Can I become a DVC guide? Is it for someone like me?

[Maribel]

Guys, I need your expert opinion on this. I was wondering if anyone in this board knows something about the DVC Guide job.

Here is the thing:

I'm a computer engineer with a MBA. I have always worked on sales (software), but when my first daughter was born (four years ago) things got complicated as my line of job requires extensive traveling. I managed, hardly. And I have to say I was doing a very poor job since I was limiting myself on the traveling so that I could take care of my child. But when I got pregnant the second time, I decided to stop working altogether and get the girls the attention they needed from their mother. That was two years ago.
I would like to get back to work, but I know I can't come back to what I was doing before. I started thinking, what else can I do?

Since I love Disney, and live in Florida, I started looking what type of jobs are available for someone like me, with sales experience, Disney lover.

I came across the DVC Guide position. It seems to be something I would most definitely love to do, not exactly my area of expertise, but I can get my FL Real Estate license with no problem, and with the right training into the messages, the positioning of the product, etc, I can see myself selling DVC points in no time.

But, is it something that a mom can do in a schedule that fits their family routine? I mean, is it a 9 to 5 kind of job? Maybe something that can be done from home (at least part of it)? Would it take considerably time from weekends and holidays? Do you have to live in Orlando? I never met my guide, we did everything over the phone and mail, so I guess the work can be done from anywhere, but I'm close enought to Orlando that I can be there if needed.

Hopefully you guys know something about this work and can give me a hand in deciding if I should apply or not.

Thanks in advance

 

[MdmMim]

My guide has small children and works from home. I don't know her hours, but she's been doing this for a few years.

 

[dwelty]

We can all give you our opinions, but I think your best option is to just call your guide and she what he/she says. They will definately know the answer to your question.

My hats off to you for putting your kids first. You can always work full time when they are grown, but they will only be kids for a little while.

Heres hoping that there is a part time position for you at DVC!

 

[msabol01]

I don't have his number with me, but my guide has a similar background to yours. His name is Andrew Hicks, maybe you can call the DVC number and ask for him by name.

Good Luck.

 

[PixieDusters]

Guys, I need your expert opinion on this. I was wondering if anyone in this board knows something about the DVC Guide job.

Hi Maribel,

I am very curious to see what you find out about the DVC guide position. Please let me know if you find out you can work from home. This is something I have thought about also.

Thanks,
PixieDusters

 

[bobbiwoz]

Our guide is Michelle, and I know she's been doing it for quite a while, and she has reached the point when she doesn't have to work on weekends. So, really you better find out from DVC! Best wishes...are you sure you just don't want the CM discount to buy more points??

Bobbi

 

[Maribel]

Thank you guys for your good advice. I guess I will try and contact my DVC guide first and see what he has to say. I have never met him in person, and frankly, I haven't spoke to him since I bought my points in 2005.
I wonder if guides will be willing (or allowed) to talk about their jobs and the things DVD has to offer in terms of employment with their clients.