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I’m a newly licensed esthetician and I’ve been having a really hard time getting my first job because most places want experience.
I recently interviewed at European Wax Center and they want me to come back for a second interview/practical where I have to bring a model and perform an eyebrow, underarm, and Brazilian wax. The problem is that my esthetics program never taught us Brazilian waxing, and waxing was honestly never my favorite part of esthetics to begin with.
If I get hired, they provide training, but I was told I would also have to complete a certain number of Brazilians. My long-term goal is to specialize more in skin ,facials, acne treatments, skincare, and eventually hopefully work in a dermatology or medical spa setting.
I’m considering going through with EWC anyway just so I can finally get 6 months or so of professional esthetician experience on my resume. At the same time, I’m waiting to hear back from another esthetician position that would involve facials and would be much more aligned with what I actually want to do.
Would you take the EWC opportunity just to get your foot in the door and gain professional experience, or would you wait and keep looking for something more skincare-focused?
For anyone who started at EWC and later moved into facials, med spas, or dermatology, did the waxing experience actually help you get there?

I’m a newly licensed esthetician and I’ve been having a really hard time getting my first professional job. My experience comes from my esthetics program and student clinic, but I don’t have paid esthetician experience yet.
I’ve been applying to a lot of places through Indeed, but it honestly hasn’t been getting me very far. I’ve gotten some interviews, but experience always seems to be the biggest thing holding me back.
I currently have an opportunity to become a wax specialist, but I genuinely don’t want to specialize in waxing. I’m much more interested in facials, skincare, acne treatments, and eventually working in dermatology or a medical spa. I’m wondering if I should take whatever esthetics experience I can get or keep looking for something that’s more aligned with skincare.
For anyone who started with no professional experience, what actually helped you get your first job? Should I be emailing or DMing spas directly, walking in with my resume, looking for internships, networking, applying for front desk positions, or doing something else?
I’m willing to start entry-level and work my way up. I just feel like Indeed isn’t getting me anywhere and I’m not sure what else I should be doing.
Any advice would be really appreciated!

I’m a newly licensed esthetician and I’ve been having a really hard time getting my first job because most places want experience.

I’ve been applying to a lot of places through Indeed, but it honestly hasn’t been getting me very far. I’ve gotten some interviews, but experience always seems to be the biggest thing holding me back.

I currently have an opportunity to become a wax specialist, but I genuinely don’t want to specialize in waxing. I’m much more interested in facials, skincare, acne treatments, and eventually working in dermatology or a medical spa. I’m wondering if I should take whatever esthetics experience I can get or keep looking for something that’s more aligned with skincare.

For anyone who started with no professional experience, what actually helped you get your first job? Should I be emailing or DMing spas directly, walking in with my resume, looking for internships, networking, applying for front desk positions, or doing something else?

I’m willing to start entry-level and work my way up. I just feel like Indeed isn’t getting me anywhere and I’m not sure what else I should be doing.
Any advice would be really appreciated!

I’m a newly licensed esthetician and I’ve been having a really hard time getting my first job because most places want experience.

I recently interviewed at European Wax Center and they want me to come back for a second interview/practical where I have to bring a model and perform an eyebrow, underarm, and Brazilian wax. The problem is that my esthetics program never taught us Brazilian waxing, and waxing was honestly never my favorite part of esthetics to begin with.

If I get hired, they provide training, but I was told I would also have to complete a certain number of Brazilians. My long-term goal is to specialize more in skin,facials, acne treatments, skincare, and eventually hopefully work in a dermatology or medical spa setting.

I’m potentially considering going through with EWC anyway just so I can finally get 6 months or so of professional esthetician experience on my resume. At the same time, I’m waiting to hear back from another esthetician position that would involve facials and would be much more aligned with what I actually want to do.

Would you take the EWC opportunity just to get your foot in the door and gain professional experience, or would you wait and keep looking for something more skincare-focused?

For anyone who started at EWC and later moved into facials, med spas, or dermatology, did the waxing experience actually help you get there?

TL;DR: My boyfriend [21M] and I [21F] had a toxic fight after five years together. He drove far away up north with our dog without a timeline for when he will be back. I am stuck home alone, incredibly anxious, and need advice on how to handle when he returns and if this relationship is salvageable.

Full Story:
My boyfriend and I have been together for 5 years. Normally he is respectful, but when we fight, our communication completely breaks down.
Today, we were trying to talk, but he ignored my crying to stare at his phone. The argument got heated, and I said some hurtful things out of anger that I know crossed a line. Right after, he let his guard down to apologize, but then he asked for space. He spent the next 7 hours playing games and laughing downstairs while I sat on my phone waiting.
Later, he cooked me food and came back upstairs, but things boiled over again. He ended up walking away and taking the food downstairs to the backyard. After he went downstairs, I decided to leave the house to get some gas and go to the park to relax.
When I came back an hour later, I checked his tracker and saw he had packed up and driven all the way up north with our dog. He said he needs space but wouldn't give me a timeline, just "until he's ready."
Now I'm stuck home alone. I'm too anxious to sleep or eat. Every sound downstairs makes me think he's back. I know when he does return, he will probably ignore me, go straight to his computer, and sleep easily while I stay awake crying.
I’m exhausted from the whiplash of loving him but hating how he treats me during fights. If he tries to hug me tonight, my gut says to refuse it, but I’m scared if I push him away, he will shut down forever.
How do I handle the next few hours when he walks through the door? How do I know if this relationship is worth fighting for?

I [21F]and my boyfriend [21M]have been together for a 5-year relationship. Normally he is respectful, but when we fight, it gets toxic.
Today, we were trying to talk, but he ignored my crying to stare at his phone. The argument got heated, and I said some hurtful things out of anger that I know crossed a line. Right after, he let his guard down to apologize, but then he asked for space. He spent the next 7 hours playing games and laughing downstairs while I sat on my phone waiting.
Later, he cooked me food and came back upstairs, but things boiled over again. He ended up walking away and taking the food downstairs to the backyard. After he went downstairs, I decided to leave the house to get some gas and go to the park to relax.
When I came back an hour later, I checked his tracker and saw he had packed up and driven all the way up north with our dog. He said he needs space but wouldn't give me a timeline, just "until he's ready."
Now I'm stuck home alone. I'm too anxious to sleep or eat. Every sound downstairs makes me think he's back. I know when he does return, he will probably ignore me, go straight to his computer, and sleep easily while I stay awake crying.
I’m exhausted from the whiplash of loving him but hating how he treats me during fights. If he tries to hug me tonight, my gut says to refuse it, but I’m scared if I push him away, he will shut down forever.
How do I handle the next few hours when he walks through the door? How do I know if this relationship is worth fighting for?