Counter Racist Male
Retired poster and occasional lurker
Here's a quick story:
A major gym chain was opening a gym in the town I live in. I was looking for a second job to get some extra hours, so me having a lot of customer service experience I applied. I applied probably seven or eight times because I know a lot of people are looking for work in the area I live in.
So about three weeks before the gym opens I finally get a call from the guy doing the hiring. So I get in for interview and this guy really gives me a third degree about how I can provide the best customer service and asking for instances where are provided outstanding sale service. I mean the grilling he's giving me slightly embarrassing . Mind you I've been working in sales and customer service jobs for about 20 years which was outlined in my resume by the way. So 2 hours after I get off the the interview I get the email saying that he has chosen another candidate. Okay cool I move on.
Just the other day I went into the gym to take a look at it and to see if I can get a free day pass and I know it is a front he has nothing but tweens working, kids they look like they're just out of high school. Yet he told me he hired all these people with major SALES experience to work the front desk.
Now I'm not going to lie to you I live in a redneck town. 85% of the people out this way are Trump voters. People open up stands by the road selling Donald Trump t-shirts and hats every weekend. However, when I go to a lot of gyms that are not in towns with heavy black populations I get the heavy no
vibes. You would think black people will have a Fighting Chance in the fitness industry but it seems like it just says as then the other industry.
Am I wrong about the fitness industry in general?
A major gym chain was opening a gym in the town I live in. I was looking for a second job to get some extra hours, so me having a lot of customer service experience I applied. I applied probably seven or eight times because I know a lot of people are looking for work in the area I live in.
So about three weeks before the gym opens I finally get a call from the guy doing the hiring. So I get in for interview and this guy really gives me a third degree about how I can provide the best customer service and asking for instances where are provided outstanding sale service. I mean the grilling he's giving me slightly embarrassing . Mind you I've been working in sales and customer service jobs for about 20 years which was outlined in my resume by the way. So 2 hours after I get off the the interview I get the email saying that he has chosen another candidate. Okay cool I move on.
Just the other day I went into the gym to take a look at it and to see if I can get a free day pass and I know it is a front he has nothing but tweens working, kids they look like they're just out of high school. Yet he told me he hired all these people with major SALES experience to work the front desk.
Now I'm not going to lie to you I live in a redneck town. 85% of the people out this way are Trump voters. People open up stands by the road selling Donald Trump t-shirts and hats every weekend. However, when I go to a lot of gyms that are not in towns with heavy black populations I get the heavy no
vibes. You would think black people will have a Fighting Chance in the fitness industry but it seems like it just says as then the other industry.Am I wrong about the fitness industry in general?
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