Hasty Career Move?

As I had mentioned in a previous blog, I'm interested in a career in the barber/salon feild and how I was gonna work extra hard to follow my dreams. Well, all of that is still true and since the begining of this month I have been working a ton of exrra hours at my retail job so I can set aside $ to pay for this schooling in addition to my regular 35-40 hours/week that I put in at the Non-profit agency. Although I knew it was gonna be hard, I didn't realise how much this is taking out of me and also it cuts into my time to have a soical life. Also, it's funny now that I've almost cut out all my time for a social life it is now that I'm starting to meet some nice guys online or in person. It's so hard trying to find a healthy balance between work, guys, and saving up/planning to attend school, but last week I think I may have found a nice option.

At my Retail job I noticed an advertisement for a HR manager. I figured I'd give it a shot and since I've worked at this retail job for over 4 years now and the experience I've recieved at the non-profit agency. Also, I assumed the Salary of a HR manager would be at least the same ammount as both jobs combined. With this in mind, I update my resume and write an impressive cover letter and submit it to the manger the following day. Upon giving that letter/resume to the manager, he interviews me on the spot for the position. He starts off by psyching me out. For example, he says "JQHN! You shoulda used spell check" and I immediately appologise. He then proceeds to tell me "JQHN, you need to be more confident in yourself. I was just kidding". After a bit of nervous laughter he and I proceed to interview. I'm honest with him about my salary requirements/expectations and I tell him about my goal of going to cosmetology school and perhaps running my own barber shop/ Men's body spa. He tells me how the $ isn't in my expected salary range and he's not sure if the position is right for me. He then tells me about the possibility of becomming a manager and the perks/benefits of that. For example, the salary range will be well over $35,000/year and how if I want to run my own business I'll need the management experience. Also, he mentioned about how banks won't give loans to new businesses unless the individual has management experience. He tells me to think about it and to get back with him if I want to make the commitment. 24 hours later, after a discussion with my mother and a horrible day at the non-profit job, I call the manager and tell him I want to pursue management training.

Right now I feel excited and nervous about this situation. Yes, the money will be better than what I'm currently making, it will definitley relieve the stress of working two jobs, and it can allow me some free time to hang with my frineds/guys. On the other hand, I'll have to leave the disabled clients at my non-profit job (all of whom I've become attached to and vice versa), and I know as a manager the stress levels/responsibilites will be much greater. I'm worried If I'm up for it. Also, My goal is to go to that cosmetology school and make a career out of cutting/styling men's hair. I'm affriad this new job might side-track my goals/dreams and how can I be sure they'll be accomdating of my school schedule.

Anyway, as of yet nothing has changed and maybe I'm just creating worries for myself, but I'd be foolish to turn down an opportunity that could better myself. Much like cutting hair, retail management is a skill that can be taken anywhere and it doesn't mean I'll be stuck at my current job for the rest of my life. I guess nothing is gained if something isn't risked, but I guess it comes down to me being affriad of losing track of my dream.