What is an "independent MAC Cosmetics makeup artist?

I went into my local MAC store today and he loved me. They said wanted to hire me as a freelance makeup artist. I said of course …. but I really do not know what it is …. What is it? Working on the counter? Working on clients? I just want to know!

"Independent come to the rescue with events or when necessary. They do not receive benefits as regular employees receive, but wages are higher. You must also learn to choose whether to work or not (as they call it). "So you're not working at the counter, unless positioon opens.

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