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Xanterra Grand Canyon South Rim

I've been offered a retail job with Xanterra south rim. I'm thinking of taking it while continuing to look for other jobs. Seems like people on this forum have generally bad things to say about working there, especially about the employee housing. Is it really that bad? Even if it is bad I might still take the job if I knew I could leave as soon as I found something else. The job offer specifies that I would be an "at-will employee" and could quit without notice. Is it really easy to quit when you want, or am I going to get down there and find that they want me to sign some longer contract, or try to quit and find that it's not that easy? I just don't want to get stuck long-term in a crappy situation. Thanks for any advice.

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Permalink Reply by Sue on November 8, 2008 at 3:33pm: I worked for Xanterra this summer. It is a at-will-contract. If you leave before your contract is up they may not ever hire you again at that property. Word passes quickly between HR office holder. If you get my drift.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Coly Hope on December 2, 2008 at 8:59pm: I worked for Xanterra once (back when it was Amfac) and I never had any problems.

I have never had a job where employees didn't complain. It is just something we humans do.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by james volner on December 3, 2008 at 9:44pm: first of all. go for it its an awsome place.some of the housing does suck like victom hall .but hr will work with you till find where you are happy.just stay away from the drunks anb bitchers who always hang out in the coman earea .you know the ones .that never do anything but complain. get out
and take advantage this only happens once in a life time; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by CHRISTINA on December 5, 2008 at 4:53am: I have not worked at the Grand Canyon but worked for Xanterra (and Amfac before that) in Yellowstone 3 summers. They are very organized, do give support to their managers/employees and if you go with an open mind you will probably have a good time. They hire all types with little background checks, so you will find great people and those who are not. You have to make the best of it. If its just a summer job then you can put up with alot for a short time frame to enjoy the beauty of a national park. There is no experience like it, and although Grand Canyon wouldn't be my favorite I am sure you will enjoy yourself. I had a friend who worked there for 5 years and she loved the park.; ▶ Reply to This