I’m about to make a jump in my career, and I’m terrified.
I work for a corporate chain spa that, for the most part, has treated me really well for a long time. I have health insurance and a 401k, and a decent commission. I’m not micromanaged too much, and I have a clientele that I’ve grown to love.
I’m just outgrowing it. I’ve gotten a lot of advanced certification that I can’t really use. I’ve also got knobby knuckles at 36 from arthritis and I absolutely cannot keep it up at this pace much longer.
I interviewed today at a place that seems like a dream come true. It specializes in a gentle modality and only books that specific service. No more deep tissue or sports. It’s small itself and currently outgrown its location, so it will be moving to a new and highly affluent part of town. It’s a high price point with a high commission. They also encourage MT’s to get education and specialize within the modality to build their own brand.
However, moving to this facility will mean saying good bye to my current clients. It makes me very sad. I’ve also got imposter syndrome and I’m afraid I won’t succeed. Even though the owner loved me and seemed really excited to send me an offer letter. I’ll also be giving up my health insurance. I’m overall healthy, no regular medication that I can get from an online pharmacy. But it’s scary!
I’m just venting. Afraid. Hoping for a little support, some reassurance I’m doing the right thing.