Job offer...Undecided

[AVGuy]

I was thrilled when Casting offered me a job at WDW today as an Entertainment Stage Technician. I was less than thrilled when I found out the hourly wage. The Casting Agent made a hard sell on overtime and promotion. My questions for you are:

1. Is overtime as easy to get as the casting agent implied? I would want to work 6-10 hours of overtime per week if possible.

2. Are promotions (i.e. higher paying jobs) usually available within 6 months to one year after onboarding? I would like to get back up to (at least) my current salary level sooner rather than later.

I really, REALLY want to take this job, but the pay cut from my current job would be significant. I see Disney as having a much higher career ceiling because of their child companies, but obviously, I'm having to start from the bottom.

 

[Cderoche24]

I too am wondering the very same thing.......I mean the pay is better that F&B and i think attractions also....so not the worst. It's still a giant step back for entry level. I'm curious as to people experience with moving up the rank and/or how difficult it is to get noticed for good work.

 

[AVGuy]

No, it's not the worst but it is a significant pay cut from my current job. Also, my wife would need to eventually relocate without the security of having a job in place.

 

[roveness]

Disney pay sucks. Most people work here for the health benefits. Engineering makes the most money at Disney. I've been at Disney for 7 yrs full time, and I still don't make 10.00 an hr.