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“I worked in the sports apparel industry for years. The good thing is that you get free gear if you are a sample size. The bad thing is that so many people want to work for sports brands, so the pay is pretty low compared to other industries or brands. Also, the employees tend to be competitive, as most are athletes, which can be annoying, especially in meetings when everyone wants to be right.
“Several colleagues who had worked in the industry for most of their careers said that working for brands they initially loved killed their love for the sport. It’s hard to separate work and passion after time, and annoyances at work start to taint your passion. I attest to this, and while I have a closet of free workout gear, I cringe putting it on and thinking of certain colleagues and moments at work, even a couple of years after changing jobs.”
—Anonymous