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 Thomas James Rose on April 7, 2009 at 4:11pm: yes every thing sucks at the south rim; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brendan on October 12, 2009 at 11:53pm: I disagree. It all depends on a few things...perspective being the most important. If you have never lived in a shared environment before, or ever worked a seasonal job or national park job, yes, it will require some adjustment. I am actually returning to the South Rim very soon...which is proof that it doesn't suck, at least to me...lol. Granted, everyone is different. I'll be returning to the cook position I had at the El Tovar. I'm really looking forward to it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jon Tilley on April 8, 2009 at 1:34pm: Why can't everyone just stand next to the bed and stare down at someone all night to scare them off like normal people do?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by reggie on April 8, 2009 at 1:40pm: ha ha ha ha; ▶ Reply to This

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.; ▶ Reply to This

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; ▶ Reply to This

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.; ▶ Reply to This

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."

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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; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by reggie on April 9, 2009 at 9:43am: funny; ▶ Reply to This

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???; ▶ Reply to This

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; ▶ Reply to This