Chapek and D'Amaro continue the tradition of no bonus or Christmas gift for Disney's Cast Members

[Model3 McQueen]

God forbid we get some original posts with something that hasn’t been kicked around fifty times. How many posts do we need that just revisits the same complaints just worded differently. I know it’s fun to bash someone.. and I’m not a Chapek fan… but it’s really getting old. I know Disney isn’t any where it once was or should be but nothings about to change no matter how much bashing we give.

That's the unfortunate thing. There isn't much to be happy about with Disney these days. Latest big news I heard was that people are canceling their overpriced Star wars hotel reservations because it looks bad.

 

[Edwfisher]

That’s a beautiful horse.

Correction, one beautiful and one not so good looking horse.

 

[Lilofan]

We used to get a Christmas bonus every year, ranging from a frozen turkey to cash to gift cards, then our private owner sold to a corporation in 2006… we haven’t seen anything since.

It’s been so long since I got a Christmas bonus that I forgot they exist until I saw this thread. It was never huge but it was always nice to feel appreciated.

Christmas bonus cash may get spent and lost to the one arm bandits in Vegas.

 

[Cesar R M]

New Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro is continuing with the tradition of giving absolutely nothing to the Cast Members for Christmas. In a year when many have been pushed to breaking point and moral is at an all-time low, there is nothing from the company to give any hint of appreciation, unless of course we count this Christmas message from Josh. I'm sure the cast are glad to hear he is proud of them for making the company billions once again.

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I wonder how many actual bonuses they bagged (the top leadership I mean).
The culture of "trickle down economics works guyyys.. reaaallly" makes me laugh so much.

 

[matt9112]

People still get bonuses in Christmas gifts from their employers? I have not gotten a Christmas bonus or gift in my entire 20-year career working for various companies.

Many do....some dont call it that but END OF THE YEAR bonuses are very common. Often a deciding factor in aquiring talent in the workplace.

My last employer did profit sharing at the end of the year and it could be 3-8% of your gross.

Current employer is much more modest but still essentially an extra paycheck.

Amazon famously used to hand out one stock a year until they realized they could be a little more cheap.

 

[matt9112]

Just to be clear as well, the note wasn't sent out via paper or anything like that, it is just a graphic on the internal company website.

Paper costs have skyrocketed. Wouldn't want TWDC to be a victim of inflation. Might hit the cap x budget to get all those paper goods made.

 

[matt9112]

What’s your point? “We work while others play”. It’s literally one of the first things we are taught. That’s the hospitality industry.

Being compensated accordingly is a thing....a surgeon has specific skills and what? 8 years of school? Hes compensated. Sure its not apples to apples but being compensated because you work christmas etc isn't that hard. Its the right thing to do.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Christmas bonus cash may get spent and lost to the one arm bandits in Vegas.

They probably made money of this, give the employees a reason to stay after their shift and have a beer and before long we’re spending our own money.

 

[Lilofan]

They probably made money of this, give the employees a reason to stay after their shift and have a beer and before long we’re spending our own money.

Not a Christmas bonus related but also a perk of WDW cast members is their free complimentary entry for them and their family. Free to get in, and the more times they go they more chances they spend their disposable income to support the Mouse on food, drink and merchandise.

 

[jlhwdw]

Again, I go back to the fact that going to the parks on days off is generally the least priority of those that could truly use a holiday bonus.

 

[Lilofan]

Again, I go back to the fact that going to the parks on days off is generally the least priority of those that could truly use a holiday bonus.

I've known some not parks related but when they get their bonus, instead of truly using the extra cash to pay off debt, some just continue spending and accumulate more debt.

 

[eliza61nyc]

Being compensated accordingly is a thing....a surgeon has specific skills and what? 8 years of school? Hes compensated. Sure its not apples to apples but being compensated because you work christmas etc isn't that hard. Its the right thing to do.

Aren't they compensated?? Are they not getting paid?

 

[Lilofan]

Being compensated accordingly is a thing....a surgeon has specific skills and what? 8 years of school? Hes compensated. Sure its not apples to apples but being compensated because you work christmas etc isn't that hard. Its the right thing to do.

What's the right thing to do, getting paid? I doubt they work for free.

 

[matt9112]

What's the right thing to do, getting paid? I doubt they work for free.

Working holidays is an additional challenge. Double time is really the least they can do. Just like how overnight workers often make slightly more per hour even if there not doing any more work. They are being compensated for an irregular work schedule. Dont traveling nurses make a killing? Is it because they save more lives? Or it is because its alot harder from a life style point of view. When you sacrifice things above and beyond what the norm is i believe you deserve recognition.

