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[–] zero@fek.xyz 15 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Absolutely, they should call it what it is instead of sugar coating it.

Thought this might be interesting for some:

The term dates to 1812, when Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry signed a bill redrawing state Senate districts to benefit the Democratic-Republican Party. Some thought an oddly shaped district looked like a salamander. A newspaper illustration dubbed it “The Gerry-mander” — a term that later came to describe any district drawn for political advantage.

Source - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/is-political-gerrymandering-illegal-6-things-to-know-as-texas-dispute-carries-on

[–] zero@fek.xyz 1 points 5 days ago

Thank you for all the replies, did not expect to get so many. In conclusion this is what we're going to do, while I also try to reply some of the comments here.

Have you failed to factor in human fallibility to your cost-benefit analysis for this gym membership?

We agreed if anyone is going to be late, then they should notify in advance.

Three times? I'd switch trainers as they're not respecting the time I'm paying them for. Five minutes late, thrice in a row? I wouldn't go back. There's plenty of trainers out there. 5 minutes is about 8% of an hour. If he's just driving in at 5 past, it's gonna be closer to 10 past before he's actually training you. He's not giving you 15% of the hour you have paid for, and if he does it 7 times, he's stolen a whole hour of training from you Go elsewhere. If they don't respect your time and money someone else will. Sounds like my hairstylist. I'm always her first client of the day, and I always end up sitting outside and waiting for her to get there. I get it, going to work sucks. She's good and I like the location, so I don't complain.

All valid points, but I'm going to give him another shot, just because he's a great kid with a great attitude during sessions. He has a big focus on form which I really appreciate to avoid get injuries.

Warm up stretches.

I walk to the gym, its not too far, then walk up 3 floors of car parking to the gym's back entrance (gym is in a mall and the main entrance only opens at 10.30am). Pretty warm by then! I guess that's part of my frustration. Happy to say I went to the gym today and everything was set up and ready to go by the time I arrived.

[–] zero@fek.xyz 4 points 5 days ago

One of my all-time favorite movies. Maybe its time for my 50th watch!

[–] zero@fek.xyz 13 points 5 days ago (3 children)

He woke up late, won't happen again etc etc. I've got 4 trainers with the gym because I do 6 days a week but only 1 guy is always late. It's also distracting when we're working out and he runs off to swich machines on in the middle of a rep. They always want me to commit 100+ hours each time I renew and paid upfront, so I guess being punctual is not too much to ask. In a way waking up at 6am everyday prepping for gym requires some discipline, I expect no less from the trainers.

He'll improve for sure, until the English Premier League starts and Arsenal (his team) plays a late (+7) game on Sunday / Monday morning, then I'll need to have a conversation with the gym manager again.

[–] zero@fek.xyz 2 points 5 days ago (7 children)

Yea just did a couple of minutes ago.

[–] zero@fek.xyz 15 points 5 days ago (10 children)

Yes, my bad I also failed to mention it happened 3 days in a row.

[–] zero@fek.xyz 3 points 5 days ago

If you want more details check out the Wired article - https://archive.is/kko06 I remember reading about this a few months ago.

[–] zero@fek.xyz 12 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I pay by the hour, and I need to start sharp at 7 and finish at 8, then get ready for work by 9. If the gym is open at 7am, they should be in earlier and ready to go by 7am.

[–] zero@fek.xyz 3 points 6 days ago (2 children)

What changed?

[–] zero@fek.xyz 3 points 1 week ago
[–] zero@fek.xyz 36 points 1 week ago (7 children)

Hoax. She was already 22 at the time.

[–] zero@fek.xyz 5 points 1 week ago

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