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hiblueblue · 01/05/2018 21:35

He’s always late to our sessions, not by much (5 minutes) but I’m paying for the hour and he usually finishes early anyway. So for 2 hours a week I’m actually getting probably 1 hour 40 minutes.

He’s also bumped my slot from 6 to 7 in favour of accommodating new clients.

He’s lovely and I have great results so far but aibu to think this is pretty shit?

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Melliegrantfirstlady · 01/05/2018 21:39

I’d find someone else and tell him why. Telling him and staying with him would be super akward

AlbertaSimmons · 01/05/2018 21:46

That's not on. Maybe say to him that he's lovely and you're happy with the results but it's important to you that he starts and finishes on time, and that you have a regular slot that doesn't change so you can plan your week. I have my PT at 6:30am Wednesday and that doesn't change. If I'm away, he can sell that hour to someone else as a one-off but that's the extent of the flexibility.

19lottie82 · 01/05/2018 21:47

Have you actually said anything to him about this?

When he is late and try’s to finish early, do you say, we didn’t start until five past so we still have another 15 mins?

When he changed the time of your session, did you say, sorry that doesn’t work for me?

topcat2014 · 01/05/2018 21:48

Mine is early and I get the full hour, and it's tough but ace. Find another you can work with.

MyFriendFlickaWasAHorse · 01/05/2018 21:49

He leaves 15 minutes early then? That’s quite early really. I wouldn’t be too pleased with that either, but then if the results are good...

BurpeesAreTheWorkOfTheDevil · 01/05/2018 21:51

2 hour PT sessions is a lot! It's usually 45-60 mins because you shouldn't be able to manage any more than that. I'm interested in what you do?

But apart from that, you should be getting what you paid for

BurpeesAreTheWorkOfTheDevil · 01/05/2018 21:52

Aah, 2 hours a week. Ignore my sleep deprived brain please 😂

Lifeontheoceanwave · 01/05/2018 21:55

I had one like that and it just kept getting worse until he just didn’t turn up to two sessions. I’ve moved on to someone else

Ohyesiam · 01/05/2018 22:02

What’s his excuse?
Is he not embarrassed when he says he’s off and you say that it’s a bit early.
Unless you’re not mentioning it, in which case he knows he can walk all over you.

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hiblueblue · 01/05/2018 22:10

He just says sorry I’m late. I can see he’s with another client before me so it’s not like he’s travelled far.

Think I might just give it until this month is up and move on.

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Allthebestnamesareused · 01/05/2018 22:12

I changed when mine tried to move me from the slot I had had for a year in fabourof a new client! I went 3 times a week and he thought it was ok to inconvenience me but not the new client.!

overgrownwelshwoman · 01/05/2018 22:15

I'd be pissed off too. Complain.

Hairgician · 01/05/2018 22:15

My dp has his own gym and would never ever dream of showing up late to clients and then leaving early! Or changing your time to suit a new client!
That just shows he doesn't value you as a client. Pull him up on it then find someone else. That's piss poor service if you ask me and I certainly wouldn't put up with it.

mckenzie · 01/05/2018 22:19

I would use something that Anna Raeburn taught me years ago.
List the things that you like about this PT.
List the things that you dislike about this PT.
Which list is longer?
Decision made.

Obviously, it's subjective as excellent fitness results might mean more to you than tardiness but you get my drift.

And in case you are very young, Anna Raeburn is a broadcaster who years ago was famous as an Agony Aunt Smile

magoria · 01/05/2018 22:20

Find another PT. One who values you as a client. This one doesn't and unless he learns to others will walk and he will not have many left.

BIWI · 01/05/2018 22:24

You need to stand up for yourself a bit more. You are paying him - he's not doing you a favour!

What did you say when he bumped your time? Did he ask you? Or did he just tell you? You had the option to tell him it wasn't convenient, surely?

19lottie82 · 01/05/2018 22:46

He just says sorry I’m late

Yes, but are you still insisting he completes the full hour rather than arriving at five past and finishing at five to?

If not, why not?

BackforGood · 01/05/2018 22:53

When he says 'sorry I'm late', try replying 'that's OK, I'm not in a rush tonight, you can make it up at the end'

BIWI · 01/05/2018 22:59

'Sorry I'm late'

And you say:

'That's OK, but this is happening every week. Perhaps we should re-arrange the start time or our session? Let's make it 9.15 instead of 9, then I'm not missing out on my time with you'

Daifuku9 · 01/05/2018 23:17

If you want to keep training with him, definitely say something.

Mr. Late a Lot: “Sorry I’m late.”

You: That’s okay, we start now check time* and finish at [2 hours later].

Or move on. I think it’s disrespectful to you and your time (and anyone else directly after you) to always be late. Especially bumping your time to fit in someone else.

ThistleAmore · 01/05/2018 23:42

No, that's not cool.

Part of working successfully with a PT is the element of discipline.

My Pt is a personal friend, and we play together in our rugby team, but as a PT, she's a PT.

If I am late, then it's my own fault, and she docks the the time accordingly. If she is (VERY rarely) late - maybe once in our year of training together, due to snow? - she makes it up.

Personally, I'd sack this fella.

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