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A Thank You Note


--by Balou, posted May 31, 2022

The trainers in my gym are mainly students, working alongside their studies at the local sport and health university, so most of them are fairly young.

Being one of their 'older' customers 😉👵🏻😅 I often offered an open ear especially when I sensed that some of them were uncertain about something, 'coaching' a couple of them, when they had to make decisions or had problems with work etc. Usually I don't hear back if it worked.
But today my trainer told me that he had a note for me from another trainer who recently stopped working at the gym.

She had quite a long commute and we debated about her staying, leaving, another job, how to explain it to her current boss etc. (the owner of the gym can be pretty resentful and made up quite a lot of stuff about another employee who left, smearing his reputation).

So today I learned that she resigned and went to get another job with a shorter commute, but she wasn't slandered like the other guy. She left me a short handwritten note, roughly translating into: "thank you for the help in making up my mind and especially for helping me to find the right words for my boss." Made my day! I am happy she could leave without ill feelings.
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Readers Comments

pluto178 wrote: Absolutely lovely the right words never fail………and explaining why your leaving in a kind manner makes all the difference. X
Helenconnell2 wrote: That's absolutely lovely and how thoughtful of her to leave you a thank you note!
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for sharing you wisdom, helping trainer as she made her decision. And how nice to receive such a note in appreciation! 😊
SissyLee wrote: It feels so good to help those who are a little younger as they navigate these experiences.
Mish wrote: You truly were an Earth Angel for this gal, Balou. Bless.
dotmatrix wrote: What a gift you are in the world, dear Balou. So much sunshine where you go. I am being effusive, I know. But I mean every word. *hugs* ♥.

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