The norm should be to treat people well...not meet the bare minimum standard.....you can run a profitable business and be a successful buisness owner and still recognize what is most important.

 

[TP2000]

Never understood peeps love for this Josh guy…

It was a Disneyland phenomenon from 2018 that Josh coasted on until lately, when people are figuring out he's not as dreamy as he first seemed.

In 2018 Josh Damaro replaced Michael Colglazier as the Disneyland President. Josh was tall and handsome and genuinely personable, three things that Michael Colglazier was definitely not. Josh also could talk one-on-one with average CM's and not seem like a complete DB, which was the opposite impact of Michael Colglazier when he was forced to interact with a CM in the park once or twice per year. Josh's stylish Cool-Dad wardrobe also helped.

Josh's impact at Disneyland went beyond the parks in 2018, as he delivered the same personable performance with key politicians and business leaders whom had all gotten tired of Colglazier's snobby and boring I'm-The-Smartest-Person-In-The-Room act. Josh's wife is also a pretty blonde lady who is charming and fun at social events, which was the complete opposite of Mrs. Colglazier who is even more boring and elitist than her husband (hard to do!).

In short, Josh got a huge bump in profile in his quick Disneyland gig by simply not being Michael Colglazier.

But Josh still supports and follows the lead of Bob Chapek. So here we are... with a tall, handsome and personable cool guy who is helping Bob Chapek to run the parks division into the ground.

 

[JoeCamel]

Being compensated accordingly is a thing....a surgeon has specific skills and what? 8 years of school? Hes compensated. Sure its not apples to apples but being compensated because you work christmas etc isn't that hard. Its the right thing to do.

Aren't they compensated?? Are they not getting paid?

Working holidays is an additional challenge. Double time is really the least they can do. Just like how overnight workers often make slightly more per hour even if there not doing any more work. They are being compensated for an irregular work schedule. Dont traveling nurses make a killing? Is it because they save more lives? Or it is because its alot harder from a life style point of view. When you sacrifice things above and beyond what the norm is i believe you deserve recognition.

The norm should be to treat people well...not meet the bare minimum standard.....you can run a profitable business and be a successful buisness owner and still recognize what is most important.

I ate out twice today, I tipped 3x the going rate and thanked them for working on Christmas. Up to all of us

 

[matt9112]

I ate out twice today, I tipped 3x the going rate and thanked them for working on Christmas. Up to all of us

Its funny i ate out today too and the food was honestly meh but the server was nice and i understood it was christmas i tipped 35% or so.

 

[eliza61nyc]

Working holidays is an additional challenge. Double time is really the least they can do. Just like how overnight workers often make slightly more per hour even if there not doing any more work. They are being compensated for an irregular work schedule. Dont traveling nurses make a killing? Is it because they save more lives? Or it is because its alot harder from a life style point of view. When you sacrifice things above and beyond what the norm is i believe you deserve recognition.

The norm should be to treat people well...not meet the bare minimum standard.....you can run a profitable business and be a successful buisness owner and still recognize what is most important.

Because the reality is that some jobs carry more weight and more importance. Are you sacrificing when you take a job that is 24/7?? I started my career in an oil refinery, it was shift work and 24/7. Now we did get shift differential but we didn't "sacrifice ". The job was all day, every day.

Yes nurses make more than amusement park workers. They always will, that's not necessarily bad, society puts more stock in some jobs than others. Now I firmly believe every person deserves respect and a safe work environment but no not every position is going to be compensated the same way

 

[matt9112]

Because the reality is that some jobs carry more weight and more importance. Are you sacrificing when you take a job that is 24/7?? I started my career in an oil refinery, it was shift work and 24/7. Now we did get shift differential but we didn't "sacrifice ". The job was all day, every day.

Yes nurses make more than amusement park workers. They always will, that's not necessarily bad, society puts more stock in some jobs than others. Now I firmly believe every person deserves respect and a safe work environment but no not every position is going to be compensated the same way

I didn't say the "same way" i meant period. CEOs get millions a front line worker might get a 25 dollar gift card. But there should be some expectation on holidays and or irregular hours. Safety is the bare minimum. Oh thank god you dont kill your engineers in your oil refinery (eye roll) but it must just kill you inside to even think maybe the christmas shift could get a little extra fluff.

How much money did disney make being open on christmas?
And hell im a conservative and feel this way....humanity is amazingly ubdervalued. Keep up the status que your doing well.

 

[JoeCamel]

Its funny i ate out today too and the food was honestly meh but the server was nice and i understood it was christmas i tipped 35% or so.

Surprisingly mine was good both times, more than happy with the meals and service. The later meal was very slow just before closing understandably