I'm reaching out to the community for advice. My husband is a stylist and hairdresser. He owns a small salon where both he and I work. I act as the administrator, the cleaner and the accountant. I'm...

It’s important for both you and your husband to recognise the value of your work in the salon. Here’s some advice to consider:

Account for Salaries... Properly:
You and your husband should calculate the salon’s income and expenses, including a fair salary for both of you. Treat your roles as paid positions—stylist and administrator/accountant/cleaner. This will give a clear picture of the true profitability of the business.

Assess Profit or Loss:
After deducting realistic salaries for both of you from the salon’s revenue, see whether the business is making a profit or running at a loss.

If Running at a Loss:
If the salon cannot cover both salaries, it means the business is not financially sustainable in its current form. Continuing without a proper salary is draining and unfair to you.

Consider Alternatives:
In this case, it might be better to look for paid jobs where you both can receive regular income rather than working unpaid in your own business.  more

I always thought companies should help their own employees grow and move up. But it's not like that at my job. The managers prefer to hire people from outside instead of letting us switch departments....

It’s understandable to feel frustrated when your workplace doesn’t offer the growth opportunities you want. However, focusing on what you can control... might help improve your situation. Here are a few things you could work on:
Talk openly with your manager about your goals.
Show you can handle multiple roles to ease their concerns.
Learn new skills on your own through courses or projects.
Network with colleagues in other departments.
Stay positive and motivated.
These steps can help demonstrate your commitment and make it easier for managers to support your growth. more