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JPMorgan employees complain about gym costs at new office

Reddit user bemoans being gifted money, calling it a 'perk'.

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PMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is trying to sweeten the deal for employees returning to the office five days a week with a slew of amenities at its new $3 billion headquarters on 270 Park Avenue. The building, set to open this month, boasts a food hall with 19 cafes, art displays from David Rockefeller's collection, and even an Irish pub.

    However, some employees are grumbling about the "cutting-edge Fitness Center," which won't be free after all. According to an internal memo, staff will need to pay a monthly membership fee, although the cost hasn't been disclosed yet.

    On Reddit, some disgruntled employees joked that they'd rather spend their money at a nearby gym like Equinox. One user quipped, "Shareholder value!" Another pointed out that a free gym for 14,000 people would be a logistical nightmare.

    The fitness center will offer access to cardio equipment, strength training, and recovery tools, as well as group exercise classes, nutrition consultations, and sessions with a wellness coach. A JPMorgan Chase spokesperson denied claims that the fitness center was initially promised to be free, saying everything is still being finalized.

JPMorgan employees protest high gym costs at new office building in New York.