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Anonymous
02/02/20 at 8:12AM UTC
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Salon attitude

OK... so working in the spa and salon environment is my one true love , I actually spent the last year trying something else because I started to question wether or not it was right for me as I don’t seem to fit it. I have worked in a few different salons and I always seem to clash with somebody, I end up getting uptight, defensive and snappy and spend my evenings feeling sad - for a long time I thought maybe I have a bad attitude but since having a year out I have realized I am just way too sensitive for the bitchy attitude so how can I stop people being bitchy about others from tearing me down. I give everything and I always end up covering for people who are lazy because I want every guest to feel like they have been able to let go of daily struggles - I always go the extra mile for the guests but it hurts my feelings when the other girls judge them and I end up getting judged myself because I stick up for them. I have a really strong bond with 80% of my customers and I never repeat anything that happens from the moment I shake their hand (we keep in touch even after years of me leaving a place) ... I’ve worked all over the world in this job and have really strong bonds with a lot of previous clients but I can’t seem to find a place where everyone is kind. I have just accepted a new job and I am already worrying that my personality may not fit... what can you guys recommend... love and light ❤️

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Maggie B
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02/04/20 at 7:34PM UTC
Sounds like you have high standards and know what you want out of your work environment... are you interested in opening your own place? You might be ready.
Anonymous
02/03/20 at 2:59PM UTC
If you are in Pittsburgh go to Esspa.
ShellyB
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02/02/20 at 8:27PM UTC
Sorry you are dealing with this! Just walk away when the gossip starts. Take care of your customers. Let the manager know if you are too uncomfortable. Stay true to your own business until maybe you do decided to start your own and establish what is acceptable.
Samantha Jenkins-Witt
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02/02/20 at 1:36PM UTC
Start your own salon! We have a place locally that’s all salons but separate entities.
Anonymous
02/02/20 at 11:41AM UTC
How do you keep a good working relationship without getting involved in the bitchiness? I don’t want to be the outside but I don’t want to be dragged into people talking about others... the “please don’t do that - it’s not kind” doesn’t work. I want people to respect me in the work that I do but this time I won’t be manager so I have to be more involved with my colleagues - it’s much easier as manager because you can tell the staff it’s not acceptable... but when you are a worker you have to hold it all in. It’s pathetic - I’m not a nervous person but when it comes to working with a large group of woman I don’t know where to start anymore!
Anonymous
02/02/20 at 10:30AM UTC
Thank you for sharing your experience's! I think this can ring true in any work environment, Ive been in customer service for YEARS and I don't always get along with everyone. I am more of an introvert though so for the most part I stay to myself but if we clash, then we just clash. I think just being yourself and having confidence in your ability to be the best is key! and you seem to have that. :) don't let anyone tell you anything!
RachelLoraine
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02/02/20 at 10:01AM UTC
Be yourself!! I have the same issue... I’d rather be nice & sensitive...then a rude insecure person that treats people like crap...

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