Churn and Burn! You will be paid minimum wage for practically everything while you try to get to 21 sessions a week. - Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

1.0
Feb 28, 2015
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Pros

You can make some money in your short stay once you get to 21 hours (but you'll be burnt out in 4-6 months). All they care about is money.

Cons

Micromanagement to the max, forget your life (they own you). I've never worked for a company this bad before. They acquired our former company and of the 50+ trainers we had, over 30 have quit since they took over (October). They are relentless in forcing you to get to 21 sessions (you will probably have to work 13-14 hour days) By the time you do get to 21 sessions, you will be so burnt out that you are frustrated and angry. And then you'll quit. The work environment is terrible and management has no concern whatsoever for its employees.

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