Pure Weight Loss: A Letter to CEO Vahan Karian

by sean on June 26th, 2008

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There’s a new website called Dear Vahan that invites both employee and member victims of Pure Weight Loss and/or LA Weight Loss to share a message to be shared with that company’s CEO Vahan Karian (aka Vahan Karabajakian).

This letter to Vahan Karian from a loyal employee named Sandra Ritter shows the effect that an uncaring company can have on the lives of those who built it:

Dear Vahan,
I worked for LAWL / Pure for 4 years and accepted each and every position / transfer that was offered to me. Why? I loved my job, I loved my clients and it was a wonderful feeling to know that I personally touched so many lives in a very positive way. My greatest desire was to retire from LAWL / Pure.

Feel free to check your records and you will see that not only did I bring an “enormous income” into your pockets, but I continued to build your business using my integrity, compassion and understanding for all clients and staff members.

In September of 2007, once again I accepted another promotion as Regional Asst. in the VA market. At the time of my transfer, I had been living with my elderly parents and assisted them in their daily routines. This was a huge decision for me as not only was I leaving my parents, but my children and grandchildren as well. My belief in the company was so strong that I left them behind hoping to be able to better my life and consequently their lives also. Needless to say my entire life changed because I believed in the company. I secured a 6 month lease in VA, had to purchase another vehicle due to all of the traveling involved throughout the state and I can’t forget the moving expenses I incurred.

As this market was reaching an all time high (once again, records are proof), it became my responsibility to begin closing centers. I personally phoned each and every client, moved inventory, records, etc. December 12, 2007 along with many other employees, I got the boot, however, I continued to help my managers, employees and clients get through this transition as smoothly as possible…off the clock.

I too, did not receive return calls from corp. nor did I receive a return call from you.
I was stuck in VA. During these 3 months, I was reimbursed 1/4 of my out of pocket expenses and am still due in excess of $4400. I am residing in another state and still paying monthly rent for the apartment in VA, not to mention more moving expenses.

My biggest regret is that I did such a good job for you and the company. I will most definitely continue to battle for what is mine. I hope at some point in time your conscience will destroy your greed and do what is only right and return what was not yours to each and every one of us “who believed”.

In closing, God Bless you and your family.

Read more or post your own at Dear Karian website, located at http://weightloss.franbest.com.

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