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Get a discount when you upgrade to Professional membership today! ascpskincare.com 11 if something goes wrong—like equipment mishaps or even client issues—your boss is your point person. (And any resulting financial burden will not be yours to bear.) A Network of Colleagues and Friends Joining an established salon means gaining new friends, helpful colleagues, and a niche support system. This could mean having inspiring peers to learn and grow from, post-work happy hour buddies, or dependable people to cover for you in an emergency. Once You're Out the Door, Your Work Is Done You don't need to be on-call for clients, manage social media channels, or field appointment requests off-hours. Leave your work at the door until your next shift and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. EMPLOYEE CONS You Don't Make Executive Decisions The hard truth: You don't really have a say in anything regarding the spa itself. The décor, the shared tasks, and even the daily playlist aren't yours to control (though many places do value the opinions of their employees and operate semi- democratically). You Must Be a Team Player Some people work well with others and some . . . don't. While most of your time will be spent focusing on your clients, there will inevitably be shared tasks—like cleaning and maintaining the spa—that you'll be expected to perform equally. You'll also likely encounter the occasional request, like a colleague asking to borrow your favorite tool in a pinch. SUITE RENTER PROS You're the Boss All business decisions are up to you. You have the power to determine your schedule, workload, and operations, from the business's vibe to the retail products you sell to the technology you and your clients use to book and pay. The Client Base Is Yours You have the final say in who makes it onto your client roster. If you don't jive with someone, you don't have to take them on. Plus, you can work What's the Deal with Independent Contractors? Independent contract work contains some elements of both full-time employees and business owners, though things look slightly different on paper. You'll retain control over your work conditions (like schedule, tools, and supplies), but your workload and compensation will be determined by the entity employing your services, for which you'll sign a contract. As an independent contractor, you're also responsible for your tax withholding and health and security benefits.