Any stay at home moms working p/t?

[Sarah K]

I am trying to get back into massage after taking time off to have a family. I'm wanting to work 2-3 days a week, and would rather not pay rent, so am looking into working at a spa or chiro office. Anyone know how the pay works? Do they get all the clients and then take a cut of the pay? Any other stay at home moms out there working part time that could give me tips on how to go back part time? I would love to make $300- $400 a week. Any other type of establishment i might be forgetting about that might make a good transition? I currently do chair at wellness fairs every now and again, so I need something more stable.Thanks for ANY suggestions!

 

[bookworm21]

How much does a salon take from yor pay?

You might want to start thinking about things a little differently before you re-enter the work force.Your message title put me off quite a bit - what does a salon take from YOUR pay.The salon does not take anything from your pay.  The government does that. The salon pays you a wage or % of what they charge their clients.When you sign a lease, invest in equipment, salaries and advertising, then it is YOUR pay. Employers will pick up on such subtleties in tone and attitude.

 

[Drew]

Any stay at home moms working p/t?

A salon/day spa in my town hires the MTs and pays them 40% when they do a massage and minimum wage when they are not doing a massage.So I guess if the establishment was drawing enough clients you could make the money you are seeking.

 

[Hamlet]

Personally, I would go into private practice and just do outcalls.  Based on the money you are looking to make, you'd only need to do 4-5 massages a week to earn $350.00/week and that's at the incredibly low rate of $75.00 for an outcall.  Even remote areas must be getting at least that much, no?  Joe E

 

[haleybear]

Oh...i have nothing against renting. i just thought it was easier to not have to recruit my clients. My thinking on renting is that I may stress about not getting any regular clientel. I have to make a certain amt a week because my husband is going back to school. I would rent in a heart beat if I knew I could fill 8-10 massages a week . (or $400)  Does anyone renting have problems keeping enough businesss? Even just starting out? Anyway...that's why I leaning toward a spa.

 

[Demonen]

If you're opposed to renting, do outcall work.  It can be extremely profitable.  You'll have no overhead and what you make is yours.   Joe E.

 

[Pompal 09.]

I second that.Outcall would be such freedom. آ Baby has a Dr appt? آ No problem, just schedule around it. آ  Need to runn errands tomorrow afternoon? آ No, problem just schedule around them. آ  If you are interested in just showing up and doing however many they tell you do that day (ahh, believe me that sounds really good to me some days! - than go ahead and pick up an application at the spa - but remember that you will be working آ for 40% of what your work and time is worth. آ Youll just have to work 60% harder to get your bills paid. (I'm not knocking the spa, from what I hear around here 40% is a decent split). آ  It will take a little time to get start filling up your appt book, but rely on family and friends and friends of family and friends to spread the word, you'll probibly get plenty of bookings just from them anyway! آ  آ  And there is no stress on making the rent at the end of the month, there is no rent!  Good luck!! آ  Let us know what you go with

 

[Kenji]

Any stay at home moms working p/t?

See now I disagree with some here.  By that I mean I wouldn't do outcalls.  They're a serious pain in the booty.  Dragging your crap all around town.  Making sure you remember everything.  Lugging the crap in and out of your car and their house.  Personally, I'd rather just have people come to me.  It just isn't worth the extra money you charge to go to them.  Depending on your area, you should be able to find a place that will pay you 60%.  Make sure you find a job that does all the work for you.  It's nice if you're not looking to worry over clients, washing sheets, booking appointments, always having your cell phone on and near by etc....  If you'll only be working part time, you'll have plenty of time throughout the week for personal time.  

 

[My Boy]

Any stay at home moms working p/t?

Tera, can you really find 60% splits in your area where they provide everything and make appointments, etc ...  everything?  That's a great deal.  Really, good for you! Joe E.

 

[nOnAME_MAN]

Any stay at home moms working p/t?

I can't believe spas take that much! That seems like such a crime. if I were a spa owner I would be embarrassed to tell my MT that I would be taking over 1/2 of their hard work. Hmmmm I'll really need to think about all this!

 

[Meahgan]

If all you are doing is showing up to massage their clients, it seems to me you'd be paid pretty well.  They are spending money on the supplies, the marketing, the building, the utilities etc.  If you did all that yourself, I'm sure you'd realize that you don't walk away with much more for your spending pleasure.

