{"id":19225,"date":"2017-05-08T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=19225"},"modified":"2017-05-08T07:00:31","modified_gmt":"2017-05-08T11:00:31","slug":"pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist","title":{"rendered":"Pros &#038; Cons: Quit Your Day Job to Be a Makeup Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\nFor most emerging makeup artists, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/11\/balance-day-job-makeup-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">working a day job <\/a>to help pay the bills is a fact of life. But what should you do when you want to focus solely on your makeup career?\n<p><\/p>\nThe right answer lies in your own experience, and depends on your personal situation. If you need a change in your life or you want to challenge yourself, there\u2019s a ton of reasons why starting your makeup artistry career is the right choice!\n<p><\/p>\nTake note of the pros and cons of quitting your day job to be a makeup artist. Decide on the path you\u2019re ready to take!\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist\/#PRO\" >PRO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist\/#CON\" >CON<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist\/#PRO-2\" >PRO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist\/#CON-2\" >CON<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist\/#PRO-3\" >PRO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist\/#CON-3\" >CON<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/pros-cons-quit-day-job-makeup-artist\/#Are_you_building_the_confidence_to_break_into_the_makeup_industry_Find_out_which_makeup_career_suits_you_best_and_dive_in\" >Are you building the confidence to break into the makeup industry? Find out which makeup career suits you best, and dive in!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRO\"><\/span>PRO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>You get to pursue your passion full-time<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nThis is a major push for many emerging makeup artists. If you\u2019re stuck in a boring job or you just aren\u2019t interested in your current field, you should be looking to pursue a career you\u2019re passionate about. Going to work shouldn\u2019t be a chore \u2013 you should love what you do and commit yourself to doing the best you can! Quitting your day job sounds pretty good right about now, doesn\u2019t it?\n<p><\/p>\nHaving time to pursue your passion can give you a whole new perspective on life. You\u2019ll be much happier and feel fulfilled in your life, rather than dragging yourself to a job you don\u2019t like every day. We work for most of our lives \u2013 you can\u2019t settle for being unhappy 80% of the time.\n<p><\/p>\nConsider your current feeling towards your day job. If you feel dread or anxiety about having to go to work, it might not be the place for you!\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_333862145-e1494013079338.jpg\" alt=\"Women working as a professional makeup artist in studio\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_333862145-e1494013079338.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_333862145-e1494013079338-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CON\"><\/span>CON<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Building your brand can take time<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nYes, this can be a burden for any new business. If you\u2019re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">becoming a freelance makeup artist<\/a> or running your own salon, it can take months to build up a client base and start turning a profit. For most makeup artists, this can be a daunting task!\n<p><\/p>\nWe will point out that freelancing is a great way to network with new clients and make connections in the industry. So if your ultimate dream is to open your own makeup studio or salon, try starting as a freelancer. You\u2019ll have a long list of clients to invite to your grand opening!\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRO-2\"><\/span>PRO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>More practice = more credibility<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nWe all know how important practice is when it comes to learning professional makeup artistry. Without it, you\u2019re just packing products on your client\u2019s face and hoping for the best! Quitting your full time job to pursue a career in makeup will give you time to practice and learn proper techniques.\n<p><\/p>\nWhether you work on friends, family members, or models, having the time to spend practicing on other faces will let you build skills &#8211; and they\u2019ll come a lot quicker if you don\u2019t have to spend 8 hours at work each day!\n<p><\/p>\nAlthough having time to practice and perfect your makeup techniques is important, there are ways to keep a full time job and learn at the same time. If you decide you need to keep your day job, enroll in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/04\/busy-girls-guide-getting-makeup-certification-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online makeup class<\/a> so you can keep with up your practice. This way, you can work at home when you get some free time instead of making an impulsive decision!\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CON-2\"><\/span>CON<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Uncertain budget<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nJobs exist to give us a chance to earn money and live a comfortable life. Even though you technically won\u2019t be unemployed as your start your makeup jobs, you\u2019ll still face some challenges that you would otherwise forget about\u2026\n<p><\/p>\nA stable income is a huge benefit of a day job \u2013 you know exactly when and how much you\u2019ll be paid. For an emerging makeup artist, your income can be staggered and unpredictable!\n<p><\/p>\nOne way around this is to apply for jobs at a makeup counter or in a local salon. This will give you some guaranteed hours and let you learn from experienced makeup artists!\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_572620774-e1494013167798.jpg\" alt=\"Bride having professional makeup artist apply makeup\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_572620774-e1494013167798.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_572620774-e1494013167798-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRO-3\"><\/span>PRO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Flexible scheduling<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nFor the girl with a busy schedule, quitting your day job will free up so much of your time! If you\u2019re in a good place and can afford to lose one income, then quitting your day job to focus on makeup full time can help you get things done.\n<p><\/p>\nFreelance makeup artists are in charge of their own schedule\u2026well, for the most part. You can work your appointments around your personal life, and meet up with clients when they\u2019re available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/03\/benefits-online-makeup-school-moms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Especially for moms<\/a>, learning makeup online and freelancing can save you tons of stress.\n<p><\/p>\nThere\u2019s no fighting the fact that an open availability puts you a step up on the competition!\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CON-3\"><\/span>CON<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Random work hours<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nOn the flip side, a full time job gives you a stable work schedule day-by-day. Working as a makeup artist can give you hours in the evenings, weekends, and at random times during the day. If you\u2019re up for the exciting and energetic pace that a makeup career can give you, then all the power to you! Start working as a makeup artist full time and embrace this lifestyle.\n<p><\/p>\nIf you prefer to have a stable schedule each week, keeping a side job can help you out. Talk to your boss about working half days, or cutting your hours down to a few days each week. They should be supportive of your goals, but if not you can find a fun part time job to work on the side! Say, at a cosmetics store?\n<p><\/p>\nWorking as a makeup artist requires flexibility in your career. You\u2019re usually working with someone else\u2019s schedule \u2013 even celebrity, film, and fashion makeup artists do! It\u2019s part of the job description, and sometimes you just need to get used to it!\n<p><\/p>\nYour makeup career will always be thrilling \u2013 each day is different and you never know who you\u2019ll meet! Getting the confidence to become a makeup artist full time can be hard, but just keep powering through and you\u2019ll make it out on top.\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_building_the_confidence_to_break_into_the_makeup_industry_Find_out_which_makeup_career_suits_you_best_and_dive_in\"><\/span>Are you building the confidence to break into the makeup industry? Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">which makeup career suits you best<\/a>, and dive in!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you on the fence about changing your career? 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