Buried20KLeague
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W O W. If that's accurate, then I think it's time I get to say "I told you so", CSM. :lol:
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W O W. If that's accurate, then I think it's time I get to say "I told you so", CSM. :lol:
Buried20KLeague
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That kind of question would fall right in line with what I posted earlier... Weed out those that could be a "problem" over the long term course of projects. Find people with a certain mindset from the beginning.
Weed out "fanboys" that are "in love" with Disney.
"Are you here because of pixie dust and magic, or are you here because you think you can develop and implement projects within a scope and budget given that will advance the brand?"
Fade_to_Blah
Member
Interview questions can be tough to read. They may not mean anything behind them, but want to see what YOU will answer to that question and nothing more. For all we know the answer they are looking for is do things like Walt Disney.
GothMickey
Active Member
Way can't the answer be BOTH? We can create wonderful, immersive, fun attractions, like Walt, and do it within a resonable budget that helps generate tons of money for the company because millions upon millions of people will enjoy the experience we provided.
SirGoofy
Member
I don't remember the exact wording of it. It has been a few months since my friend told me about it in October. But pretty much what the manager was insinuating was that WDI wasn't looking for people to go above and beyound, and they would rather have people who will develop rides that are cheap to implement.
He had asked her to explain, and she mentioned Mr. Baxter by name, saying that the way he does things aren't wanted in WDI anymore.
the-reason14
Well-Known Member
Not the same for me. Almost every ride, if not every ride with the exception of maybe 2 have been extremely head jarring bumpy. Space mt. is bumpy? Hell no, not compared to Rnrc. And I've been on Rnrc countlesss times.
imagineer boy
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Here's how I think Disney should do things from a creative and financial standpoint. Say they wanted to build a magic kingdom park. And you had all the plans laid out, you'd have all the classic attractions (POTC, HM, BTMRR, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Indiana Jones adventure, etc.), some new rides, and fantastic emmersive themeing. However, to build it all at once, the costs would be astronomical. So you make some cut backs, only save them for later. Decide to wait a few years to build Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, and a few others rather than just ax them entirely. But still give the park its emmersive themeing and over all, give a park that first time visitors would be impressed by, spend money in, and want to visit again, knowing that in a few years, it'll have more spectacular attractions, thus giving repeat value. Then in a few years time, you'll have your spectuacular park.
csm
Well-Known Member
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster was absolutely flawless when it opened in 1999. You couldn't feel an inch of track at any point in the ride. It has NOT aged gracefully, however.
Space Mountain not bumpy? Really? Comparively or not, the trains track TERRIBLY. The rocket I rode (when I was unwillinglly dragged on it!) last night felt like the wheels were replaced with super balls.
Fade_to_Blah
Member
Yea thats pretty much my point. If I had to guess, the person asking the interview is not looking for an a) or b) answer to that question.
SirGoofy
Member
No, it was made pretty clear by their explanation of the question which answer they wanted.
VillanovaBlue
Member
I'm not trying to dispute what your friend said, but that is just unbelieveable that someone in any corporate interview would bad-mouth another employee, or even ex-employee, in an interview. That is just so far afoul of any interviewing process/protocol.
Not to mention the fact that I really can't believe that someone in a hiring role would NOT be looking for people that are willing to go "above and beyond" their regular job responsibilities to provide a better customer experience AND enhance the success of the company.
SirGoofy
Member
There was no bad mouthing. They just explained that that isn't the way they do things anymore.
Disney tells them to hire what they want. I'm just the messenger here, and the track record of the past few years backs up what I'm saying here.
csm
Well-Known Member
With all due respect, you were not there. It's very easy for something to take on an ENTIRELY different meaning out of context. On a board full of people who feel continually burned by cutbacks and bad budget decisions, everything is going to look like it has a dark cloud hovering over it - especially in a case like this where something can be interpreted incorrectly.
I do not support the way the company has been run, but they are far from the evil money-grubbing devil that people try to depict them as. I assure you, and I will stand by this no matter what arguement is thrown back, that no company would ever tell people interviewing that all that matters is money, and herritage and history have no substance. Yeah, it's a business. Money is important. But money wouldn't be there without that heritage, and everyone recognizes that.
VillanovaBlue
Member
Totally understand...again wasn't trying to offend you, or "shoot the messenger" as it were...:animwink:
I just feel if that's true, then Disney's in for some bad times ahead...and yes, unfortunately the recent track record does reinforce your information...
SirGoofy
Member
Listen, my friend isn't a liar. He told me exactly how it happened. You don't have to believe me, but it's what I was told.
I'm not saying they're evil. I work for the company, and I love it. And like I said, I probably worded it wrong when I said "money." They aren't looking for Tony Baxters. They're looking for Tom Fitzeralds, and it scares me.
SirGoofy
Member
:lol: I think jt04 has a crush.
csm
Well-Known Member
I'm not calling you *or* your friend a liar. My point is you're interpreting his memory of a past conversation. You're not even interpreting the actual conversation itself. There's no doubt that no one is lying as far as I'm concerned. My feeling is there is a certain amount of "reading too much into what was said" that has brought us to this point.
With Lassiter at the helm, they're not looking for penny-pinchers. I've seen the full plans for Carsland (and no, it hasn't been cut back as other rumors suggest. It's big-time, and big money. Don't assume because things haven't been good that it's how they always will be. THAT is my point.