Estheticians in Portland?

Hi,

I work in a fairly high-paying but incredibly stressful office job & am considering a new career in esthetics. I'd love to chat with someone in Portland, Oregon, who is currently employed in the field. A few questions I have, for starters: How do you like it - what are the best & worst things about the job? How competitive is it? If you were trained in Portland, what school did you go to, and how was your experience? Also, I certainly plan to take a pay cut, but am curious to know what sort of income one can expect, both starting out & long term.

Any advice, feedback, insight would be greatly appreciated!

To answer some of your questions, I love my job. LOVE IT. I went into this business because it is what I wanted to do, not a job, but a passion. I work for myself, so being my own boss is fabulous. The bad part is when it is slow. It is as competitive as any other job where you rely on clients to support you. Everyone wants clients. I went to school in Portland, but I wouldn't call it training. They put you in front of a book, make you take tests, and tell you to try things out. It is a joke. You really learn once you are out there in the real world actually working. School was a waste of time and money, but you have to attend and graduate to get your license. Then get facials from people who are recommended to you, attend workshops, practice on your friends, and learn from who ever will teach you. Income depends on what your goals are. If you are working for yourself or a salon.

I have no idea if that helps you or not. I would be happy to answer any other questions for you as well. Good luck with your decision.

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new to the business myself in Portland, Oregon said: To answer some of your questions, I love my job. LOVE IT. I went into this business because it is what I wanted to do, not a job, but a passion. I work for myself, so being my own boss is fabulous. The bad part is when it is slow. It is as competitive as any other job where you rely on clients to support you. Everyone wants clients. I went to school in Portland, but I wouldn't call it training. They put you in front of a book, make you take tests, and tell you to try things out. It is a joke. You really learn once you are out there in the real world actually working. School was a waste of time and money, but you have to attend and graduate to get your license. Then get facials from people who are recommended to you, attend workshops, practice on your friends, and learn from who ever will teach you. Income depends on what your goals are. If you are working for yourself or a salon.

I have no idea if that helps you or not. I would be happy to answer any other questions for you as well. Good luck with your decision.

what school did you attend?

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new to the business myself in Portland, Oregon said: To answer some of your questions, I love my job. LOVE IT. I went into this business because it is what I wanted to do, not a job, but a passion. I work for myself, so being my own boss is fabulous. The bad part is when it is slow. It is as competitive as any other job where you rely on clients to support you. Everyone wants clients. I went to school in Portland, but I wouldn't call it training. They put you in front of a book, make you take tests, and tell you to try things out. It is a joke. You really learn once you are out there in the real world actually working. School was a waste of time and money, but you have to attend and graduate to get your license. Then get facials from people who are recommended to you, attend workshops, practice on your friends, and learn from who ever will teach you. Income depends on what your goals are. If you are working for yourself or a salon.

I have no idea if that helps you or not. I would be happy to answer any other questions for you as well. Good luck with your decision.

hey, I am just out of school and do not know where to start. I would love to learn more about facials and the salon business, but have no idea who would hire me as I didnt seem to learn anything at school. I have my licence, now what?
living in portland

hey, I am just out of school and do not know where to start. I would love to learn more about facials and the salon business, but have no idea who would hire me as I didnt seem to learn anything at school. I have my licence, now what?
living in portland

Duke in Portland, Oregon said: hey, I am just out of school and do not know where to start. I would love to learn more about facials and the salon business, but have no idea who would hire me as I didnt seem to learn anything at school. I have my licence, now what?
living in portland

I am too. I've been interviewing as well as dropping off my resume everywhere and i'm told i'm not expiernced enough. I would love to get a job some place but know one will hire me. I don't think it is hard to up sell I have plenty of excellent people skills and even though school sucked and i didn't learn as much as what i wanted to i'm pretty good so far. I would love to have somebody hire me and learn even more but have had no luck. I feel like i have stupid written on my forehead which i'm not