I have an embarrassing confession to make. Every client, friend and even my spouse said don’t work for a friend. They told me over and over again and I didn’t listen. I had no doubts about this choice after finding out that for almost double the pay I would earn the right to be a partner, get a chance to build a business, have a safe place to work with my closest friend and a chance to really grow my career! I would not be dissuaded. I quit the toxic, low paying job and focused all of my energy on building Schmidt’s business. I didn’t like the $40/massage hour promotion she did when…