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Since moving to New York City, I dreamed of getting to work out at a high-end club with eucalyptus-scented towels, premium toiletries, and top-rated classes. Loading audio narration… When I signed up for a $250 monthly membership at a luxury gym eight years ago, I felt like I’d made it.…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rohan Gore, a 38-year-old AI engineer at Reach3 Insights, a market research firm based in Vancouver. His identity and employment have been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I graduated with…