lovelynthick_22
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I am looking for some advice. I went to cosmetology school at the age of 16 because I truly had a gift. I was a self taught hairstylist and was able to do about anything to any-ones hair despite their ethnicity. Unfortunately because I was very immature at 16 I ended up wrecking a great opportunity. I was crushed. I ended up becoming a kitchen stylist and specialized in braiding which was my strength. It supported me as far as paying my bills and all that but I wasn't getting any farther than that. By the time I hit 21 I needed to think about making real money and I decided to join the Army. I figured worse case scenario if I didn't find out what I wanted to do with my life at least I'll have a decent income and a respectable job. Well it's been about six years now and I AM Miserable. I feel like a drone and the hours are awful especially since I became a Mother. Most people who know me knew that the military wasn't a good fit but at the time it was either that or be on welfare. ( at least that is how I felt at the time) I am planning to separate from the service but I think I am ready to give cosmetology another go. I am very passionate about the profession I love the art in it and when I was doing hair I felt very fulfilled and happy to wake up in the morning to learn something new. Best of all I can set my own hours so I can actually raise my daughter. But the people that I work with are really discouraging me by telling me I am making a huge mistake. My husband makes enough to support all of us until I finish school and build clientele but I am still nervous and a little unsure of myself. Am I making a mistake?