It feels like I’ve entered a pyramid…
It feels like I’ve entered a pyramid scheme. There are so many emails and quizzes that come through, associated with the programme, which end up being long sales pitches. One follow up email seemed to offer a free hormonal profile which never materialised despite the time spent submitting the information and my request for the profile in follow up emails. Another appeared to offer access to coaching, which ended up being a 30 minute phone sales pitch concluding in a “bonus discount price” of over £1000. I’m getting videos of doctors promising to share three simple additions to my breakfast that will revolutionise my weight loss. 20-odd minutes later I’m still watching the video and he’s still telling me he’s about to share the magic tips. I imagine it comes with a cost. It’s infuriating. It feels exploitative. It’s time-wasting. It has potential to take advantage of people feeling vulnerable, who have shared personal information believing they are accessing support but instead are giving material to sales people that can be used to manipulate them. It’s very, very disappointing.