Pros & Cons of a Mary Kay Cosmetic Career
The Mary Kay Cosmetics company has become a fixture in the world of home-based beauty consultants, and the iconic pink Mary Kay car marks a level of financial success that many new consultants strive to attain. A career as a Mary Kay Cosmetics Consultant has both pros and cons, however. The work can be stimulating and challenging, and it's up to each individual to weigh the benefits and downsides before embarking in a Mary Kay career.
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Time
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Many consultants who develop a career selling Mary Kay feel they have significantly more control over their own time and freedom to choose when they work and how much to work. For consultants transferring from a 9 to 5 job, this can be a substantial benefit. On the downside, one Mary Kay Director at PinkTruth.com notes the significant burden and expense of traveling to attend annual seminars and meetings. The time investment can become overwhelming for consultants who are already employed or may have additional commitments.
Income
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Many consultants can make a good full-time living with Mary Kay, while some consultants only work part-time and are able to earn enough extra money to pay for groceries or take a family vacation. Although many are successful, the income is not guaranteed and may fluctuate depending on how much time you are able to devote and how successful you are with your monthly sales goals.
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Management
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Working as a Mary Kay Consultant is like running your own business. For those who have always wanted to be their own boss, this can be a dream come true. For others who are less organized and not highly self-motivated, it can be a struggle to stay on task and complete management tasks such as processing orders, reporting income and sales and performing inventory control.
Family
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Running your own business as a Mary Kay Consultant can bring with it the freedom to dictate your own schedule and ensure you have time to spend with your family whenever you need. On the flip side, most consultants work from home. Since you do not have the luxury of leaving work at the office, your work can easily spill over into your family life.
Investment
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According to MaryKay.com, the initial investment to get started, in 2010, in your own business as a representative for Mary Kay is only $100. The fees are lower than many other businesses, and it can reap a substantial return if your career is successful. Although the initial start-up costs are affordable for most, you may end up having to invest hundreds more, particularly if you feel pressured to maintain inventory of products to sell on demand to your customers.
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