Cool, so how have you managed to work both years? Do you have to reapply each time the same way? Where do you work when you go out there?
I worked at Blizzard Beach as a lifeguard last year and will be working somewhere (maybe the same, maybe not) as a lifeguard this year. Going twice has a long story attached to it that I don't want to go into here...but it shows the fun I had
welshtigger...as adjonline did say, I was not at all trying to be nasty. First of all, in the US and Canada it IS discrimination to change the minimum wage based on age. A 50 year old and a 15 year old starting the same job, and the same time doing the same thing will get paid the same hourly rate. Of course, there are always exceptions, however in most 'retail' and 'service' type jobs this is the case. And before you get so mad again, please re-read what I wrote: "I'm 31 now, and I can't imagine doing the program when I was 28. But then again, everyone's different - it just may be the right thing for you." People come to this board to learn about the program, from those currently on it, and those who are alumni. Being an alumni, and being close to your age now, I am just telling you what I feel, and giving my advice. I honestly can't imagine doing the program now, or even 3 years ago. But like I said, everyone is different. One of my best friends was 33 when he went down. Still, it was the right time in his life for it....I would never do it at 33! And re: "not letting me apply would be exactly that". Um, who's not letting you apply? Not me...not WDW. In any case, if you are that defensive, and I'm not being nasty here, but I do genuinely suggest that you leave out bits of information that maybe you are sensitive to. And I know you have reiterated that you are not doing it for the money, you've made that very clear....but this thread started with the question about money. Would it not be odd if that was not addressed? I gave examples of my own situation, and that even with the most moderate of responsibilities back home, I still had a slight struggle. With you being, ahem, the age you are, I would only assume that you are like most people, ahem, your age, and have more responsibilies than the average WDWIP participant. So assuming that (and if I'm wrong please correct me), then maybe making $6.70/hour (or whatever it is now) may not be a wise career choice for you. Sorry for me actually thinking more into your situation than everyone else, but at 28 years old (ahem) I had a hell of a lot more bills and responsibilties then when I was 21. I'm just putting myself in your shoes...and was hoping to give you some genuine, heart-felt and experienced advice.
i can appreciate what your saying, but as we're only allowed to work there for a year, it's hardly a life changing career move-i'm wanting to do it for the experience more than anything, and the original post was started out of curiosity more than anything else as i couldn't find anything anywhere about wages
It would be an excellent career move. As Disney is a world renowned company and are famed for their excellence. on a personal level this is partly why i am going to gain a better understanding of it all!
I agree that it would be an excellent career move but only if i didnt have to come home after 12 months tho
Well I have only one thing to say : you start low and you finish high (and that is if you prove your good willing and your hard work, just like my dad did... he started out paid 4/5$ per hour as a greeter at the german pavilion and finished - before a sad ending - as a senior manager in restaurants ... took him 18 years but he made it and all that with disney) So follow your dreams, and if you believe in them they will come true... ok it had nothing to do with the main subject but anyways just to say you start low to finish high.... in most cases....
My dad was german and he stayed 5 years at WDW... Oo Then moved on to Disneyland Paris.... I gues it had advantages marrying an american (to be able to stay that long)...
Aaah it all comes back to marrying an American again. Lol how often does that subject come up on here lol. ;D Ona x
With tips- gratuity is added to your paycheque...but is taxed at 40% or so I'm told. Charge tips (from credit cards etc) are given to you at the end of the night when you cash out, and they all go through the system so mr taxman knows exactly what you've received and tax you accordingly. Cash tips are nicer, because at the end of every night you declare how much cash tips you've made. As for how much you make in tips, varies hugely depending what restaurant you're working in, the time of year, how many British tables you get Lol. Hope this helps Charlotte x
