Pros
The biggest pro will always be the amazing team you work with. A lot of us have similar interests, hobbies etc outside of work, which makes for a fun shift in store.
Cons
Unfortunately, that is where the pro's end. You will either be fastracked through piercing training and be able to pierce everything on the list within 3 months, even if you don't feel ready, or comfortable, or your trainer will push your training to the side to focus on others instead, and you'll find yourself 6months down the line still only able to pierce lobes. I assume it's from upper management, but pushed by AM's and store managers, the importance of QUANITITY of piercings performed , rather than QUALITY. They expect you to pierce with rubbish jewellery, as they advertise 2 for $80 deals, so that's the price customers expect. When you convince customers to upgrade to better jewellery, they are then unhappy with extra costs. Huge lack of support and knowledge from higher ups, people who have no idea about piercing, compliance or actually working in store/clinic are making big decisions about the way we do things at a store level. Feel like the bottom of the barrel in this business. Pretty low pay considering the high-risk work we do, and no guarantee of hours for casual staff which makes it hard to keep a good team. Company is expanding too much yet doesn't have the support, resources or staff to sustain these new stores.
