Question : Property Management VS. Paralegal VS Cosmetology Training?” See Below.. >>?
Property Management VS. Paralegal VS Cosmetology Training?” See Below.. >>?
Hi Everyone… I am in my forties.. and self supporting. Lost my job ..and was approved for a training program to acquire necessary skills. However..the program I chose was Property Management. I did not at the time know.. or was even told all it entails.. which means to be on call.. break ins.. and a desk one said filled with paperwork.. responsible it all. I am not .. computer savvy.. only my home PC. I have attended a computer class that was like latin to me. Its not my nitch. But.. goes with the job. The instructor said she has more jobs/connections then students to fill them. But..there is no computer classes in this program that will take me a year to complete then I would have to take additional non credit computer classes.. and I have to pay for my books. This will all take me about 1.5 to complete. She got me with.. the fact she pretty much guaranteed me a job. There is also an internship. She said I would get only salary . She is the instructor and an Attorney. She would know. She said I would start out at 30 a year.. which has been my goal that I have never yet reached and to me that is a reasonable goal. The problem is.. although I am self supporting.. I am caring for my mom whom has cancer. I am more concerned with finding work right now. I am juggling a lot alone. I am not sure.. if this is the right path for me to be honest.. I know they are paying… and she guaranteed me work. I will also be able to sit for my Real Estate and Broker License. I am not sure if I am being intimidated by all my fears.. Or.. if they are very real.. and it will hit me like a ton of bricks crashing on me. Especially the computer learning for the job. I understand I can be a broker from home.. I am to be honest more interested in traveling to sell vacation rentals.. but.. that can also get old fast and be hectic. I am a home body.
So.. I thought of two alternatives..Or back up choices.. Paralegal.. which law is to me interesting especially environmental.. Patent and Immigration Law. I could also be a Real Estate Paralegal. Attorney’s I do know Pay you a lot and it is also Salary. I know a legal secretary making well over 60 a year. But Attorneys aren’t cheap but can be jerks I hear to work with. I would I am sure.. learn computers and West Law in that program.. but I would have to go to Globe or one of those real expensive schools .. Or. to the County College for an associate.. but that would take me 2-4 years longer.. So.. you pay double or triple for a faster program to get out and working. I think they call it legal assistant. Or… the other choice which was my first one.. originally was to get my cosmetology license. I can go at night.. and get some kind of part time job days.. whilst taking my mother for her treatments. Days would require full days and I have to be available for my mother. The Property Management Program was two nights a week .. then when they are done .. its two days.. a week.. and one on line.. Then back to two night .. two classes only at a time. But.. its doable around my schedule for my mother.. BUT .. just because I was approved and they are paying .. I don’t want to have to feel I should or am meant to do this. I am not sure if I can go get a brokers license here separate somewhere else or not. I just wanted to achieve a salary of 30 or so a year. But the Cosmetology unless I go at night does not seem that doable days. But I can go at night if I had to. It may take over a year to complete. Its more creative. They probably make 30 a year with tips.. and I seen many jobs advertised including where I live.. and manager jobs for salons and spas and you can do nails etc. There are many avenues that can bring in money. I like moving around .. more then sitting all day. I am just afraid to mess someones hair up lol.. But.. I suppose that is what they teach you. It seems like the most fun job out of them all. Please Help.. I am creative and artistic.. love make up.. but my age is a factor for employment .. although I must be well preserved because this young girl told me to go for it.. and convinced me to do that originally.. before everyone told me I can’t count on commission and tips. My head is spinning. If … I had a second income .. it wouldn’t be such a major decision .. but I don’t. I also don’t want to go through .. all the other training to hate being a Property Manager. I just think a man would be better at this.. because if there are fights.. or plumbing issues or break ins..
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Answer by Sonya
As a cosmetologist, and salon manager, for the past 23 years, I suggest you go into any other field besides this. The pay is not all that great. Proven fact: 20% of hairstylists make 80% of the money brought into all salons, and the other 20%of the money is made by the other 80% of stylists. It’s physically , mentally and emotionally demanding. I have carpal tunnel in both wrists. Being that I’m right handed, my right shoulder is in constant pain. I have sciatica in my back that causes terrible pains down my right leg. Varicose veins have taken over my legs from ankles to hips. Clients will tell you every thing you never wanted to know about their personal lives, very intimate and often surprising details. Being in my forties, I truly wish I had a better paying, less physically demanding, less stressful job. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do, but I truly advise you to make a choice between paralegal and property management.