So this is an entry like no other. I send this BLOG out to a select list with a few of my friends and family. In that list their is someone that I thought I could trust and I guess I can't. If it is who I think it is just remember, I have never hurt any of you and now I am hurting like I have never hurt before. I do this BLOG to express to my family and friends what is going on in my family life and to share it with others. Apparently I can not have a personal life that is accepted by my employer. Some how thorugh my chain of friends my boss got the BLOG adddress. I have ventured onto a dream with my mom about 8 months ago. Something with her, to make her happy. Now wouldn't you do this for your mom? I enjoy "HELPING" her and "COACHING" her to something in life that makes her happy. She has spent her whole life making everyone else happy and so why can't I do this for her. Because it is conflict of interest. I am a hairdresser, and I am sorry, but I am damn good at it too. I have been with the company for 10 years (next month). I have been at the front desk, ran the salon for 2 1/2 years, was Chairman of Salon source, head mentor, went from a level 1 to a level 6 in 3 1/2 years, filled in when necessary, and always on top of things. I love my boss and have a high amount of respect for her, but I have never been more hurt than I am today. I was asked to choose b/w two things in life. My love for hair, or my love to help my mom. I love hair, I have a passion for it, and everyone who knows me knows I thrive for it and enjoy every minute of it. I love my mom and helping her. I enjoy the at home "SPA" atmoshpere along with the products. I guess it is hard for me to understand. I am trying to do what is best for my family, and they don't understand. I have never let them down in the "client" aspect. I have tried to help a few clients in a financiel bind, that was not accepted either. They won't let me go when they know I have a salon in my home and have for a year, but they will let me go because I want to help my mom with a little make-up and skin cremes. At Panopoulos I excel in retail of hair products (in the top 5 every month) and my clients are used to that. I don't excel in the other area. So if I excel in the other area my retail in the hair area will slow down. I believe I have been there for a long time and I am good at alot of things. I would work on the people who need help in every area and help them excel and let this girl continue to excel at what she is good at. The truth is if I wanted to leave and take everyone with me I would have done that a year ago when I moved into my new home, but I didn't. I have been a great employee who goes the extra mile, I am appreciative for all they have made of me, and for making me a great hairdresser. I would not take anything back of the last 10 years. I have made a lot of new friends along with their families. I will have a lot of time to think this weekend, and I will leave it all in Gods hands and pray he will lead me to a decision I will feel great about. The question is should I stay or should I go? Lord please guide me!
In him alone!
me
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Leigh Ann
I can't believe she is doing this to you. I'm so sorry. I know you'll do what's right for you and your family. I'll be thinking of you.
Katie
P.S. Tell everybody I said hi.
Leigh - although I do love most everyone there, too... it doesn't really shock me. When my maternity leave was done I was basically pushed out by being given an absolutely ridiculous schedule at a salon that was even further than Grandville for me. Believe me - you are very talented. Their lose if you take their ultimaten. And don't think for a second that your clients won't follow. They will. And really if I had to take a guess I would say that they are using the spa angle b/c they couldn't use the in-home salon angle. They probably feel cheated b/c they couldn't "catch" you that, so this is the next thing. That place likes the use people - plain & simple. And it may not be your boss, but it sounds most definitley like the next rung up. Hang in there!
But take your time & pray. Do what is right for you and your family.
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