January 29, 2010
Is massage therapy an enjoyable job? Is it a good job to help through college?
Aberrant Alice asked:
Instead of having some retail or restaurant job through college, I want to have an interesting job that I would enjoy. Would massage therapy be a good choice?
Landon
Instead of having some retail or restaurant job through college, I want to have an interesting job that I would enjoy. Would massage therapy be a good choice?
Landon
Comments on Is massage therapy an enjoyable job? Is it a good job to help through college?
Denise
Definitely. It is very rewarding morally, and you will never get bored! Be sure to study in a good college.
Aliyah
Yes. I have been encouraging people for years to consider massage therapy a part-time job/career while obtaining a higher degree. If you think about, during college you want to maximize your earning potential during the limited time that you will typically have to work. Hmmm, minimum wage and possibly a decent amount of tips or sales commissions to earn maybe $8-$10 per hour with retail or restaurant working 20 hours per week, or $15-$25 per hour working 8-15 hours per week? If you work for an established massage facility where you do not need to spend much time marketing and creating clientele for yourself, then that would be the best scenario. Avoid a rental situation unless you know you can commit to the time necessary to develop clientele.