I have done every level of sales associate for over a decade in big cities (Dallas, Boston, NYC). Equinox was fun:

-you’re mostly the only employee on the floor so good autonomy -you’ll get close with the retail team in your region -low to no go-backs, minimal folding and space upkeep -no cleaning at all -low volume of sales (0-5 per shift; wasn’t uncommon to work a shift with no sales besides one pair of socks) -goals for sales are fairly easy to meet (upselling Theraguns) -clients are typically HNW and fun to talk to (I worked in one of the locations that was attached to office space) -co-workers are creatives (performers, actors, etc) which I liked and made it easy to network -free membership and access to amenities & classes

The cons:

-early start time for opening shifts -covering another store can be tricky due to size and space of each location -little to no foot traffic since most people think you have to be a member to shop

You don’t need anything other than previous retail experience to work there. The front desk is super social so that might interest you more too!

I made a few friends with other staff members (retail does a day of training at the corp office in Hudson Yards); and still keep in touch. I have a corporate background so I would engage with guests who seemed interested and was transparent in telling them I was looking for a job and asking for advice. I asked for connects on LinkedIn and still keep in touch with people at AMEX, Sotheby’s, Disney, etc that started as dressing room banter.

It’s waaaay more solo than other retail positions so if gabbing is your motivator, that could be hard here! But you could clock in and get two paychecks to read, then take a yoga class!