Originally Posted By dlkozy Too bad Disney doesn't have an apartment complex for the semi-group to try out being a Disney CM for the summer! That way before someone makes the BIG move they will know if being a CM works for them or not.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove What a great idea, dlkozy...it would be like a summer camp for old folks. Dowager Dorm! Dotage Dorm! Depends Dorm!
Originally Posted By llanatoye Disney Old Critters Dorm! Hmmm, where's the Disney Future Employee suggestion box? I love the idea of a try-out summer. Dorm for the old that want to be young again dorm
Originally Posted By llanatoye Young again but only at Disneyland, this first three quarters of my life was harrrrrrrd!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice That IS a great idea! If they offered a trial period w/room, I'd be willing to take my current vacation time (six weeks) in bulk to give it a whirl! (Problem is... I'd probably never want to leave. ;-)
Originally Posted By mowsluver I have wanted to work at DL forever, but I am older (50) and quite heavy (though this does not prevent me from doing anything) and could only work weekends....so I guess I am out of luck! Though I admit to being surprised during our last visit at the amount of "baby boomers +" working there! I would enjoy working at the character greets or cashier at a rest or something similar...I would probably scare the pants off of people at the HM!!...LOL...
Originally Posted By ssturgeo What a great idea! I would take an entire summer off to give it a try!! Sharon Next Trip Nov. 16-22
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<I have wanted to work at DL forever, but I am older (50) and quite heavy (though this does not prevent me from doing anything) and could only work weekends....so I guess I am out of luck! Though I admit to being surprised during our last visit at the amount of "baby boomers +" working there! >> From what I have heard DLR has been having a hard time recruiting and retaining employees. I would think that a long as one is articulate, well groomed and has a clean record there should be no problem getting hired at DL. Surviving on DL wages is another matter.
Originally Posted By mowsluver I've really been thinking about applying for a weekend position. I do not need the money to survive (that comes from my REAL job) but when I am at the park, I--like so many others--try to help people who I see/hear are looking for something. I truly enjoy the atmoshpere there and believe I would be an asset to the park! HHHMMMMM.... What to do, what to do........
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove If DL is smart, they're letting people work flexible hours and tapping into the older generation (weekends, overnights, two weekdays a week, whatever works). They'll be loyal employees and long as they're not doing it for the money, but just the magic of it all.
Originally Posted By dizzdis My sister and I fully intend on doing just that when we retire. Share a little two bedroom apt and work for fun. We don't need alot of money. I just want to work for Walt. Always have. I too always try to have the Disney-tude. It is my way of doing random acts of kindness. inside the park or at home. Sometimes, people think I am a smiling village idiot, but it makes me feel good. Now um what to do with our husbands.......
Originally Posted By HRM Wow, I leave the Discussion Boards for 2 years and the same topics are still being bandied about! My understanding of DL is that most, if not all positions are Union. In addition, to cut labor costs DL has changed Job Designations so that Cast Members have to work a certain number of hours/ week... Is this still true? I'll have to look in the archives to retrieve some of the topics when this was being discussed at length... and those that were discussing them - hope they're still around to lend their insight and update their experiences.
Originally Posted By neeka82 I would love to get a job as a park decorator. I currently am a visual manager for a large department store, so I have experience. Any tips?
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac <<submarine maniac... how did your interview go?>> My interview went great! i got hired! I posted a discussion about it in the community section. The process was easy, but very long. Also it took several days to finally get hired...i applied around may 28 and got hired on june 19.
Originally Posted By -PegLegPete- Ask a CM for a referral card. When I walked in I was told they are full for the summer & to either check online or come back in sept. I handed her a CM referral card and was told to apply right there & had an interview. Tues. is my 2nd interview. Best of Luck to You,
