24 Hour Fitness Employee Reviews for Facilities Technician

"Disappointed."

What do you like about working at 24 Hour Fitness?

"I liked the freedom of my job type. I was able to set my schedule and I was not micromanaged. Some of the employees were a joy to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Good luck. The company is run by an investment firm that strips companies down to the bones and sells them at a high profit. Anyone is replaceable."

What don't you like about working at 24 Hour Fitness?

"I was recently laid off and I received a conference call to inform me of this. I had an hour to pack up all of my items and leave. The severance package I received was very poor and it took a month and a half to receive it. I was a peek performer and was laid off due to other managers who had 18 and 15 years of time in the company. From what I hear my position was eliminated and they gave my responsibility to a lead technician. Basically they eliminated us and realized that the responsibility needs to fall onto someone with a junior title."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My suggestion would be to take care of your own!!! I lost my job and my home within two months. Now I am looking for employment and there is nothing. I also have a one-year-old who does not have insurance. I gave everything to this company and I was thrown out like a piece of garbage. I hope they learn their lesson the hard way."

"24 hour is a good place to work. However the company is getting ready to go public and they are changing job titles and eliminating positions. I was part of the group who lost their job due to re-structure."

What do you like about working at 24 Hour Fitness?

"I like the great group of people to work with. Every club has a different feel. So, you get to work with different types of people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Good luck!!"

What don't you like about working at 24 Hour Fitness?

"I don't like how the company is changing very fast. The problem with the quick changes is all of the employees are fearful for their jobs. It is a good stepping stone but not a full career. I devoted all of my efforts and did an excellent job. Then the company eliminated my position, and now the company acts like I am nobody. I saved 24 Hour Fitness hundred of thousands of dollars, and I received no thank you or good jobs."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The suggestion would be to keep your talent. Retention of employees is what makes a company desirable and also strong. Some moves made in the first two years were good for the company, but the people asked to leave received no notice and they were left out to dry. I was one who lost their job due to the changes. I have a 1-year-old child and they didn't care about me or my family. I would have stayed with this company if this didn't happen to me. I think they have a lot to learn about employees and how to treat them."