How to quit "personal training" job

**want2bulk** · 05-18-2007, 06:59 AM

Hey guys, got a job being a trainer at a very big health club chain. I got a couple certifications and was thinking training is what I wanted to do. After getting into the field and seeing that this particular facility has 18 trainers, there's too much competition for the same small market, IMO. Also, to start you wander the floor and make calls trying to set up fitness assesments and sell training and you don't get paid a lick until you sell and train. I'm sorry but who wants to risk wasting all that time and not making any money? Anyways, I wanted to quit before they waste more time and money on me and put me through their two weeks of training. I feel like a douche because I'm not a quitter like this, but I have to do what's best for me. I made this decision after talking to a friend that can get me a job as his apprentice electrician. After putting in some hard work and effort for a few years, I'm guaranteed to be successful where as the training is a risk. I can't afford not to make any money for a couple months. I sure hope I'm doing the right thing!!!

**Dangerdan** · 05-18-2007, 07:01 AM

Make sure you dont have an agreement with them to repay them for training if you dont continue employment for like 6 months or 12 months. These is types of contracts are becomming more common in the industry and Courts generally enforce them.

**want2bulk** · 05-18-2007, 07:21 AM

I hope I don't have to repay them for anything. I've gone in for about 4-5 hours and was shown a little bit of their procedures. The 80 hours of class they put you through, I haven't started that yet. I definitely do not want to have to pay them back for anything (right now I shouldn't have to), but mainly I just don't want to waste any more of their time/money or any of my own.

**WEBB** · 05-18-2007, 07:43 AM

teh most important thing to do is what is right for you and your future...that is number one man....i am in a field with a lot of electricians and they all seem to make great cash and love the work...training is a hard gig, but there is money ion that too...i always said " it doesnt matter how much money you make if you hate your job"....

**IronReload04** · 05-18-2007, 04:57 PM

I know nothing about personal training, but I would imagine you gotta look the part.....The better looking, more fit, more musclular, leaner person is probably going to be more successful right?

**bpm1** · 05-18-2007, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by WEBB

teh most important thing to do is what is right for you and your future...that is number one man....i am in a field with a lot of electricians and they all seem to make great cash and love the work...training is a hard gig, but there is money ion that too...i always said " it doesnt matter how much money you make if you hate your job"....

im an electrician, i own my own business and i made 120k my worst year, im not going to tell u what ive done in my good yrs cause u probably wouldnt believe me and it really doesnt matter, but needless to say ive worked hard but ive always done well.im one of the weird ones who puts on my bags everyday and busts ass with my guys. if u saw me on the job ud never guess i make what i make, but i love bustin ass! unfortunately its consumed all my time and energy(ive only been training again for 5 mnths) so the only thing that looks like its been on roids is my bank account, but im changing that right now, do the electrical u wont be sorry

**want2bulk** · 05-19-2007, 10:00 AM

Iron, you would think the guy who looks the part would get more clients but I've seen that isn't ALWAYS the case. There's a lot of sales involved so sometimes the sweet, little skinny guy gets the clients. Pretty much everyone is saying to chase this electrician opportunity. The bad thing is starting out I'll only make $9/hour but I have NO experience. I know it's like most careers, you have to work you way up but everyone is right ... once I get that license in 4 years, I won't be sorry. Thanks guys.

**MFT81** · 05-19-2007, 10:46 AM

^^which chain did you work for????

also if you want to be a pt why not work at the one your at for awhile then set up a clientel and move to a mom and pop private gym and pay rent to use there shit??

thats what im going to try to do, I dont mind sales as i dont think of it that way, i dunno.

ps im gonna hijack your thread for awhile since no one responded to mine about the same sub.

**gixxerboy1** · 05-19-2007, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by want2bulk

Hey guys, got a job being a trainer at a very big health club chain. I got a couple certifications and was thinking training is what I wanted to do. After getting into the field and seeing that this particular facility has 18 trainers, there's too much competition for the same small market, IMO. Also, to start you wander the floor and make calls trying to set up fitness assesments and sell training and you don't get paid a lick until you sell and train. I'm sorry but who wants to risk wasting all that time and not making any money? Anyways, I wanted to quit before they waste more time and money on me and put me through their two weeks of training. I feel like a douche because I'm not a quitter like this, but I have to do what's best for me. I made this decision after talking to a friend that can get me a job as his apprentice electrician. After putting in some hard work and effort for a few years, I'm guaranteed to be successful where as the training is a risk. I can't afford not to make any money for a couple months. I sure hope I'm doing the right thing!!!

That's because your job isn't personal trainer. That's what all these people don't understand before they get into the business. Your in sales. Sales is your job. Personal training is just the product your selling. No different then someone selling furniture or what ever.

And in sales there is no guarantees. You have to put time in to make money and you never know when that 1 person can come and make your week.

Good luck with what ever you try