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Chat Transcript - Food - How Seasonal Work Affects Your Diet

So, food!
shannon Baas
worked at old faithful one summer at the inn and one winter at the snowlodge
Kiersten
What's the topic for the night?
Me
Has anyone had the experience that they really enjoy food at their summer jobs?
shannon Baas
haha
Me
How have seasonal jobs affected your…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on April 1, 2013 at 3:12pm — No Comments

Chat Transcript - Explaining The Seasonal Lifestyle To Others

Suggestions from the Tribe to help show the positive aspects, etc.

Show them the pictures you took....or better yet, invite them out, take pictures with them, and then frame those pics on the family wall - Brendan

My family knows by now that standard office hours and a standard career path (is there such a thing any more?) is not going to work for me - Rob…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on March 29, 2013 at 11:14am — No Comments

Chat Summary - Gains and Things You Give Up by Doing Seasonal Work

During the chat last night I tried to capture people's interpretations of the things they gain from seasonal work and the things they have to give up to do seasonal work. Here are some thoughts from the tribe.

GAINS

Things You Get To Do:

Hiking
Biking
Kayaking
Rafting
Learn to ski
Have fun
Sit outside and watch the animals walk by…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on March 5, 2013 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Stand Out Tips for Resumes and Applications

Great chat.

Here are some of the links I shared for you to look up later and hopefully glean some insight.

Wiser Worker Blog - "Things to Consider When Listing Seasonal Work On Your Resume"

Market Watch -…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on November 21, 2011 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Chat Transcript - Making the Most of One's Summer Job

I tried to take some notes during the chat on Monday, March 28. Here are the good tips I captured. Thanks to everyone who contributed. The tribe rules.

if you can avoid negative complainers and backstabbers you'll have a great summer

don't get too stressed out

Don't sleep your days off away, get out and see everything

fish fish fish! and maybe hike to a fishing…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on March 28, 2011 at 8:24pm — 6 Comments

Chat Transcript - Freebies / Reduced Rate Goodies

Sorry it's kind of scattered, but that's how the chat is. :) Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Yellowstone National Park ideas from Carol

hike from fishing bridge, up Heyden Valley, stay free in a Transient room at Canyon, eat free in that EDR, take free tour bus back to fishing bridge...I worked for Xanterra, they tell you about their muliple locations, and availablity,,,you plan it

Shannon

In yellowstone, you can ride any tour on a…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on February 28, 2011 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

As Yet Untitled Blog Post

I've been trying to think of a topic to share with you all, but as always, I continue to be amazed at the strength, courage, determination and wisdom of the members of My CoolWorks. When I get calls about seasonal jobs, I encourage the callers / inquirers to join our social network and tune into the tribe. Seriously you guys, you truly rock. I am…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on February 24, 2011 at 12:30pm — 16 Comments

Chat Highlights - Getting Ready to Hit the Road

In general, I'd say that the chat covered mainly where people were going, how they were getting there, what they were packing, and taking advantage of all you can do at the park or resort or great place you're going for your summer job.

Last year, a couple of our members posted packing lists so I'm including those links here. Aggie says that regarding his list, he'd pull off the suit. "What was I thinking?! Nothing is formal in Yellowstone National Park...nothing."…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on March 30, 2010 at 10:29am — 12 Comments

Chat Transcripts

Sorting Through The Jobs

Summer Jobs 2010

Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Summer Job Season Wrap Up 2009…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on February 12, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

The Seasonal Job Seekers' Show #1

On Monday night, January 25, we’re going to have our first, of hopefully many, job seeker’s show. The aim is to take the Monday night chat and move it to a place where you can talk to each other using Internet radio, aka a podcast. Just like the other shows I’ve done previously with… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on January 24, 2010 at 11:22pm — No Comments

Chat Transcript - Sorting Through The Jobs

Dec 14 2009, 4:31 PMkariquaas: ciao

Dec 14 2009, 5:23 PMnorel32: Hello. My name is Norel and I am older and bolder. I really would like to become invloved in this seasonal subculture. Howdy Kari.

Dec 14 2009, 5:25 PMGuest720 (guest): test

Dec 14 2009, 5:56 PMaggie71: howdy folks!

Dec 14 2009, 5:56 PMandrea (guest): howdy aggie, how goes the chocolate job?

Dec 14 2009, 5:57 PMkariquaas: Evening!

Dec 14 2009, 5:57 PMaggie71: delicious

Dec 14 2009, 5:57… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on December 19, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Chat Transcript - Summer Jobs 2010

This was quite a long chat. I was around until 7:45pm, but people were chatting until 9! Good stuff. : ) - Kari

Dec 7 2009, 6:01 PMkariquaas: Yo!

