Courtney's life begins here, redux

[Lori Dee ✅]

My electrologist told me she is naturally near-sighted, so that helps even with the magnifier.

There is always a need, so it could be a lucrative business. She is always booked solid, and there are other salons around. So even with competition, it can still be worth getting into.

[Gina P]

What a great idea, and career move. That would be a really interesting job. We could use one here in my part of WV. Every town and hamlet has at least 2 beauty saloons but I have yet to find an electrolysis.

[Courtney G]

Thanks, ladies, for the words of encouragement!

I'll be honest: at 60 years of age, I don't really want to go through the cash investment, training, setting up a business, which will include fitting out a space for my practice, as well as commuting to/from school during training, then commuting to my practice location once I'm up and running, plus the period of low revenue whilst I acquire customers.

I make less money now than I'd likely make after a few years in business but I work at home, sometimes in my pajamas. I can dress any way I want, and I don't have to satisfy anyone's requirements around gender. I eat at home and can nip out on the nearby bay if the fishing is good and my customers are taken care of. I can look at the water from most of the windows in my home and often see ospreys and bald eagles from where I sit. Plus, I'm mostly the housewife here, so I'd still have to take care of the home if I was spending many hours away from here.

Basically, it's a "Plan B" but definitely something I'm considering. I'm making a push to increase my current business's revenue. I really hope I'm able to succeed because the work aspect of my life right now is very enjoyable. I'll be eligible for social security benefits in a little over a year and a half and I might consider starting to collect then, or 1-2 year later. I just need to make a bigger contribution to the household finances.

My mother passed away when I was in my 20s (she was 57) and my father passed a few years later, in his low 60s. I hope to live a long time but I'm not a "live to work" person; I'd rather work to live.

[Stottie Girl]

Thanks, ladies, for the words of encouragement!

I'll be honest: at 60 years of age, I don't really want to go through the cash investment, training, setting up a business, which will include fitting out a space for my practice, as well as commuting to/from school during training, then commuting to my practice location once I'm up and running, plus the period of low revenue whilst I acquire customers.

I make less money now than I'd likely make after a few years in business but I work at home, sometimes in my pajamas. I can dress any way I want, and I don't have to satisfy anyone's requirements around gender. I eat at home and can nip out on the nearby bay if the fishing is good and my customers are taken care of. I can look at the water from most of the windows in my home and often see ospreys and bald eagles from where I sit. Plus, I'm mostly the housewife here, so I'd still have to take care of the home if I was spending many hours away from here.

Basically, it's a "Plan B" but definitely something I'm considering. I'm making a push to increase my current business's revenue. I really hope I'm able to succeed because the work aspect of my life right now is very enjoyable. I'll be eligible for social security benefits in a little over a year and a half and I might consider starting to collect then, or 1-2 year later. I just need to make a bigger contribution to the household finances.

My mother passed away when I was in my 20s (she was 57) and my father passed a few years later, in his low 60s. I hope to live a long time but I'm not a "live to work" person; I'd rather work to live.

Amen to that Courtney! I am working part time so the amount of money that is coming in is pitiful but I've never been happier. If I can get made up to full time as I hope I will be this year then my wage will mean I'm just about comfortable and that's all I want. When I've had high paid jobs they always want a pound of flesh for that and the quality of life is terrible. It led to two breakdowns in my case. I will take less cash and grab more of life everytime now thanks.

[Dawn Kellie]

I wish at this point I could swing part time. Wife and I got ourselves in some financial trouble. It's our own making and we are working on a couple things to get us out.

[Lori Dee ✅]

I will take less cash and grab more of life everytime now thanks.

I had a boss who could not understand why I would turn down overtime hours. Their pay was really good, but I said my time was worth more than they were willing to pay. He didn't understand. My wife and I ran two home businesses in our spare time, selling scented candles and jewelry. So he could pay me $50 per hour, or I could go home and make three or four times that. Plus, we enjoyed it.

The only time I would agree is if we needed to catch up on a job and they switched us to working four ten-hour days. That gave us a three-day weekend, and our employer did not have to pay overtime for it. Win-win.

[Gina P]

   I can't imagine starting a business at my age. Retirement, even with less money to spend, is far better than the stress. I worry often, how few years we have left in life. Many I knew, worked till they had everything in order to retire, then died only a couple of years later. Good luck on bosting your current business. There is a huge market for what you do. Perhaps more advertising?   

[Courtney G]

It's amazing that the laser removed the scar on your chin. So happy for you.

I have to chuckle. I read back through this blog and I noticed that a few months earlier, you suggested I check out laser for the scar. Perhaps your suggestion inspired me to proceed with that, but I can't recall. In any case, here's a belated "you were right!!"