Leaving on good terms.

[Scotto]

Hello Everyone,Due to leaky ceiling and things just not being done/repaired (etc) at the salon I work at, I put my 2-week notice in and this week is my last.  I have told each of my established clients that the salon may have another massage therapist come in.  I have left it up to the client to decide whether or not they would like to continue with the salon or with me.  If they ask (and only if they ask) where I will be going, I tell them.  I feel that I gained these clients because of the salon, but if they want to continue seeing me, it was because of me.  I will give the salon a list of the names and addresses of the clients who have seen me there, but not their personal records.  I've have told my clients that if they want the records sent to the next MT, they would have to fill out a request form.I explained to the owner of the salon what I would be saying and she was fine with that.  Last night, I had a client come in and the owner had already spoken to her.  My client was told that there would be 2 new MT's.  It was the first I had heard about it and I was thrilled.  I'm glad the salon found someone else.  My client continued to say that one of the MT's was a teacher of mine at the school I went to.  I knew this was not true.I spoke with the owner and asked about this.  She said this person had been teaching massage for years at the school and I was one of her students.  I told her that I had never heard of her and that I would contact one of the teachers at the school to find out more.As it turns out, this MT is someone that graduated after I did (this year).  She is a teacher's assistant at the school, but not my teacher.  This is what is being told to the client's though.  Some clients are thrilled to hear that a teacher of mine will be taking over.  It isn't true though.I told this to the owner and she said she must have misunderstood.  She hasn't even received a massage from these people-she just hired them.I know this is a very small matter.  For some reason, it has really been affecting me.  I have done my best to be fair and reasonable.  I feel like I've been slapped in the face.  I feel that clients are being lied to in order to keep them at the salon.  I know that I shouldn't be concerned with this and the therapist could be an excellent MT.  I guess I'm trying to figure out why I feel I need to do something or say something.  I don't feel like this issue is resolved.  I should be happy- I'm moving onto better things and I have a hang up about this?  I don't understand.  Maybe I feel betrayed?

 

[Cahir]

Leaving on good terms.

If your clients at the salon have been going back to see you, there is a reason...they like your technique, personality, energy, etc. Some of them may choose to stay with the salon and others will follow you. It is too bad that your clients are getting false information but I imagine that most of them will figure it out. Just make sure they know how to find you when they do learn the truth. Personally, I wouldn't ruffle feathers but that's how I am. I don't like to rock the boat unless I feel it is the only way.

 

[anica2831]

Thank you for your response.  I certainly agree.  I don't want to cause any waves.  I know these situations usually bring out the worst in people and I think that is what I am experiencing.  The owner is a good person, I think she must be going through a rough time and is unsure of what to do.  I will just bite my tongue when I hear of these comments and will try to remember that I'm going to a better place-better for me and my clients.  That really helps to ease my mind.I think that venting on this board really helped.  I needed to get it out and didn't want to do so while angry.Thank you!