dshin
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I am looking into joining a country club. Ironically I was a waiter at this club while I was on college. Its one of the more prestigious ones in the area.
Not looking at a full membership...just a "social" membership. Access to everything (tennis, pool, dining, etc...) except golf. Though I do play golf, I only play maybe once a month. Initiation fee and annual dues are very reasonable and wont put a dent in my current finances.
Pros:
-Dining...the restaurant serves awesome food.
-Can go swimming/play tennis whenever I and the wife want
-Having a son in Oct...he will have accesses to a lot of activities offered at the club when he starts growing up.
-If I want to golf, I can always lay with another member as a guest
-Potential networking opportunities. I am currently going to a top 5 B-school pursuing a MBA in the evening/weekend program...can make the right connections/harvest relationships that can greatly benefit me when I graduate and if I decide to leave my current employer and do something else.
-Of course there is the snob factor
Cons:
-Snob factor
-Cost...it is expensive.
Cant really thinking of any other cons.
Anyone here belong to one? Is it worth it or a waste of money?
Not looking at a full membership...just a "social" membership. Access to everything (tennis, pool, dining, etc...) except golf. Though I do play golf, I only play maybe once a month. Initiation fee and annual dues are very reasonable and wont put a dent in my current finances.
Pros:
-Dining...the restaurant serves awesome food.
-Can go swimming/play tennis whenever I and the wife want
-Having a son in Oct...he will have accesses to a lot of activities offered at the club when he starts growing up.
-If I want to golf, I can always lay with another member as a guest
-Potential networking opportunities. I am currently going to a top 5 B-school pursuing a MBA in the evening/weekend program...can make the right connections/harvest relationships that can greatly benefit me when I graduate and if I decide to leave my current employer and do something else.
-Of course there is the snob factor
Cons:
-Snob factor
-Cost...it is expensive.
Cant really thinking of any other cons.
Anyone here belong to one? Is it worth it or a waste of money?