basically, ive wanted to do bady piercing/branding/scarring since i was 10, and latly ive been thinking about more seriously, but i have a couple questions about the industry.

1. is it hard to get into without knowing anyone or having any experience?

2. is Fakir Intensives respected? im thinking of enrolling in the basic piercing and branding courses, how would you look at a certificate from them if you were an employer?

3. how would the pay work for a piercer/brander working in a tattoo parlor? is it hourly, commision, or does it depend on the owner of the company? and how likely is it they would hire a non-tattooing piercer/brander?

any and all information and tips would be greatly appreciated