Is it a smart idea to purse Nail Technician certificate, if working on pursing a Communication degree?

I have a friend who is pursing a Communication degree, she still haves about 2 years to go. However, now she is thinking about pursing a Nail Technician certificate so that she can do nails. Is this a smart move? I鈥檓 not sure what to tell her. She has two kids and they are relying on her husband鈥檚 income ($45,000-$50,000 a yr) and she feels the need to contribute to the household. BTW, she still wants to purse the Communication degree, but she says she needs to earn an income now.








So the question basically is: Is it a smart move or idea to purse both concurrently? Do nail technicians even make a sufficient income? I don't want her to waste her time, if it's not a good idea. Do you think it will just be a waste of money and time as well?





Thanks. Your insights are appreciated.Is it a smart idea to purse Nail Technician certificate, if working on pursing a Communication degree?
i think its smart so long as its not going to distract her from her communication program which is really her main focus. The scheduling of those courses is usually flexible for pple who have other things on their plate. My friend was a chemistry major and did a massage therapy course in the evenings... it didn't take that long for her to get certified, she got financial aid to do the program, and now she has lots of extra spending money (she's a semester away from finishing her bachelor's degree in chem.) and works really good hours. It was a little hard for her to get the money to pay the subsidized fees and her grades suffered a little but she says its worth it. I don't really think you should tell her what to do either way, let her decide, she's obviously an adult... at worst, she'll waste time and money for a few months, at best, she'll develop a new, marketable, back-up skill!!!Is it a smart idea to purse Nail Technician certificate, if working on pursing a Communication degree?
If she's that hard up for extra income she should just utilize the talents she already has and just get a damn job. Why spend more money and take more time away from the pursuit of her main career goal? Tell her to get a Sunday paper, or get on Monster.com and find somebody that'll give her a paycheck.