I didn\'t hire an assistant manager

Teresa · 04-13-2002, 01:06 AM

I took everyones advice and did not hire an assistant manager. I hired a girl to work my hours and I am going to give everyone a little raise and give them all a few more responsiblities. So after I get her trained next week I am going to have so much time to work on managing and improving all three salons I will probably scare myself. Hopefully I will find some new ideas here and will think up some of my own to share.
It really bothers me that I will not have the interaction with "my" clients that I have waited on everyday and know all of their little quirks. But I know it is best for business that I lock myself in my office half of the day and spend the other half training everyone and running errands. My family might even remember who I am if I free myself up a little bit more.
Someone please help me convince myself that I can't do it all for 3 salons at the same time plus work 40 hours behind the counter because I am feeling guilty about abandoning my hours behind the counter.

MJ · 04-13-2002, 05:08 AM

Rio..
You should be feeling guilty about abandoning yourself.
You and yours are important too!!
You are doing the right thing. Keep strong and after a while you will be glad you made this chioce.
The salon needs you but do you need the salon???? this is a question I have to ask myself when I get toooooo involved with the business.
Moderation is best in every avenue of life..
Mj

Teresa · 04-13-2002, 08:06 AM

Thanks MJ.....
I know it is the right thing to do and I will probably put in alot of hours still, but now I have alot more flexability, if I want to sleep an extra hour one morning I can. I also got safes for each location so now I don't have to be there at 10pm counting money and making a night drop every night. It is alot of changes right now in the middle of season, and I am stressing over getting it all implemented but give me a week I am sure I will be alot happier.
I am glad I have you guys to turn to for support,,,,,,every time I get frazzled I just turn on my computer and say to myself...look at all these issues everyone has going on!!!
I love tantalk, it is sssoooo relaxing.

Tamar · 04-13-2002, 08:52 AM

With change comes growth, and vice versa. You will do fine: just think, now you can post on Tantalk more . Subconsciously, isn't that what you're aiming for? Huh, now come on you know it's true...log on log on log on...

becka · 04-13-2002, 08:59 AM

Rio,

You need help and time for yourself and family. Otherwise we can't have lunch.
becka

Teresa · 04-13-2002, 09:14 AM

I love you guys!!!!
Ok, Tamar you figured it out,,,,I NEED more tantalk time, I was hoping it wasn't that obvious.
And yes becka, give me one more week and then we will HAVE to do lunch, I can probably even drive there!!!!!

tangirl · 04-13-2002, 09:43 AM

Rio - I think you've made the right decision. You'll soon realize that you'll find a ton of other things to keep you occupied.

Kimmee · 04-13-2002, 10:16 AM

Rio...

Now we can take that race trip we have been talking about

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04-13-2002, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 44 Posts: 2,803 Rep Power: 9	I took everyones advice and did not hire an assistant manager. I hired a girl to work my hours and I am going to give everyone a little raise and give them all a few more responsiblities. So after I get her trained next week I am going to have so much time to work on managing and improving all three salons I will probably scare myself. Hopefully I will find some new ideas here and will think up some of my own to share. It really bothers me that I will not have the interaction with "my" clients that I have waited on everyday and know all of their little quirks. But I know it is best for business that I lock myself in my office half of the day and spend the other half training everyone and running errands. My family might even remember who I am if I free myself up a little bit more. Someone please help me convince myself that I can't do it all for 3 salons at the same time plus work 40 hours behind the counter because I am feeling guilty about abandoning my hours behind the counter.

04-13-2002, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
MJ Join Date: Jan 21 2002 Posts: 3,060 Rep Power: 8	Rio.. You should be feeling guilty about abandoning yourself. You and yours are important too!! You are doing the right thing. Keep strong and after a while you will be glad you made this chioce. The salon needs you but do you need the salon???? this is a question I have to ask myself when I get toooooo involved with the business. Moderation is best in every avenue of life.. Mj

04-13-2002, 08:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 44 Posts: 2,803 Rep Power: 9	Thanks MJ..... I know it is the right thing to do and I will probably put in alot of hours still, but now I have alot more flexability, if I want to sleep an extra hour one morning I can. I also got safes for each location so now I don't have to be there at 10pm counting money and making a night drop every night. It is alot of changes right now in the middle of season, and I am stressing over getting it all implemented but give me a week I am sure I will be alot happier. I am glad I have you guys to turn to for support,,,,,,every time I get frazzled I just turn on my computer and say to myself...look at all these issues everyone has going on!!! I love tantalk, it is sssoooo relaxing.

04-13-2002, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tamar Join Date: Aug 15 2001 Posts: 2,240 Rep Power: 8	With change comes growth, and vice versa. You will do fine: just think, now you can post on Tantalk more . Subconsciously, isn't that what you're aiming for? Huh, now come on you know it's true...log on log on log on...

04-13-2002, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
becka Join Date: Nov 2 2001 Posts: 296 Rep Power: 8	Rio, You need help and time for yourself and family. Otherwise we can't have lunch. becka

04-13-2002, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 44 Posts: 2,803 Rep Power: 9	I love you guys!!!! Ok, Tamar you figured it out,,,,I NEED more tantalk time, I was hoping it wasn't that obvious. And yes becka, give me one more week and then we will HAVE to do lunch, I can probably even drive there!!!!!

04-13-2002, 09:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 2,184 Rep Power: 8	Rio - I think you've made the right decision. You'll soon realize that you'll find a ton of other things to keep you occupied.

04-13-2002, 10:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kimmee Join Date: Jan 10 2002 Posts: 426 Rep Power: 7	Rio... Now we can take that race trip we have been talking about

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