Starting to feel disappointed - Instructor The Bay Club Employee Review

3.0
29 July 2018
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Pros

Bay Club is a beautiful facility that offers a huge schedule of state of the art classes for all levels and demographics. Pay is ok but it never ever goes up, not in years!

Cons

The Bay Club Carmel Valley has merged with a country club, and management has begun treating "associates" like second class people. One of our most enticing benefits has been a membership, but lately we've been cut back with rude notices that say, for example, the pools are only to be used by members on weekends, and "associates" are not members. We used to be members! It's demeaning.

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The Bay Club Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback about The Bay Club Company and I’m glad to hear that you have enjoyed working at such a wonderful club. With regards to our policies in the summer, we do ask that associates give members priority when using the lounge areas, but I apologize if communication about these policies came across as anything other than informative. I’d be happy to discuss your feedback and can be reached at hr@bayclubs.com. Thank you again for sharing your review. — Erin Rucker Oto, EVP Human Resources

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5.0
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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
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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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