Cast Member with multiple role question

[DrumMajor]

So I'm currently hired as a full time custodial but will be auditioning for a performer role. I know most performance roles are part time. Would it be possible for me to work both roles if I were to be offered a performer position?

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Don't quote me because I've never worked at Disney but from being curious I've read a lot of things about working at Disney.

Often times with part time work they will basically make your schedule so that its just shy of full time meaning you're working practically full time.

I doubt you'll be able to manage Disney's part time with a Disney full time.

You may have to weigh which one would work out better for you n the end.

Also remember the part time could turn into a full time position.

 

[tampabrad]

You should probably check with your manager as he/she would know current scheduling procedures.

 

[mm52200]

Once again, something you should check with a manager about, not a forum board.

But no. If you’re a performer, you’re a performer regardless of fulltime, part time or seasonal status. You’ll still be able to keep your custodial proficiencies for the following year and most likely pick up custodial shifts if you’d like depending on what kind of hours you need.

 

[larryz]

Why not both...?

 

[justintheharris]

So I'm currently hired as a full time custodial but will be auditioning for a performer role. I know most performance roles are part time. Would it be possible for me to work both roles if I were to be offered a performer position?

Based on what some of my cast member friends have said, I think that's possible.

 

[mm52200]

Based on what some of my cast member friends have said, I think that's possible.

Not quite. They would be a statused performer. They might be able to pick up a custodial shift here or there but also if they’re already full time, they usually keep their same status.

 

[DisAl]

I would think your chances are slim and none, and slim is out of town....
The reason is that Disney, like most companies, does not have a heart, it has bean counters.
If you worked a second job that put your hours over 40 hours per week they would have to pay you overtime. It does not matter that it is a "separate" job, it would still be with the same company.
The other scheme they use is working employees just short of full time hours. That way they can classify the employee as part time and avoid the cost of benefits payed to full time employees such as vacation and health insurance.
The bottom line is it would probably cost them more to pay you overtime than it would cost just to hire another employee, especially if one of the positions is part time.

 

[rangerbob]

I would think your chances are slim and none, and slim is out of town....
The reason is that Disney, like most companies, does not have a heart, it has bean counters.
If you worked a second job that put your hours over 40 hours per week they would have to pay you overtime. It does not matter that it is a "separate" job, it would still be with the same company.
The other scheme they use is working employees just short of full time hours. That way they can classify the employee as part time and avoid the cost of benefits payed to full time employees such as vacation and health insurance.
The bottom line is it would probably cost them more to pay you overtime than it would cost just to hire another employee, especially if one of the positions is part time.

I used to work for Disney in the reservation center. I know that entertainment has a whole different set of rules that they have to follow especially if they are a face character. I was able to pickup extra shifts in attractions. They highly encourage you to pick them up for them and it said on the sheet that OT is approved for these shifts. The first time that I picked up a shift at MGM the supervisor there said please pickup as many as you want while your here. I sometimes had 20 hours OT from the picked up shifts. It is possible that they changed those rules since I was there almost 10 years now.