Pounds of New Concerns

As a former Jenny Craig center manager for 10 years, your article was right on the money (“Heavy Days at Jenny Craig,” by Fred Dickey, June 11). When Jenny Craig Inc. went public, the focus changed from helping customers and giving them the best to concerns such as stock values, shareholders and money. Many employees left the company that we loved and a job we loved doing--helping people help themselves.

Marcia Smith

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