The Bay Club Company Manager Review - Overworked, under paid, under appreciated, toxic environment - Anonymous employee The Bay Club Employee Review

1.0
8 Nov 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free access to facility, conditionally.

Cons

Sales driven company with performance bonuses only offered to Sales Team or at General Manager level and above. All other management levels are simply pawns for this cash grab selling intangible products like happiness and lifestyle. Managers expected to take action and respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Expectation of 60+ hours per week for salaried managers, averaging 10 hours per day in club plus additional time at home. Managers work 6 days a week without appreciation, and treated as if that is not enough by VPs and Executives. Salaried employees get unlimited vacation, however, never allowed to use it and must be responsive while away. Job descriptions are loose, once hired, expected to do everything in a department/multiple departments. Managers forced to absorb workloads of multiple past employees without replacements. All departments are understaffed, difficult to find employees due to low starting pay rates. Benefits non existent. Company pays nothing over state and local requirements in this category while actively mitigating and reducing number of employees who qualify for additional city required benefits. Undervalued wage pay rates. No pay raises given, ever. Inequity amongst leadership / management with advantages given to inexperienced college grads, specifically from Cornell. Newer Cornell recruits paid higher than existing employees for similar roles in various departments and locations across the company. Retention of seasoned employees should be as important as recruiting inexperienced Cornell graduates.

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5.0
9 May 2026
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Pros

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

If you need a lot of structure or predictability, it may not be the right fit.

2.0
13 May 2026
Recommend
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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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