Post by Sal Paradise on Jul 4, 2007 11:18:55 GMT -5
Well I didn't want to say anything prior to the formal offer for fear of jinxing things.
But I just got offered a job working at a Gold's Gym - franchised by GLOBAL FITNESS HOLDINGS - The Largest Golds Gym Franchisee In The World. So I've read.
Either way they want me to come on full time to sell personal training packages and then move into a Training/Fitness director position. My current job and background have me well suited for this and I feel I could do a very good job as this is something I truly believe in - helping people to achieve their goals.
I would not be doing the direct training and that is probably a good thing. But explaining to the clients the huge benefit of having some help to get started the first year or so is something that I can relate to very well.
The jobis almost 100% commision based so I am only willing to give them part time hours until I can prove to myself this is a suitable career move. The one gentleman I talked to first is a musclehead like us and he was willing to show me his pay stubs - there is PLENTY of money to be made.
I just want to test the waters and my current day job boss is on board with this.
He knows I have a dream of someday opening my own place and this is a good step in the right direction.
Soooo, I will be working a BOATLOAD of hours starting in two weeks and training will have to be modified - all this and possibly contest prep, we'll just see how it goes.
I am planning an average week of 70+ hours not counting an hour or two drive time each day. So it will be a rough few of months to see if this is a go or not but I feel I need to do this for me and my wife.
That and I am mentally getting beat down at my current job and it's starting to effect other aspects of my life. I need to get out.
So time will tell and I am keeping my fingers crossed and my prayers loud!
Wish me luck.
Jeremy
But I just got offered a job working at a Gold's Gym - franchised by GLOBAL FITNESS HOLDINGS - The Largest Golds Gym Franchisee In The World. So I've read.
Either way they want me to come on full time to sell personal training packages and then move into a Training/Fitness director position. My current job and background have me well suited for this and I feel I could do a very good job as this is something I truly believe in - helping people to achieve their goals.
I would not be doing the direct training and that is probably a good thing. But explaining to the clients the huge benefit of having some help to get started the first year or so is something that I can relate to very well.
The jobis almost 100% commision based so I am only willing to give them part time hours until I can prove to myself this is a suitable career move. The one gentleman I talked to first is a musclehead like us and he was willing to show me his pay stubs - there is PLENTY of money to be made.
I just want to test the waters and my current day job boss is on board with this.
He knows I have a dream of someday opening my own place and this is a good step in the right direction.
Soooo, I will be working a BOATLOAD of hours starting in two weeks and training will have to be modified - all this and possibly contest prep, we'll just see how it goes.
I am planning an average week of 70+ hours not counting an hour or two drive time each day. So it will be a rough few of months to see if this is a go or not but I feel I need to do this for me and my wife.
That and I am mentally getting beat down at my current job and it's starting to effect other aspects of my life. I need to get out.
So time will tell and I am keeping my fingers crossed and my prayers loud!
Wish me luck.
Jeremy
I work several jobs,one of which is on commission-with that one I have to set myself financial targets to stay on the ball. Its a good idea to start out part time but I think you know the industry well and long term you will be ok.
I know training will be limited but I know you will make the most of your training when you are able to hit the gym!