Living & Working in Great Places

South Rim in the Fall

I am suppose to work at the GC south rim this fall, as a busboy in one of the restaurants. Is it busy then? Are the dorms really that bad? I am traveling a far distance--from New Jersey--I'm just looking to explore...

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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.
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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..:); ▶ Reply to This

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?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Eva Busova on October 18, 2009 at 6:09am: No, I didn't have to pay extra. I guess I was just lucky to get there :); ▶ Reply to This