Hey everyone I accepted a full time position at The World and I start on October 18th. I am moving from Maryland and I'm a little nervous about leaving everything behind. Has anyone else ever done this!!??
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Moving from Maryland to Orlando
- Thread starter chevyboy2285
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Custodial utilities.
I will be in animal kingdom 3rd shift
Tom
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That would be a fun time to be in that park. It's awesome at night, and you'll have the whole place practically to yourself.
Not sure. They said it's like pressure washing and repairing and stuff. Not normal custodial.
epcotisbest
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Good luck. Sounds like you have an adventure ahead of you. Make the best of it and who knows...might be great. Sometimes wish I had the courage to make a change like that.
I'm scared for sure. I hope working there is everything I think it will be. Does anyone know how that is?
Tom
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You'll be working a position that gets no notice, until you don't do your job. 3rd shift works the real magic, IMO. They're the unseen pixies who sneak in after everyone's gone and reset the park for the next day.
The important thing is to take extreme pride in your job. You may reach a point where you think, "I'm just a janitor," but that's nonsense. If it weren't for the "janitors", the parks would be filthy and nobody would want to go.
And the only way to advance is to exceed your expectations, and those of your superiors. Hard work and over-achievement do not go unnoticed.
Take as many shifts as you can, enjoy your time off, and work as hard as you can when you're on the clock.
SkipperButler
Active Member
Stay positive in your role and find ways to keep the Magic alive for YOU. One of the great things about working at Walt Disney World is that there are over 1,000 kinds of jobs so you can keep challenging yourself and trying new things.
Main thing to remember is that you will find some managers, coworkers and even whole departments that are less than magical. Whatever happens, don't let them take your personal Magic away. If you wind up not liking what you're doing or who you're working with, stick it out. Start researching other positions and other locations. Sometimes you might have to make a lateral move or even a step back before you can move to a place that is a better fit for you.
But most of all, find a way to have fun and take ownership in what you do!
Main thing to remember is that you will find some managers, coworkers and even whole departments that are less than magical. Whatever happens, don't let them take your personal Magic away. If you wind up not liking what you're doing or who you're working with, stick it out. Start researching other positions and other locations. Sometimes you might have to make a lateral move or even a step back before you can move to a place that is a better fit for you.
But most of all, find a way to have fun and take ownership in what you do!
I hope it's somewhat enjoyable. I know its work and my goal is to definitely advance within the company but I don't want it to be miserable. I am extremely excited about making magic even behind the scenes. Has anyone ever worked around or known anyone in this position.
Susan Savia
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Enjoy the heat and humidity!
SyracuseDisneyFan
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Good luck.
mmkr03
Member
Awesome congrats! I always keep an eye on Disney Careers, did they offer you any relocation assistance?
Chef Mickey
Well-Known Member
What prompted the move?
No relocation assistance unfortunately so we are taking on all the expenses. I have been wanting to work there for years and finally got full time.
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