The author's personal narrative describes their decision to leave the massage therapy profession. Following the traumatic event of their husband leaving them, the author tried to continue their technology consulting work but found it difficult to focus. They then enrolled in massage therapy school, hoping the training would help them cope with the emotional turmoil.
However, the author was unprepared for the challenges of working as a massage therapist. Their clients were often demanding and crossed personal boundaries, creating an unpleasant work environment. The final straw was an especially awful client experience that led the author to quit massage therapy completely.
Despite initially finding the spa environment soothing and the staff friendly, the author ultimately concluded that the massage therapy profession was not a good fit for them. The article highlights the author's resilience in navigating a difficult transition and their willingness to step away from a career path that was no longer serving their needs.
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by Victoria Cor... at medium.com 07-10-2024
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