Pros
It’s been refreshing to work among strong and confident women who are encouraging. This industry can be very competitive. My co-workers at previous establishments were very snarky and malicious. I have learned that those who complain are mostly feeling threatened and insecure in their own abilities. My current position at Ideal Image has been challenging. It takes about 3 months to ramp up and learn how to navigate through all of the IT that is required. It takes a lot independent study and practice. You must be an ambitious self starter. There is no hand holding. But if you have a strong work ethic, the support from management and other consultants is great. The negative reviews are from those that simply do not have what it takes to succeed in the position. You must have industry knowledge about all treatments and services. Know the contraindications for each and how to sequence treatment plans. Be articulate while providing strong consultations while simultaneously navigating through multiple software systems/platforms to build quotes, offer financing options, process payments and schedule appointments. It’s a lot! It’s not for everybody. I recognized very early that it would be a “survival of the fittest” journey. Now that I am into my 6th month, I’m grateful for the opportunity to work from home, for the new skills that I have acquired, and for all the great friendships and connections I’ve made.
Cons
Salesforce has a lot of hiccups that slow me down sometimes.
