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Roll Call - Fall & Winter Jobs 2009/2010

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why do people do seasonal jobs

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Ron Wheatley replied to Kari Quaas's discussion 'Roll Call - Fall & Winter Jobs 2009/2010'

I looked around the Death Valley/Scotty's Castle area. Unfortunately I only saw a couple that were seasonal spots. They must hire a lot of people from the area.

September 30

Ron Wheatley commented on Brenda's group 'Grand Canyon-North Rim!'

I was at the NR this past weekend and had the opportunity to talk to several people working there. For all the pre-season excitment I read here I didn't hear much of it while I was there. Comments heard: The season was too long - I'll never sign u...

September 29

Ron Wheatley commented on Lea's blog post 'Ken Burns on the National Parks'

I just read a blurb in the AAA Via Magazine that said the Ken Burns series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" is going to be on PBS in a six-episode series beginning September 27th. I'm really looking forward to it.

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Hometown:: Las Vegas NV

About Me:: I retired in March after 34 years in law enforcement. I'm now looking forward to seasonal work. My theme while working was, I'll do whatever needs to be done to accomplish the mission, I expect this same theme to carry over into the seasonal environment.

Last Seasonal Job:: Too long ago to matter

Favorite Seasonal Job:: Lifeguard at a summer camp many years ago

Where have you lived and worked?: Harvey, Il, Cedarville, Ohio, Phoenix, Az, Baku, Azerbaijan, for a short period of time teaching for the US Embassy in Baku, and now in Las Vegas, NV

Dream Job:: Just about anything surrounded by green.

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At 10:05pm on June 18, 2009, RICK & VIRG TOWNER said…: Hey Ron,

Do you know Chuck Burgess or Carlos Cordero?
They are LVMPD and I work with them regarding vehicle crashes in Las Vegas

At 7:24pm on June 10, 2009, RICK & VIRG TOWNER said…: Hi Ron,

Welcome from a fellow Nevadan, but in the North.
I spent time in Las Vegas as I work for NDOT.

So you are retiring 7 months before we are you lucky dog. We sometime wish we had made this decision sooner, like when we moved from Las Vegas to Carson City. Have you found a position to go to when you retire? Good luck.

At 12:28pm on December 31, 2008, Art Koff said…: Ron,
I am also grew up in the Chicago area.
You are certainly looking in the right place for a position in a National Park. If you have the funds to retire, and many have found that because of the market and declining home values as well as the huge costs of health insurance even after you are eligible for Medicare, that they don't; I'd certainly try and hook up ASAP.

If you find you need more $$ for a little while there are a number of possibilities. Working on a project basis for your current firm or similar employer. Becoming a Census taker if you have a car and can pass a simple reading and writing test Call 1-866-861-2010 or go to http://www.census.gov/2010censusjobs/index.php

I urge you to COBRA your health insurance for the 18th months you are allowed and then you will have a fairly substantial expense until you are able to get on Medicare.

Happy to supply you with additional suggestions if you need them.
I am the founder of RetiredBrains.com which has a link on the Older and Bolder page here in Coolworks.

At 8:01am on December 17, 2008, Kathi said…: Hi Ron,
I'm curious to know if you ended up deciding to take your retirement and work seasonally. Also, did you find a decent health insurance plan? If so, I'd like to pass on the info.
Thanks!

At 2:31pm on May 30, 2008, Becky said…: Thank you for your additional comments Ron--I will continue to keep in touch via this website--pls. continue to let me know what's happening with your your pursuit.

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At 12:06pm on May 27, 2008, Becky said…: Thank you for your comment Ron. My husband and I love the 4 surrounding parks you mentioned. This is why I am considering working at one of them in the future. I am not yet retired but hope to be brave enough to take the plunge next year.

Thank you for your response.

B