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Donna Purdy left a comment for Barb

Hello sis, looking forward to the visit. I'm looking for some people who have worked at Tower in Yellowstone so I can ask about the dorms and such. Any thing else you want me to bring your way when I come?

July 3

Barb replied to Mark's discussion 'Xanterra'

This is my first time working for Xanterra, I'm now at Mt Rushmore. I didn't have a clue what I would be doing but was delighted to see my packet arrive in the mail. I drove out here, did a 2 day orientation and began work as a food attendant yest...

June 28

Barb commented on Sue's blog post 'Settling Down For The Long Haul'

Made it to Rapid City, will spend tomorrow night in Hill City, then check in with HR on Wednesday, your day off. Weather was sure beautiful today and glad to see it's a little cooler up in the hills. Looking forward to find out what type of job I'...

June 22

Janel Whitehead left a comment for Barb

Wanna view my cam?, come see me here We'll really have some fun! freelocalcams.info

June 18

Sue left a comment for Barb

Hey that is great I will look for you. But I know I will see you off and on in the EDR (Employees Dining Room) We all have to take our meals there. Yes it has been rather cool this June and I am also ready for some warmer weather. Business has bee...

June 9

Barb left a comment for Sue

Ok, I'm packing stuff to bring out and the weather looks as cold there as it has been in Michigan all spring. I'm missing the warmth of Florida!! I stroll into the park on the 24th, will stop by the gift shop when I have a day off to say howdy.

June 9

Barb replied to Douglas Magnuson's discussion 'Seasonal Employment and Your Future'

What do I plan on doing with seasonal employment in my future? First off, let me agree with Nancy B. about it's easier at the beginning stages of employment or later stages, which is where I am. I took an early retirement from a faltering corporat...

May 25

Barb left a comment for Carol J Stahl

Way fun Carol, looking forward to meeting you in the dorm It's been 3 years since I retired and know my muscles will get a tune up at Rushmore. I left FL one week ago, spend 5 months there each year near Lakeland.

May 5

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Hometown:: Lake Orion. MI

About Me:: Retired early and have recently filled out my application for work. Need to be productive you know, used to working hard and don't want to lose the good work ethic - just want to enjoy it more than the last job of 30 years!

Where have you lived and worked?: Michigan; Florida

Dream Job:: Working with happy people in an outdoor atmosphere

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At 9:17pm on July 3, 2009, Donna Purdy said…: Hello sis, looking forward to the visit. I'm looking for some people who have worked at Tower in Yellowstone so I can ask about the dorms and such. Any thing else you want me to bring your way when I come?

At 5:03pm on June 9, 2009, Sue said…: Hey that is great I will look for you. But I know I will see you off and on in the EDR (Employees Dining Room) We all have to take our meals there. Yes it has been rather cool this June and I am also ready for some warmer weather. Business has been good, we are up 11% over last year and last year was a very good year. I too am working on a list of what I need to live in a dorm. I don't think I will pull my RV around anymore. See how that works out for me. Never know until I try it. Be careful on the road.

At 5:51pm on May 4, 2009, Carol J Stahl said…: I live in South Florida and will arrive at Mt Rushmore before May 27th Start Date. I will be working secutiry in the employees dorm. Hope to meet you there. This is my first season out also I just retired May of 2008 and took a year to recooperate from working in jail 20 years. Now I am so excited t o be working again and in the Mountains. I am sure it will be very different from what I am use to. Carol

At 6:22pm on April 16, 2009, Sue said…: Yes, I started orientation today. But since we have a new owner I thought maybe some things would be different. Some are and some have not changed. The weather here has been mild about 47 today but it has started a light rain. That may turn into snow Fri and Sat. I had to stay in the dorm guest room while I was waiting for my RV spot to be emptied. Darryl/Patsy, his wife are Leads and fulltime employees and they stay in the space I stay in, they take the winter and I have the summer. But tonight I get to sleep in my own bed, that will be nice.

Looking forward to meeting you also. They are bidding on the Cape down in Florida and The Statue of Liberty, don't know much about it at this time but have my ear open for more info.
We have had a brisk business already. So it might be better than we all thought at first.
Later Barb

At 11:01am on February 17, 2009, Sue said…: Your right Quartzsite has not been that busy. But it was fun anyway.
When I saw the different holes on that golf course I thought it might be quite a challenge for those that do play. One can only get on top of Washington and Jefferson. The other two are not connected to the first ones. I will be up there for the whole summer until the end of Sept. My sister and her husband will be working there also this summer. We all have a good time, if that is what you want to have. Later Barb.

At 10:59am on February 13, 2009, Sue said…: Great Barb, I will be looking for you. I will start on the 16th of April. I will be down in Keystone in the RV park that Xanterra has there. I assume you will be in the dorm. That is not bad. I considered leaving my RV here in AZ and driving back but just didn't. Even in food you won't starve. I will be over in retail. But I would not mind working in food just to have another position I could apply for. You must complete your contract to be considered again for rehire. But I could live and do most anything knowing it will not be forever. But if you want to go to another park after you complete your contract ask Paulette for a transfer. You will carry your employee number no matter what park your in. Paulette is a very sweet lady. This year I intend to go with the group that will climb on top of the heads. They do 2-3 trips for the employee each year usually in Aug. A park ranger leads the group. The 4th of July will be hell on wheels for everyone that is working there. It is busy but I enjoy it. Lots to do up there on your days off. But to end this I am looking forward to meeting you. Until then. I hate not having internet 24/7. I have to come over to Quartzsite about every other day to check my email and do my busy on line. Oh well paradise has it's drawbacks as well. Never happy are we. I love the desert, for me it is so interesting. Did you know that the Saguaro Cacti has to be around 75 years old before it puts out an arm. I love to hear the coyotes sing at night. All in all I love this area more because it is not that cold but it has a lot to see if your interested in finding beauty in strange places. I guess I have not found an area I don't like whether it is north or south.

Again looking forward to meeting you.

At 9:29am on February 11, 2009, Patricia said…: Barb,

Were you a teacher in your previous years?

At 3:31am on February 11, 2009, aggie71 said…: Hi Barb ... I just was early retired myself after 34 years. I to want to find "happy coworkers in an outdoor environment" ... very well put. I am curious how long it took for you to be notified regarding your Mt. Rushmore job? I have applied to many places recently but I think it has not been long enough to expect any sort of replies. With so many folks looking for work right now I kinda think it is like winning the lottery if you happen to get a job offer. Have fun in South Dakota!

At 8:13pm on October 15, 2008, Sue said…: Barb, I completed my contract on Oct 15. I enjoyed working at Mt. Rushmore so much that I tried to get them to let me stay for the winter. But to no avail. But I am ready to go back next Spring. Love that area. Paulette Rooney is the HR person and she is great. I am now back in Southwest Missouri and looking for another job. But if I don't find one I won't cry. Hope to me you up there next summer. I am looking forward to it.

At 7:23am on October 8, 2008, Cathy said…: Hi Barb....I applied for several jobs in different areas a couple of months ago, but I still havnet really heard anything yet. I havnt been on here in awhile, but going to apply for more and do some searches again. I really want to do this ! I had a friend go to Alaska about 3 years ago and LOVED IT!! Keep in touch ! Were close!!!!