Greetings All, I'm doing some research on this seasonal work and I've noticed that all these "my experience" vids are by 20 somethings and no retired folks like me 60+. The only ones I've come across have been Camp ground managers...not interested in that!
Hello Amy L, i worked at the OF lodge 40 years ago, and have never forgotten the experience , 1980 and 1981 summers. there is hardly a day that goes buy when i don't think about it. Back then employees lived in Cabins, i loved it. i still talk with the people i worked with, what a magical place
I'll be working the front desk at Lake this summer! It was nice to see a video from the perspective of someone in a front desk position most of the ones I've seen have only been from housekeeping haha
Thanks for the entertaining and informative video. My daughter went to work for Xanterra at Yellowstone 8 years ago. She still lives near Yellowstone. The only thing missing from your video is a WOW factor photo or video of truly just how Amzingly Beautiful Yellowstone is. My daughter went from working in the Gift shop of Lake Lodge to 2 differnet Park Ranger positions for the NPS 1.) Gate Collections West gate 2.) Interpetive Ranger Norris Geyser Basin. The thing that sticks in my mind the most is my daughter saying (with her arm pointing out) "Dad , this is my Office!" And it has been ever since. For both her and her husband.
Hey there. Thank you for sharing your experience. I am 41 years old and the idea of working at the national parks like this has intrigued me for years. My question is- Am I too old to start now? LOL I'm concerned about feeling out of place because I'm 20 years older than everyone around me... 😂
I worked there last summer and there was a lot of people in that age range & even older. You should also be placed in a nicer dorm then the younger adults.
Would bringing a 32’ inch flat screen TV be weird for seasonal work? Does anyone do that?? I got a job and don’t know if I should sell mine or bring it with.
Hi, I'm actually not sure how they are doing the dorms this year with the covid situation. I would definitely double check and ask once you get in contact with a recruiter :)
@@amyvelvetlinker for sure! My little bro worked there this summer and caught covid even tho he was in his RV. Anyway, thanks for the reply and for posting the video!
How do u get to work from your dorm? Do they have a certain bus that picks u up n takes u to your job location and BACK to dorm? And if so....whats the hours of work?
Hi my name is Jeff and i love ur experience. I have worked in Yellowstone from 1999 till 2014 And had wonderful experiences plus did 2 winters. I have worked all locations except Roosevelt. My job was working in 999 the fast food place called The Pony Express at Old Faithful Inn. I loved it. Especially during rush time. I started out at $7.25 an hour so you see i did not go for the money but the experience and fun and meeting people from all countries that at that time was called AMFAC. Now known as Xanterra. Plus i worked Death Valley, The South Rim of The Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon.
I know that there is no public transportation, but do you think it is hard to live in yellowstone without a car? I don't have one and I don't plan on getting one. I was hired as a housekeeper from June-September, but I want to make sure I will be able to make the most of my experience without any transportation. Thanks!
Hi, I would say it can be difficult but it’s still doable. I would highly recommend signing up for any trips/hikes with the employee rec center, because they provide transportation out of the area and offer new places to explore. I hope/assume they’d have them at other locations at the park, but I can say for sure they had those options at the old faithful area when I was there. I didn’t have a car either, but my roommate had one and other people I met at the front desk had them so I was able to join them a lot of the time to get out of the area. I’d recommend getting out there and making friends too, because a decent amount of people there had cars. :)
