Swing and a miss. Salary: $25,000

First week on the job, and you've already spilled wine on Lady Fancypants' shift dress, overbooked the golf course and tennis courts, and mistaken a new member for a janitor. But the members are happy again. After all, they did succeed in getting you fired.

Manager of a small club. Salary: $40,000

You just attracted a new member to the program, which means an additional $42,000 in membership fees. Unfortunately, there are six other members who haven't met their monthly minimums for food and beverages. You have some awkward phone calls ahead of you.

Manager at a newer club. Salary: $56,000

The country club you manage made the front page of the Style section in the hometown newspaper, Mass Affluence in Massachusetts. The pictured club attached to the article looks beautiful. You can smell the new arrivals that are soon to come your way.

Seasoned manager at a big club. Salary: $80,000

The club's new Family Package has got the memberships pouring in. Who cares about the chef who left the club when you've got an extra four million dollars? You can buy seven new chefs. And one for yourself.

Manager at a celebrity club. Salary: $120,000

This is it, folks. You've saved up a hefty nest egg. Your pocket squares are made of the purest silk. This weekend, you and Tiger Woods are grabbing coffee. And you've joined the most exclusive country club in the States—as a member, no management involved.