Boss Mare
Well-Known Member
Some of you may remember my other post about opening a grooming salon with a friend of mine.. Well, we opened about a month late and things aren't exactly what I expected, maybe I am the harsh one here.
My name isn't on the lease nor do I have an obligation contract to my business partner - we were (are?) going to get one.. Dollar wise I've matched her 50/50 expense wise, Labor and physically being there during construction and set up it's about 75/25 - she was never available to be there, had an excuse, assume I could do it, etc.
I started losing confidence when I realized physically she wasn't putting in her time.. Then we were set back opening almost a month late because she didnt do her homework regarding the permits. I was the one to finally step in when enough was enough..
I gave my previous job 30 days notice and due to not opening on time had to go to HR and ask to keep my job.. Not to mention rearranging a ton of appointments I had booked.. Oh, it was a mess in all the shuffle.
Now we are open. Not many (0-4 dogs) some days. She has no motivation to advertise. She thinks business is going to fall into her lap.. Knocks every idea I have to promote business. Starts projects, never finishes.. She's scattered..
Simple things like folding laundry, refilling shampoo bottles, etc. she doesn't look out for the person behind her so to speak.
She belittles me (I think) in front of my customers - I realize it isn't MY salon, it's OUR salon and she is rude and quick to tell my customers her name is on the lease.
She holds me to high standards and says I am the best groomer in the tri-county area, etc. She IS a nice person, but I feel like its a matter of time before I flip..
She ordered equipment she wanted. She only does small dogs. I do any and all, tub and tables will not hold large dogs safely. Her reply "it's fine".
Soooo... My district manager from my previous employer is begging me to come back. That place was wonderful and my only mild issue was the general manager, never personal just work ethic.
NOW, they fired that store manager and my fiancé, Ashley got the manager position. My district manager who like I said really wants me bac decided to take it upon herself to get approval of us working together.
My decision is stick it out with Stacy at new salon who lacks motivation, manners and unknown business or go back to Pet Valu where I have an established place, people who love me, Etc.
HOW would I even open a salon with someone and back down.. I've tried talking to her before and her attitude is just snappy because she is always right.
Added:
I've contacted every customer I have, many made appointments, many were just groomed and many aren't ready to be groomed. Stacy's reply to me "well where are your customers".. FYI she hasn't called a single one of hers. Just the attitude she has.
My name isn't on the lease nor do I have an obligation contract to my business partner - we were (are?) going to get one.. Dollar wise I've matched her 50/50 expense wise, Labor and physically being there during construction and set up it's about 75/25 - she was never available to be there, had an excuse, assume I could do it, etc.
I started losing confidence when I realized physically she wasn't putting in her time.. Then we were set back opening almost a month late because she didnt do her homework regarding the permits. I was the one to finally step in when enough was enough..
I gave my previous job 30 days notice and due to not opening on time had to go to HR and ask to keep my job.. Not to mention rearranging a ton of appointments I had booked.. Oh, it was a mess in all the shuffle.
Now we are open. Not many (0-4 dogs) some days. She has no motivation to advertise. She thinks business is going to fall into her lap.. Knocks every idea I have to promote business. Starts projects, never finishes.. She's scattered..
Simple things like folding laundry, refilling shampoo bottles, etc. she doesn't look out for the person behind her so to speak.
She belittles me (I think) in front of my customers - I realize it isn't MY salon, it's OUR salon and she is rude and quick to tell my customers her name is on the lease.
She holds me to high standards and says I am the best groomer in the tri-county area, etc. She IS a nice person, but I feel like its a matter of time before I flip..
She ordered equipment she wanted. She only does small dogs. I do any and all, tub and tables will not hold large dogs safely. Her reply "it's fine".
Soooo... My district manager from my previous employer is begging me to come back. That place was wonderful and my only mild issue was the general manager, never personal just work ethic.
NOW, they fired that store manager and my fiancé, Ashley got the manager position. My district manager who like I said really wants me bac decided to take it upon herself to get approval of us working together.
My decision is stick it out with Stacy at new salon who lacks motivation, manners and unknown business or go back to Pet Valu where I have an established place, people who love me, Etc.
HOW would I even open a salon with someone and back down.. I've tried talking to her before and her attitude is just snappy because she is always right.
Added:
I've contacted every customer I have, many made appointments, many were just groomed and many aren't ready to be groomed. Stacy's reply to me "well where are your customers".. FYI she hasn't called a single one of hers. Just the attitude she has.
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