Choosing a career that lets you be your own boss takes careful consideration. How much you work will make a difference in how much you make. For some people, the trade-off of setting your own hours is worth it. Consider these careers if you like to oversee your own schedule.
Esthetician
An esthetician is a skin care
professional who specializes in keeping the skin beautiful and healthy.
Estheticians must be licensed by their state after initial coursework. There
are also many advanced training courses that you can take at an esthetician school NY
or at a school near you. After training, estheticians can provide facials,
waxing, makeup applications and body wraps among other services. Most work out
of spas or salons as independent contractors.
Court Reporter
Court reporters are trained to
listen and record the words spoken at legal proceedings using a stenograph machine. They are often called upon during those proceedings to
read back what was just said, so it’s important that court reporters be able to
work fast. After completing a comprehensive program, court reporters can
continue to train and earn various certificates to enhance their opportunities.
Free-lance court reporters own the records that they take and earn money every
time an attorney requests a copy of one.
Massage Therapist
Massage therapists mostly work with
their hands (and sometimes their elbows and feet as well) to manipulate the
muscles in a way that brings about healing or relaxation in the client. Massage
therapy school varies in length and usually includes many practice hours before
licensure. Massage therapists often set their own hours. They can take clients
as their schedule allows either in their own space or the client’s home.
Having flexibility in setting your
working hours is a must for some people when deciding which career path to
take. There are many options depending on how much you enjoy being your own
boss or working with or for other people.
