In the last three days we have had 300% increase in traffic. Maybe I should support (sorry) the cause more often…
Still, the world keeps turning and I’ve been working. Always a good thing. Most people complain about going to work but I love it and getting paid is a bonus. Which is something I’ve been thinking about lately. So I ask you, what job would you happily do, even if you didn’t get paid?
When I was studying my diploma we were told massage can only be worked on a part time basis. This is mainly to prevent injury and needing more massages than you give. The most I could ever work on clients is 25 hours a week. This doesn’t include the time I take cleaning, paper working and linen washing. I’m telling you this as a result of a conversation yesterday. Another natural therapist and I were discussing what we charge for a session. I charged more than her and she looked surprised that I get clients. Why do I charge more? Simple, I can’t work full time hours but have the same bills as everyone else, I have spent time post training to increase my knowledge in my specialised field, and because I’m worth every cent! This is not a vanity thing either. In fact I charge less than the local beauty therapists charge for a relaxation massage but I have more skills. I genuinely care about all my clients and you do get what you pay for. My massages can potentially be claimed back on private health insurance too.
So what are you worth? Are you charging your customers and clients enough?