Great Company... If You Happen to Be Upper Management - Member Services FoundersCard Employee Review

1.0
Apr 25, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free membership if you're a full time employee. You can enjoy the same perks that the customers do.

Cons

I'm not one to burn bridges, but this company was a demoralizing place to work. I haven't been there for a couple of years, but reading current reviews lets me know that many of the problems haven't changed. The so called "elite" customer base was really made up of anyone who was willing to pony up the hundreds of dollars a year for the membership. Despite claiming to cater to the members, refunds were rarely if ever issued, even if the member was requesting a refund within 24 hours. These were our customers and we were rarely empowered to go above and beyond to make their experience pleasant. There was an odd loophole where their membership automatically renewed every year and if they logged in to their membership after the renewal (many did, out of confusion and to check to see if their membership was indeed still active) then they could not ask for a refund because they had "used" the membership. This created hostility and tension between the employees and the irate members that would call in regularly. Things took a turn for the worse when new management (with only call center experience) was brought in and subsequently fired all of the team that had been there for years. The culture plummeted and those who had been passionate starters from the get-go were simply "not on board enough".

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5.0
Dec 6, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Working here has been a genuinely positive experience for me. The mission is something I actually believe in, and it’s nice to feel like the work matters. I’m generally surrounded by really smart, capable people who care about what they’re doing, and that pushes me to level up in a good way. The culture is very results-driven, not in a cutthroat sense, but in a lets get it done way. Plus, the office is honestly an amazing place to work from. It’s a space that feels inspiring.

Cons

If I could change one thing, it would be the way priorities sometimes shift. Things can move around quickly, and once in a while that means you’re halfway through something and the target changes. I can see both sides of it: the flexibility is part of what makes the company strong and able to jump on opportunities fast, but it can also create some whiplash for teams trying to plan and execute.

1.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* The work itself was relatively easy and straightforward. * Members were generally pleasant to work with. * Coworkers were supportive and made the day-to-day environment enjoyable. * Good opportunity to gain experience in concierge and member services.

Cons

* Significant micromanagement and a lack of trust in employees. * Very little flexibility despite positions being salaried. Employees were expected to work a strict 9–6 schedule, and any missed time often had to be made up. For example, if a doctor's appointment caused a lunch break to run 10 minutes long, employees were expected to stay late to make up the time. * Leadership often felt disconnected from the realities of the day-to-day work. * Limited opportunities for career growth and advancement. * The company appeared focused on keeping costs low rather than investing in employees, compensation, benefits, and long-term development. * High turnover and morale challenges created instability across teams. * Decisions from leadership could be inconsistent, resulting in shifting priorities and unnecessary frustration.

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