In the better millinery establishments the girls are
laid off without wages six weeks or two
months. In large departmental stores other positions are found for
the girls and they may be without employment for only a few weeks. But
the girl must understand that if she is earning ten dollars a week for
thirty weeks
in the year as a young milliner her income is only three hundred
dollars. For this reason it is wise for the young milliner
to have a second occupation. She may
spend her summer months working in an hotel
as a waitress or caring for children or picking fruit. In the winter
slack season she may find a position
as a saleswoman. If she can afford to remain at home, she may spend
the time in replenishing her own wardrobe, and sewing for
members of her family. She may also get some orders for making hats
from friends and relatives. She should use the slack season to attend
classes in design and salesmanship, skill in
which will increase her efficiency and h
