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The years go by!

When You first start out working the seasonal world in the national parks and resorts, It's so exciting and seems to move in a worl wind of activity and new adventures you never dreamed of. After several years that worl wind never stopped, but what you didn't realize is that it catches you like a fish net reals ya in hook line and sinker and never lets go from then on. Befor you know it the years go by and you realize wow has it been that long, its just not possable. You meet so many different c… Continue

Added by Brenda on November 17, 2009 at 8:34am — No Comments

Week Nine in Nepal - Jasmine, Bhandas & Matchmakers

Good Morning! The end is now fast approaching, which makes me very sad. I only have two more weeks of visits to the camp before I head back to Kathmandu. Bel and Bishnu will travel with me by plane and we will explore the holy sites of that valley. Now that the evenings have cooled off substantially, the night air is filled with the scent of night blooming jasmine. It is sublime! I sit in Bel’s home and pick it out from the other delicious smells that are coming from the kitchen. It seems li… Continue

Added by Sarah Sifers on November 16, 2009 at 2:27pm — No Comments

Face to Face Job Interviews via the Web

Anyone out there done a job interview online? Some tips from a Time magazine article. How to Ace a Job Interview on Skype - Video - TIME.com Source: www.time.com More and more companies are saving travel expenses by doing key job interviews via web cam. But there are pitfalls for the interviewee Continue

Added by Cool Works tm on November 12, 2009 at 6:50am — No Comments

HR Managers in the National Parks

A few weeks ago, I got to attend my 6th SHRA conference in Gardiner, Montana. In attendance were four of the five Cool Works team, around 10 International Agency representatives and 25 HR managers from the national parks. It was a fantastic group of people.

If you've re… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on November 11, 2009 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments

Follow the Birds

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Added by Dawna Raven sky on November 9, 2009 at 10:55am — No Comments

Update from Nepal:

Greetings! I have safely returned from Bel’s mountain village, having spent the time being visited by the villagers I had met one year before. But before I headed back up to that remote location, I had a very busy week. Last Monday, I traveled with Migmar to the monastery located on the road that leads to Sarankot to visit her nephew Chuing. We took boxes of juice, noodle snacks and spicy relish to help make their bland food taste better. We sat on opposite sides of a wall that had an opening… Continue

Added by Sarah Sifers on November 9, 2009 at 9:20am — No Comments

Headed to Denmark!

Just found out my company is assigning me to a 6 month contract in Denmark! How cool is that. I already have my passport and work visa. They are buying me some international health insurance since our regular medical insurance won't work there. I need to find out what… Continue

Added by Pat Jewett on November 7, 2009 at 1:05pm — 1 Comment

My Recent summer!

Well Befor the summer of 09 started I was very excited to actually be going back to the North Rim, and granted it is an awsome place to see, but once the season got rolling it just went down hill from there. Almost the entire season just did not feel right and there are several folks that worked the 08 season also that will testify to this. It was not exactly something you can put your finger on and say exactly what was odd and wrong but it was out there and it lasted untill the day I said no mo… Continue

Added by Brenda on November 4, 2009 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Week Seven in Nepal

Good Morning! I have reached the turning point in my time here…and am entering the phase of I only have ‘insert number here’ many days left/visits left/time to do this left. The stomach churning when I first got here about not bringing enough money to do all of the work I need to do is changing into unease about not having enough time left to do all that I need to do. My weekly routine has fallen into place. On Sundays, I spend the day with Lobsang at her small shop. There are four Tibetan Re… Continue

Added by Sarah Sifers on November 3, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Harold C. Berg ~ August 17, 1916 to October 31, 2009

The World lost a good man Saturday night but we had him for 93 good years. Harold was born on the Berg farm west of Atwater Minnesota and left us a few hours ago, with Helen and Bill at his side, in Englewood Florida. He said the town doctor used to say that “if you live long enough something will kill you”. Even Harold couldn’t buck those odds but he loved life, he lived long and well, and he lives… Continue

