MAC or Salon?

I have never been so fucked up in my life and we are just talking about career and its growth! I never thought it would be this bloody important. Back in college and high school, much more, I could not care less and damn me for not paying attention and now, here I behold the reprecussions. Had I been alot smarter after high-school, had I been informed that cosmetology as well as fashion designing are courses offered in universities, I would have enrolled to that course instead of this no good communication arts course Im done with for nearly two years now. And look at me now, in deep career crisis.

Currently, I am employed at the best salon in Manila. Somehow I am uncertain if I really do want to stay there. First, my boss mentioned something about a 5 year contract, when you are stupid like me, you'd just nod your head with total confidence just to get in, and now, I cannot even remember when she would offer the contract. Would there really be a contract? Hint and feel should tell me to quit, but after a few weeks of working and observing at their salon, I must say they well trained staff who delivers quality service than any other hotel franchise I have ever been too. The only draw back to me is, training takes a while, I am talking about not proceeding to the next level unless you master the basic- shampooing. Appalled as I am even up to this day that such scrutiny does exist, but it does make sense, at the same time it does not. Another thing, my salary increase depends on how good I am and how much I know in the salon. I am so close to giving up and right now, since I only want to be a make up artist, I am curious if the grass is greener on the side of make up artists for MAC stores and alike. You see, the environment is relaxed, you get to be in the mall for 8 hours or so, you have definite break time, the minimum salary is secured, and you are surrounded by make up! A friend of mind told me that they earn a lot! Someone I talked to in The Face Shop said working as a make up artist for fix salon would earn more. The plot thickens when I think of the many things I would learn if I stay in the salon. I would learn more than just make up that would be beneficial in time. Maybe I should stay just for experience say, for 1 year, I would only have to clarify about the contract. Because I would not want to work knowing I am tied to the salon for five years. I think my boss is smart enough to teach me the basics and teach me make up after I sign the 5 year contract. I think that is what she is up to. I could not be so sure, though. If I would work for MAC, it would be much better because they have seminars and trainings for different looks for each season. That comes with certificates. Neat! But, it would not learn other things as I would in the salon. Salary wise, MAC would be better. Clienteles I would say, both are good exposures and offers opportunity to meet good clienteles. Gosh, its difficult and I am tired. I should rest.