Yeah you gain experience but it is minimal

Strength: 6,455 [Ranked: 1274] Speed: 7,888 [Ranked: 1187]
Defense: 5,814 [Ranked: 1178] Employment Skills: 168 [Ranked: 2631]
Brain Power: 155 [Ranked: 1851] Total stats: 20,480 [Ranked: 1277]