Another (now dead) comment here called country clubs the domain of rich racists. So I thought I might share my story.
When my family immigrated to the US in the 1980s, my parents had limited English fluency and familiarity with the culture, so they couldn’t find any work. My father managed to work as a day laborer at country club one day. He had a conversation with one of the club members, expressed a desire to work in his broken English, was referred to another member, and then was connected with a permanent (menial) job at a local hotel. It made a big difference in our lives.
I don’t have any other experience with such clubs, but I’m thankful that at least one of them recognized and helped a hard worker get ahead.
When my family immigrated to the US in the 1980s, my parents had limited English fluency and familiarity with the culture, so they couldn’t find any work. My father managed to work as a day laborer at country club one day. He had a conversation with one of the club members, expressed a desire to work in his broken English, was referred to another member, and then was connected with a permanent (menial) job at a local hotel. It made a big difference in our lives.
I don’t have any other experience with such clubs, but I’m thankful that at least one of them recognized and helped a hard worker get ahead.