Added by Bill Berg on October 31, 2009 at 11:00pm — 11 Comments

changing pictures

How do you change the primary picture on profile? Continue

Added by Chef Baden on October 30, 2009 at 9:34am — 1 Comment

stevens pass

headed to stevens pass next hill, and trying to find positive info from past employees, are ya'll out there, thanks any help would be great. ed Continue

Added by edward taylor on October 28, 2009 at 11:28am — No Comments

Six Weeks Left in Nepal - The Tihar Festival has Come and Gone

Tashi Delek! One month has already passed…and I have six more weeks to go. The Tihar festival has come and gone…and ‘the boys’ did not disappoint. They arrived with their boom box and proceeded to dance and sing like crazy. It was truly a joyous thing to watch. They pulled me into the center and danced a circle around me. It was a riot! The last night the entire community gathered on the road by Grandmother’s home and danced. It was so much fun to watch…grandmothers, little children, mothers an… Continue

Added by Sarah Sifers on October 25, 2009 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Yellowstone or Grand Canyon and where to start

Thanks everyone for your insights. After thinking about it, I have decided to stick closer to home. Say the lower 48:) Maybe Yellowstone or Grand Canyon. Anyone have suggestions on where I should start my job hunt? Continue

Added by Amanda Raffenello on October 21, 2009 at 10:56pm — 19 Comments

The Archive - The Seasonal Employee Journey podcast with Rick Peterson

I'm biased, but I think it was a great podcast with Rick Peterson. Check out the good information from someone who has not on… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on October 20, 2009 at 5:58pm — No Comments

So clear it feels like I could touch the Himalayas

Namaste! The rains have suddenly stopped leaving behind cool mornings and evenings. The Annapurna range of the Himalayan Mountains is so clear that it feels like I could reach right out and touch them. The sunny days mean that I am having good luck with a hot shower in the mornings. I rotate between using Bel’s shower and using a camping solar shower I brought from home. One day I shower downstairs using the water from the solar panels and the tank on the roof…the next day I use the portable so… Continue

Added by Sarah Sifers on October 19, 2009 at 7:45am — No Comments

CoolWorks Podcasts

We're always up to something new. The latestst and greatest is that we are now dabbling in podcasts using BlogTalkRadio. Our first podcast featured Tina Brudzinski, Human Resources Manager, at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. She was as gracious as ever and a perfect guest. She answered generic questions about working for a ski resort and also told us a bit about

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Added by Kari Quaas on October 18, 2009 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Three Days of Non Stop Rain and a New Goat in Nepal

Tashi Delek! We are coming off of three days of non-stop rain. And I mean non-stop. The only variation was in how hard or soft the rain came down. Parts of Nepal experienced horrible flooding and landslides that took some lives. On the road out to the Tibetan camp, many rocks fell onto the road, making that stretch a bit scary. On the plus side, with the rains came more temperate weather. I actually had to break out the fleece the other night. I have bought Anil a goat. And she is quite a beau… Continue

Added by Sarah Sifers on October 11, 2009 at 5:50am — 2 Comments

rv/campers for sale or maybe even rent

I'm gathering information on what i will need to do before, during, and after i take this giant dream step! I'd be coming from Indiana and would like to find a rv/camper to buy or maybe rent once I got out there. Is there a web site or link anyone could give me so I can start looking. I didn't see anything on MCW! Thanks millions and shine on you crazy diamond! Bridget Continue

Added by Bridget Bennett on October 5, 2009 at 11:45pm — 10 Comments

So if the hubs and I get a job at a ski resort what kind of clothes do we need?

We live somewhere with mild weather and don't own any heavy duty clothes. SO if the hubs and I get a job at a ski resort what kind of clothes do we need? We don't ski so we don't need ski clothes BUT just day to day clothes? And on another note where is the best place to work for the summer? Continue

Added by Brandy Dunn on October 5, 2009 at 9:33pm — 6 Comments