my personal situation

matronmedusa · 10-08-2008, 05:54 PM

My husband (I HATE that legal term, we're NOT married, but "boyfriend" sounds so highschool) has been in this industry for 17 years. He's managed many high-end shops, and we've been working this industry together for the past 6 years. We know all the risks, ins and outs, loopholes, regulations, and yes, we have a HUGE following.

I don't work as hard as I could; with this industry being in my home, I do get ALL walks of life; some of them not necessarily those you want in you personal home space. I work appointment only, so that I can regulate my hours and the time I get to spend with my kids, which is partly the reason why I haven't been able to save enough cash to get this started on our own. I can't advertise, because though I have a license to tattoo, I do not have a "business" license. Which, is another reason I'm afraid to continue out of home. Every shop in this area knows who I am; I've taken half their customers---giving them PLENTY of reason to rat. I'm feeling pressured, and I don't know how much longer this can hold out...

10-08-2008, 05:54 PM	#20
matronmedusa Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 17	Re: my personal situation My husband (I HATE that legal term, we're NOT married, but "boyfriend" sounds so highschool) has been in this industry for 17 years. He's managed many high-end shops, and we've been working this industry together for the past 6 years. We know all the risks, ins and outs, loopholes, regulations, and yes, we have a HUGE following. I don't work as hard as I could; with this industry being in my home, I do get ALL walks of life; some of them not necessarily those you want in you personal home space. I work appointment only, so that I can regulate my hours and the time I get to spend with my kids, which is partly the reason why I haven't been able to save enough cash to get this started on our own. I can't advertise, because though I have a license to tattoo, I do not have a "business" license. Which, is another reason I'm afraid to continue out of home. Every shop in this area knows who I am; I've taken half their customers---giving them PLENTY of reason to rat. I'm feeling pressured, and I don't know how much longer this can hold out...