High Highs but Low Lows - Anonymous employee The Bay Club Employee Review

3.0
9 Jul 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Great to place to work if you have a great work ethic, opportunities are sky high - Middle management are always great people and great employees - Unlimited PTO for salaried employees - They promote from within and truly stick to that, especially at middle management which is really encouraging - You meet amazing people and get to build a great rapport with them - The company is expanding quickly and is bringing unprecedented growth and opportunities to people who may not have had them before - Very accepting of tattoos even for people like me who are covered in them

Cons

- No cost of living raises or merit based raises for anyone that’s not an executive, which is why turnover is extremely high - Upper management will sell you on ideas that may or may not come true to keep you around - Middle managers have their work ethic and kindness taken advantage of, as well as constantly being overshadowed by sales because “sales is king” no matter how well you run a club - Sales we’re often told are king and when you get a sale it’s not “congratulations” instead it’s “what’s next in your pipeline” - 2x per year dues increases make it hard on sales people to sell and keep sales and even harder on frontline staff who have to answer for it but have no control over the decisions - 2500-5000 employees on your payroll working really hard but 20 college kids who are all interns get to have memorable experiences while us frontline and middle management employees continue to take hits from members about dues increases and lack of amenities (in some locations, some are outstanding)

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5.0
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There's something special about working for a company that fosters a healthy active lifestyles and building community. The people here are what make it truly unique. The environment is innovative, and the company's rapid growth means you're constantly exposed to new challenges and opportunities to make an impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, this place will energize you.

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

- Strong Team Culture: The coworkers are the highlight of the company. It’s a group of genuinely hard workers who are always willing to help. - High-Energy Environment: The pace is fast, but you never feel isolated because there is a lot of support from the people around you along the way. - Fair Expense Reimbursement: The company is good about reimbursing for miles driven and providing stipends for employee use of internet and cell phones, which is a helpful and appreciated perk.

Cons

- Stagnant Compensation: I have not received a pay increase in 3 years. With the cost of living rising rapidly, the lack of merit-based raises makes it difficult to stay long-term. - Visibility over Performance: Career growth and raises seem to depend more on how much "visibility" you have with leadership rather than the actual quality of your work. If you aren't constantly in the spotlight, your contributions are easily overlooked. - Unmet Benefit Promises: When I started, there was an expectation of certain benefits and company assets as the organization grew. However, after 4 years, many of these have not materialized for my role, which makes it feel like the initial promises haven't been kept. - Professional Standstill: Despite the company’s growth, there are very few actual growth opportunities for long-term employees. It is disheartening to feel stuck in the same place for years while the company continues to scale.

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