South Rim in the Fall

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Permalink Reply by reggie on April 8, 2009 at 1:40pm

ha ha ha ha

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Permalink Reply by Jon Tilley on April 7, 2009 at 6:50pm

I'll pass on being a busser at a place where everything sucks.

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Permalink Reply by reggie on April 8, 2009 at 9:34am

why are they even open if people only working 3-4 days a week that would be an waste of my time and money

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Permalink Reply by Carol on April 8, 2009 at 6:26pm

Wow, you guys are great. I want to spend a season at the Grand Canyon, but you are saying skip the South Rim? do the North Rim....? Are the women's dorms as bad as the mens? Any info is much appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Tilley on April 9, 2009 at 1:58am

I like that. "Hey, I see you got a pretty cool roommate there. I'll trade you...lemme see...ok, two cartons of smokes, four Maxims and a box of HO-HO's that my mom sent me for him. I'll also mend your sleeping bag and pick up two shifts for you if you throw in his leash and collar."

:-P

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Permalink Reply by Carol on April 9, 2009 at 8:51am

Thats hilarious, Jon! wonder if a person can take out an ad for room mates?

Wanted: room mate that doesn't have too much junk, no snoring, good sence of humor, knows when to shut the f up, neat and tidy, likes showers, can locate and turn off own alarm clock within seconds, and can get lost as needed. High tolerance for foolishness a plus. Contact: 555-5555

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Permalink Reply by reggie on April 9, 2009 at 9:43am

funny

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Mata on July 2, 2009 at 9:18pm

Im going to the south rim this summer has it got any better???

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Permalink Reply by James Callahan on July 3, 2009 at 2:14am

its fine here after a few weeks of adjusting and getting what you want from Xanterra

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Permalink Reply by mj on July 10, 2009 at 5:23pm

Marie at housing will tell you that you have no say so in where you live. When she plopped down my linens I really felt like I was in jail. (No I haven't been, but it's like I imagine it). Anyway, ignore her, as she is certainly going to ignore you...If you have a problem talk to Mike. He's in charge and he actually cares.

As far as the men's dorm, the worst is Victor's Hall. I found out the first day I was there, (in the canyon, not in that dorm), that it's called "Victim's Hall", and it's easy to guess why. It's loud, routy, and the fire & Security is called there a lot at nights. Roomies tend to get in fights there, and it's not because every one is so easy going.

There is a Victor's annex which is a newer smaller building behind Victor's, so don't freak out if you just hear the name. Maybe you got lucky! Also, remember that you can always request strongly that you be changed to another dorm.
mj

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Permalink Reply by Eva Busova on October 17, 2009 at 4:39pm

I worked at the South Rim in summer 2007 and can honestly say that it was the best summer of my life. I agree with Brendan - what your experience is gonna be like depends on your perspective. I also worked at El Tovar - as a server. It was a fantastic job, not only because it was well-paid, but especially because of all the great people I worked with. I was happy with lodging, too - unlike some people who might have had bad experience from dorms. I was living in Maswik cabins, in one of the newer ones, and except for one annoying ,,pet'' that enjoyed living with me and my roommate, we didn't have any problems. And even though Xanterra is not the best company to work for, I still enjoyed my work experience and would definitely come back - if I weren't always up for something new..:)

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Permalink Reply by Drew on October 17, 2009 at 5:44pm

Maswik cabins how did you get in those? Did you have to pay extra to live in the cabins?

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