Orange is the new.... equinox. - Massage Therapist Equinox Employee Review

1.0
Jun 17, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I enjoyed working here for the first couple of months, free membership was probably the best perk out of the whole deal.

Cons

You know that Massage Therapist you see in the front lobby providing chair demo's for tons of ungrateful people, that want more more and free free. That Board Certified professional is making 8 Dollars and hour doing that. LESS than minimum wage. The ONLY way you can survive as an equniox employee is if you have a great backup plan, you are part of management or you are a trust fund baby that only needs a job to kill time. Equinox does advertise, So the only way you know that they actually have a spa is if you walk past the sign that says "Spa". When monthly numbers are not reached, Therapists are scolded like 3 year olds that made a no-no in their pants. Kind of like it is expected we are supposed to pull magical clientele out of our tushy .

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Cons

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Cons

Sales quotas can be aggressive, and there is constant pressure to hit monthly targets regardless of market conditions. Success often depends heavily on club traffic, lead quality, and location, which can make performance feel inconsistent. Long hours and weekend availability are frequently expected, especially during promotional periods and month-end pushes. Compensation can fluctuate significantly if sales goals are missed. Management styles vary greatly by club; some locations offer strong support while others can be highly numbers-driven. Administrative tasks and CRM follow-up can become repetitive and take time away from building member relationships. High turnover among advisors can create additional workload for remaining team members. Advancement opportunities exist but can be competitive and sometimes unclear. The focus on sales metrics can occasionally overshadow the hospitality and member experience aspects of the role. Corporate initiatives and promotions can change frequently, requiring advisors to quickly adapt messaging and sales strategies

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