I'm a beauty therapist. Should I be self employed or employed in Tenerife?

claranails · 13th January 2008, 15:27

im considering moving to tenerife at the end of April this year im looking into all areas at present after reading throught the threads im conserned about work conditions and wages. Im currrently self employed in the uk doing Beauty therapy i make a good enough living out of it but i feel its time for a change. I was planning on getting a job in a salon if possible when i move out although after reading through the treads im now wondering if im better off trying to start my business over there. Im aware of the fact that wages are much lower than the uk but im wondering just how low that is for my field of work??? would be grateful for any advice from people in my line of work thanks

KirstyJay · 13th January 2008, 15:39

Have you thought about contacting a salon and renting a 'chair' or something?

claranails · 13th January 2008, 15:43

yeah im just trying to find my way im coming out for 2 weeks on the 20th so im goin to go into a few places and look into things more i need to post 4 threads before it will let me contact the girl i want to speak with that iv found on the forum

KirstyJay · 13th January 2008, 15:49

try Liz at www.creativenailstenerife.com. She might be able to help.

...and post some more too. I believe it's 4 POSTS not threads.

claranails · 13th January 2008, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkirstyjay

try Liz at www.creativenailstenerife.com. She might be able to help.

...and post some more too. I believe it's 4 POSTS not threads.

thanks im still finding my way with this think my boyfriends dad is trying to help me but its hard when he is over there and i am here

im sure il find my way eventually!!

thanks for your help

nicola roberts · 13th January 2008, 19:11

Hi, my name is Nicola I have 2 Hair, Health and Beauty salons; one in Los Gigantes and the other in San Eugenio Alto , why don't you *PM me for my details*. The business has been established over 11 years and we offer a professional range of treatments; hairdressing, all the beauty treats including electrolysis, osteopathy, acupuncture, chiropody and alternative therapies i.e reflexology, indian head, etc. Look forward to your reply.

KirstyJay · 13th January 2008, 19:18

Nicola, personal details are not allowed on the open boards. Please PM them to the recipient in future. I have PM'd them on your behalf this time

nicola roberts · 13th January 2008, 19:27

Muchas los sientos, I am super at lots of things but completley computer illiterate! I'll try to get to grips with the system...Oops!

KirstyJay · 13th January 2008, 19:42

No probs, job done Claranails has your numbers

Quick results on the forum once again

murdoch48 · 11th March 2008, 20:35

If you are self employed there are all sorts of challenges, firstly Public Liability insurance, most UK companies who cover in the UK and Europe don´t offer cover in Tenerife.

My wife who is a therapist has had to arrange cover through an Australian Company!

If you are employed this negates the need providing the business you are employed by covers you, and does not treat you as free lance.

The only draw back with being employed on a commission basis is that the business owner usually takes more than you.

The best way forward is with a proper contract where you are registered into the Social Security system