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How is Forever Resorts to work for on North Rim

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November 16, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm

The tribe seems to be active again so we'll have our first officially looking ahead chat on Monday, November 16 at 9pm Eastern / 8pm Central / 7pm Mountain / 6pm Pacific / 5pm Alaska There won't be a specific topic, but instead a good chance to m...

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Mike Thomason commented on Cool Works tm's group 'Older and Bolder'

Patty, will you help me contact people at Yellowstone?

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Mike Thomason commented on Cool Works tm's group 'Older and Bolder'

Hi Patty. I wil still apply at Bryce. I don't know how they marked my file so they don't want to hire me. I also am thinking about Yellowstone. Let me know how you are doing.

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Mike Thomason commented on Cool Works tm's group 'Older and Bolder'

Andrea, I do remember the tough schedule you worked in the Deli. You were a very hard worker.

November 5

Mike Thomason commented on Cool Works tm's group 'Older and Bolder'

Andrea, I am also going to apply at Signal Mtn. and Grand Teton Lodge Co. I am not too sure that Signal Mtn. will consider me but I am going to try. I am also going to apply at Bryce.

November 5

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Hometown:: West Saint Paul, MN

About Me:: I am retired. My career was 40 years of IT. Since retirement, I have worked as an IT consultant to a Podiatrist and a dentist. I have worked in customer service functions at Home Depot and ACE Hardware and have driven vehicles for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. I am a volunteer driver for a non-profit agency. I also owned a DQ and a Fudge Shop for a short period.
I worked my first seasonal job at the Denali Pricess Wilderness Lodge in 2008.
I really enjoyed the seasonal job and am looking forward to try new places.

Last Seasonal Job:: Gift Shop Warehouse- Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Favorite Seasonal Job:: Don't know yet. I enjoyed Denali.

Where have you lived and worked?: I have lived and worked in Alaska, Arizona, Minnesota, and Georgia.
I have traveled to Poland, Spain, Austria, China, Italy and Mexico.

Dream Job:: Guest Services at Cozumel Coral Princess Hotel and Resort

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Digital Camera-Article

I am planning to purchase a digital camera for my summer at the Grand Canyon North Rim. I have been reviewing articles and reviews for about a month now. The article below was one of the better ones at explaining the details of camera options. I hope this will help those of you who want to purchase a camera for their seasonal employment.

I am considering one of two Canon models; Canon PowerShot SX110 IS($230) or Canon PowerShot SX10 IS ($370). They are highly rated and have more than enough fea… Continue

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At 9:43am on November 7, 2009, Patty Coon said…: Mike: Xanterra did ask one of my references to write a letter of recommendation. She submitted it by email when requested by the HR office. It's not done in advance. It's after they call you. If you really want me to, I could write one, I guess.

Did you see all the IT and Accounting jobs that I found through the Grand Teton Lodge application that routes through Vail? Might be worth applying there, too.

Yellowstone is my "fall-back" summer job. I'm kinda needed here in VT, and my camper needs repairs. Not sure when I'll get back west/southwest.

PS - I'm not sure my file from Forever Resorts is going to read well either!

At 11:25pm on July 6, 2009, Kari Quaas said…: Hi Mike - My apologies for taking so long to get back to you. I ran it by Bill and we're both in agreement that it's totally feasible to apply for a late summer/fall gig. Many employers are thrilled to have applicants who can finish the season, particularly when the "kids" go back to school starting in August and others just don't make it to the end for whatever reason.

I am sorry to hear that it didn't go well. They're definitely different employer types out there. Some who hire light and don't care if their employees work a lot of hours. And there are others who hire heavier and give their folks time off for playing. The challenge is to find the happy medium.

I think that if you can get in with another employer this summer or fall, you help ensure your ability to get a different/better job next summer. Don't give up. And, like we all talked about on the chats prior to this summer, it's best to be honest when applying about what happened at your previous job. Also, I would recommend looking for employers who seem to have a good work / life balance policy. Talk to the tribe. ; )

Mike, feel free to call me or anyone on the CW team if you want to chat. I'm at 206-962-1345 or you can call the main office in Gardiner and talk to Bill or Patty at 406-848-2380. We're definitely here to help and wish you the best. - Kari

At 10:57pm on June 12, 2009, Brenda said…: Mike, whats going on? I heard you left? Pretty rough in that Accounting isn't it. Well if you did leave I wish you the best and good luck.