Raven Maven said:
The other reason for this is that you'll find out if this is truly the best career choice for you.Good luck! Paula (who does not plan to retire soon...Bill and Moosh!)
I think Raven Maven hit on something that is more important than it sounds. Before I got my full-time gig at an amusement park I had a lot of ideas of what it might be like. Some of those ideas panned out, in some areas I was happier and in some areas I was disappointed.
I will stand by comments I have made in the past that being full-time at a seasonal amusement park is not conducive to family. That isn't to say you can't have a family. Many of my friends in the industry do. But, many of them have expressed regrets that they missed out on many things with their kids or spouse over the years. For instance, I have not had a 4th of July off since about 1986.
Things are a little different at the year round parks because you work a more "normal" (ie two days off per week, more flexible opportunities for vacation) schedule.
One other recommendation I would have for you about getting into a full-time situation with a park is to be flexible about what you would be willing to do. Many coaster enthusiasts want to "be in charge of rides". That is their idea of working at a park. Well, as few positions there are in the park business, there are fewer still in Park Operations. And, there are loads of people clamoring to get that opening if it ever becomes available.
You might need to get your foot in the door in a department that you wouldn't first consider like Park Services, Foods, etc. Then, when you are inside you might have an opportunity to make a name for yourself and move into the area you would be more interested in.
Just some food for thought. Keep in mind, working at an amusement park is still working. It isn't all cotton candy and merry-go-round music. Ask the people who no longer work at SFWoA. It is still a business. *** Edited 5/5/2004 7:17:46 PM UTC by wahoo skipper***
Antuan said:Scary, my habits are coasters, parties, fashion, and Jill Scott. Remarkably similar Clint....(eerie music)
Bet you never thought you'd have that much in common with a hillbilly from west by god virginia, didja tuan?;)
and by alcohol, I do that only socially, so I suppose that parties/clubbing would be a more accurate term. *** Edited 5/5/2004 9:24:26 PM UTC by TeknoScorpion***
Thanks,
Jacob
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