Dartha Stewart
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"We're gonna need a bigger boat fleet."
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Would you be a cast member after you retire?
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Susan Savia
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No. I am loving retirement way too much to go back into the workforce. Visiting the parks a couple times a year is good enough for me!
copcarguyp71
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I have romanticized about this from time to time. If I was to put on the rosy glasses and go for it then I really think I would enjoy behind the scenes ride maintenance so that I could be part of the magic without actually having to deal with "front of house" issues. But then I think about year round employment and the oppressive heat in June, July and August and wonder if that is really my cup of tea. If it was a take it or leave it scenario with nothing to lose and the money or continuing employment was not necessary to live then I would probably enjoy giving it a go...
My big hope now is that no one else will be retiring in 5 years. It's all about the timing.
That's the biggest negative for me. I live in Dallas now, and we have some pretty hot summers. But we have nowhere near the level of humidity that Florida has. I'm trying to condition myself to it, fooling myself into enjoying the high heat and humidity. We'll see how successful I've been in 5 years.
MississippiBelle
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The next headline would be "Little old lady beats security host with miniature broom and dust pan in an attempt to keep parks clean". I'll just set up camp in the Swiss Family Tree House one night and never leave. No one ever goes up there anyways
mattdenine
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I've told my wife I want to work in one of the shops on Mian St. Don't want my old self standing in the hot sun.
BigRedDad
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When I retire, I am retiring. Disney has gone out of its way to get rid of as many people as they can. Some of the best people we met were the part-time retirees that were Greeters at resorts or performing other customer facing positions. One of my favorites was Birdy at POR.
momof1princess
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When I retire, I hope to work for no one ever again! I like to think that I could visit with future grandkids so often that people think I work for Disney, though.
Doug Means
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i want to be a photographer at any park...as soon as my kids get out of HS i'm selling everything to move to florida, live in a tent somewhere and work at WDW
NEmickeyfan
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In the past, I have entertained the idea of working at WDW after I retire. Friends and guests at WDW have even suggested I do so. Now that I am retired, I find the idea of working again much less appealing. I hear so many say that their "dream" is to work for Disney and all I have to say is: remove those pixie dust covered glasses!
1. Don't move to Florida unless you already have a job lined up....jobs are scarce and low paying. If that is your only income, you won't be able to live on $8.50/hour.
2..You do not get to pick your job at WDW.... after a rigorous interview process, you are offered a position... take it or leave it.
3. As a cast member, you would be required to work in any weather condition... cold, rain, heat, high humidity.. and yes, nice days, too.
4. I can't recall that I ever saw a cast member sitting.....so, you would be required to stand or walk for long periods of time.
There seems to be quite a few retirees that work for Disney.... which is great as long as you don't need the money and want to work to stay active. This also fills a need for social interaction that can diminish quite a bit after you retire. As for me, I still plan to move to Florida at some point and hope to spend many leisure days in the parks.....but working there is no longer on my bucket list.
1. Don't move to Florida unless you already have a job lined up....jobs are scarce and low paying. If that is your only income, you won't be able to live on $8.50/hour.
2..You do not get to pick your job at WDW.... after a rigorous interview process, you are offered a position... take it or leave it.
3. As a cast member, you would be required to work in any weather condition... cold, rain, heat, high humidity.. and yes, nice days, too.
4. I can't recall that I ever saw a cast member sitting.....so, you would be required to stand or walk for long periods of time.
There seems to be quite a few retirees that work for Disney.... which is great as long as you don't need the money and want to work to stay active. This also fills a need for social interaction that can diminish quite a bit after you retire. As for me, I still plan to move to Florida at some point and hope to spend many leisure days in the parks.....but working there is no longer on my bucket list.
danyoung56
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I don't think this is entirely correct. If you go into one of the cattle call auditions, then yes, they'll put you where they want you. But on their jobs website they list specific positions. If I'm applying for an advertised boat crew position, it would be silly for them to just place me wherever.
Doug Means
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all good information, but i'd hope that i'd know what i was getting into before i applied for a job there, AND if i'm already retired and end up not liking it, guess i can "Brett Farve" it and retire again.
NEmickeyfan
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you are correct.... there are specific positions that are advertised.. boat crew, cast member tryouts, etc. However, some my need to get their foot in the door and hope a better position comes along. Didn't mean to mislead... thanks for the correction.
NEmickeyfan
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Indeed... the joy of retirement for most.... you can do what you like and when you like. I found there is a learning curve after you retire and your perspective changes quite a bit. I personally know people who moved to FL without jobs.... and struggled to find any sort of employment. A reasonable person, I would think, would have done their homework before taking such a drastic step.
POLY LOVER
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how about driving the Monorail.
I would like to think that retirement comes with at least a small sense of what has been your life for the past 45 or 50 years. And a part time job, one that only takes up a few hours out of your week - much less than 40! - would be a very calming part of your old age. I'll find out for myself in 5 years or so . . .
Dartha Stewart
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The American system will frown upon this...and you can expect plenty of run-in's with the Law:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/30/homeless-man-watches-shelter-destroyed_n_5634527.html
Even if you own the land yourself.
http://www.activistpost.com/2015/10/camping-on-your-own-land-is-now-illegal.html
And Florida is one of the least-merciful states when it comes to this sort of lifestyle.
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/01/20/Southpinellas/Police_slash_open_ten.shtml