Dec 7 2009, 6:01 PMkariquaas: Welcome to the chat.

Dec 7 2009, 6:02 PMkariquaas: For those that don't know me, I'm one of five folks who works for Cool Works. : )

Dec 7 2009, 6:02 PMmariekintz20: Brenda, do you wait until Grand Teton Lodge Company posts jobs, or do you normally just apply?

Dec 7 2009, 6:02 PMkariquaas: I… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on December 9, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Chat Transcript - Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Hi Guys - Here is the chat transcript from the chat "Where Everyone Knows Your Name" held on November 16, 2009. Sorry for the delay in getting it posted. The following day at 5:20am is when I got the call about my dad being in the hospital. Life / work was put on hold until he got home. He's on the road to recovery and thankfully feeling pretty good. -… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on December 6, 2009 at 10:41am — No Comments

My dad

Just a quick post to let you know that my dad has been in the hospital since Tuesday morning, 11/17. He had a heart attack and has been up and down with various issues ever since. Things were looking pretty good until yesterday, but now it seems that his labs are showing that he is losing blood somewhere. They'll be doing a scope of his gastric system this afternoon to see if this may be the cause.

I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers. It's been a tough year for Cool Works… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on November 22, 2009 at 12:25pm — 9 Comments

Chat Transcript - New Zealand Job Opportunities

New Zealand!

Jul 20 2009, 5:33 PM

Flanagan: Hello

Jul 20 2009, 5:47 PM

Kari (guest): Hey Flanagan

Jul 20 2009, 5:48 PM

kariquaas: Hey Kevin

Jul 20 2009, 5:48 PM

Kevin_Mellott: Hey Kari! I picked a bad location to do this chat

Jul 20 2009, 5:48 PM

kariquaas: Why is that?

Jul 20 2009, 5:48 PM

kariquaas: Or where is that?

Jul 20 2009, 5:49 PM

Kevin_Mellott: Front porch of the lodge, Too… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on July 20, 2009 at 8:23pm — No Comments

Chat Transcript - Checking In / What To Expect

FYI - Chefness - You're my find and replace HERO! : ) - Thanks, Kari

Apr 27 2009, 5:51 PM

aggie71: I hope someone here has reported to work so they can tell us what to expect

Apr 27 2009, 5:51 PM

newideal: otherwise we're doomed hehe

Apr 27 2009, 5:51 PM

JeremyStovall_24: I already know aggie its not that hard to figure out

Apr 27 2009, 5:52 PM

kariquaas: ko - I'm back.

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on April 28, 2009 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Chat Transcript - Last Minute and Road Trip Tips

Rather than spend a silly amount of time deleting the word [Delete], I've left it in. That's where the profile image would be. Thanks for joining in on the chat last night. It was a great conversation and I love everyone's enthusiasm right now. Here's the full-meal deal for the chat on April 20, 2009.

kariquaas: Hey Kids

[Delete]

Apr 20 2009, 5:53 PM

Bren1371: now she is registered

[Delete]

Apr 20 2009, 5:53 PM

JeremyStovall_24: kids ?… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on April 21, 2009 at 10:28am — 1 Comment

The Chat Has Changed!

After all of the frustrations with the old chat, today I made the executive decision to move us to something new. It's called Chatroll and so far, I think, it's working swimmingly.

The chat is now available in the following locations.

The right side bar of each page on My CoolWorks.
The Chat Tab at the top of…

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Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on April 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Chat Transcript - Ways to Save Money While Working at Your Summer Job

Use gasbuddy.com to save on gas costs on the way up and back.

Watch The Story of Stuff and you won't want to buy anything again.

Use the KISS principle..great for saving $$$.

Spend money on what you need not what you want.

If you're paying to eat at the Employee Dining Room (EDR), eat there.

Don't drink your paycheck away.

Buy your gear via… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on April 13, 2009 at 8:05pm — 5 Comments

Chat Transcript - How to Keep Your Seasonal / Summer Job

Thanks for all who joined in last night and for everyone's patience in finding the chat. I hope with the new box dedicated to Chat on the main page, it helps a bit, but realize it still isn't as intuitive as the old version. There was a request for how to close the box and the answer is to just click again on the words "My CoolWorks (# members online). They are the keys for everything.

Like I wrote on the main page, the bottom line is to be responsible for… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on March 24, 2009 at 10:38am — No Comments