 

[Malec Archen]

AKB hit it right on the head.  You've got to see the bigger picture here.  Think of all the costs to run the spa and think of all the people not producing revenue who still need to get paid, ie: receptionist, spa attendent, etc.  Then there's rent, utilities, supplies, insurance, computers, marketing and the list goes on.  Joe E.  

 

[sarah p]

I am trying to get back into massage after taking time off to have a family. I'm wanting to work 2-3 days a week, and would rather not pay rent, so am looking into working at a spa or chiro office. Anyone know how the pay works? Do they get all the clients and then take a cut of the pay? Any other stay at home moms out there working part time that could give me tips on how to go back part time? I would love to make $300- $400 a week. Any other type of establishment i might be forgetting about that might make a good transition? I currently do chair at wellness fairs every now and again, so I need something more stable.Thanks for ANY suggestions!

I don't have kids currently, but I am hoping to soon. آ I have been working on getting establish at my home office instead of working for a Spa or Chiro. آ I would like the freedom of determining my schedule and not having to work as many hours to make the same income (hopefully allowing me more time with children) آ I am just now making the transition so I might be able to give you some information from my past experiences.I have worked for 2 spas and 1 Chiro and here is the breakdown best I can do:Spa 1: آ Pay: hourly $15 (+ decent tips) regular 40 hoursAverage Massages in a week: 15~25Responsibilites: آ Massage and office helpThey supply: آ EverythingI provided the massage and I also helped run the spa. آ Some of the things I did there were laundry, writing gift certificates, entering the payments from clients, making appointments, placing clients in the hydro tub, phones ect. (there was no receptionist)Spa 2ay: آ 50% split (rates were $65 hr to $75hr + great tips)Average massages on that day: 2 (new spa)Responsibilites: آ Provide massage as IC (oncall)They supplied: آ Everything (they provided oil, but I use cream so I provided my own)Provided massage 1 day a week and was to be on call for the day if no appointments booked. آ Chiroay: آ 50% split (Rates were $60/$30)Average massages in a week: FT- 20~25 PT- 10~13Responsibilites: آ Provide massage as ICThey supplied: آ Table, room, utilities, stereo, office staff did appointments and insurance billing.I provided massage 4 days a week. آ Started as full-time and was part-time at the end. آ Helped with general office things (phones, appointments,ect)All the while I worked on my own home office clients. آ Once I went PT at the Chiro I worked at getting a full time clientel at home. آ I am now leaving (one week left) to work solely for myself.  I do a variety of jobs.  I have some regular chair massage jobs, a few out calls (they provide the table and sheets) and home office clients.

 

[Ben Happier]

Any stay at home moms working p/t?

True, terab, very true.   I guess it just depends on how much commitment/work you want to do, polorolo.   There is a big commitment with doing anything on your own - laundry, handling appt. books, and ALL of those et ceteras.   They really do add up.  I can definately see how being an employee versus on your own could work out to be more personal time and less stressful.

 

[? Mrs. D?]

This topic is right down my alley.  I finished school in May and took the majority of the summer off to be with my kids.  Don't regret it even though all my classmates are busy working. School starts in about a week and I'm starting to think about getting the business started.  I've done some outcalls (love the money!) but would also like a place to base from.  I really don't have space at home to devote to just massage.  It would be nice but I don't see it happening.  I'm considering renting a room somewhere if the price were right.  

 

[Wiseman]

I am a mom of 3, ages ranging from 13 years to 3 years and I operate my own practice.  I started out  renting space from a chiro.  Did this for about six months.  Then decided to strike out on my own and rented a small 2 room office for $600.00 per month.  In this space I was seeing 10-18 clients per week.  Ten months later I found myself wanting more space so I moved to a much larger office, seeing 20-26 clients per week.  The rent also more than doubled but the business has still been profitable.  I have another CMT who works as a IC but only works 1 night per week.  She also uses the facility occassionally for her own clients in which she then pays me.   I have tried to find another CMT who does deep work, is  reliable and looking to build  a clientele of their own but have not found one yet.  So yes, being a wife, mother, homemaker, and business woman can and will work.  It is stressful at times but with the right mindset and a bit of juggling it can be very rewarding.  Best to you.C.