College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[csaribay]

OK so I have another question lol!

Th Ducktorate...is that only if you take a College level class or does that count for the DES seminar things too?

Ducktorates are only awarded for collegiate courses recommended for credit by ACE. Other education programs have their own completion certificates (the DES series has a a rustic treasure-map style certificate).

Upon successful completion the program also has its own completion certificate that you'll get at graduation along with your ears.

 

[jen22va]

Hey everyone... I'm sure these questions have been asked before but I'm kinda new here.

What is the average take home pay for a 2 week paycheck after taxes and rent is taken out? (I'm hopin to live in a 3 bedroom at Vista.)

Are there Wachovia banks in Florida?

What's the best cell phone service to have there?

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[Fairyprincess316]

Hey everyone... I'm sure these questions have been asked before but I'm kinda new here.

What is the average take home pay for a 2 week paycheck after taxes and rent is taken out? (I'm hopin to live in a 3 bedroom at Vista.)

Are there Wachovia banks in Florida?

What's the best cell phone service to have there?

Thanks for your help in advance!

Yes there are wachovia banks in fl cause thats what bank i use and as far as cell phone service i have cingular/at&t and it does fine for me around disney but i think most carriers should work around there, as far as pay i have no idea. This will be my first CP. I finnaly got my date- i Leave May 28th!! im really excited. hoped this helped a little.



Rebecca

 

[jen22va]

Yes there are wachovia banks in fl cause thats what bank i use and as far as cell phone service i have cingular/at&t and it does fine for me around disney but i think most carriers should work around there, as far as pay i have no idea. This will be my first CP. I finnaly got my date- i Leave May 28th!! im really excited. hoped this helped a little.



Rebecca

Thanks for your help!! Congrats! I've just started the waiting game so I'm crossing my fingers!

 

[csaribay]

What is the average take home pay for a 2 week paycheck after taxes and rent is taken out? (I'm hopin to live in a 3 bedroom at Vista.)

Ah, what a question!

It depends how much of your training is scheduled during your second week. My first pay-check was somewhere in the neighborhood of $80. My second was a whopping $3.74 (saved as a memento of my experience)- the best out of anyone in my apartment. Save one other person, the rest of my roommates all had negative pay-stubs. The double rent deduction definitely takes its toll on that pay period.

You'll want to bring some starter cash, for sure.

 

[jen22va]

Ah, what a question!

It depends how much of your training is scheduled during your second week. My first pay-check was somewhere in the neighborhood of $80. My second was a whopping $3.74 (saved as a memento of my experience)- the best out of anyone in my apartment. Save one other person, the rest of my roommates all had negative pay-stubs. The double rent deduction definitely takes its toll on that pay period.

You'll want to bring some starter cash, for sure.

Thanks for the info! After the first two checks... what's the average take home for a 2 week period?

I'm not planning on taking any classes if I get in so is it easy to pick up extra hours?

 

[TinyBit]

Ah, what a question!

It depends how much of your training is scheduled during your second week. My first pay-check was somewhere in the neighborhood of $80. My second was a whopping $3.74 (saved as a memento of my experience)- the best out of anyone in my apartment. Save one other person, the rest of my roommates all had negative pay-stubs. The double rent deduction definitely takes its toll on that pay period.

You'll want to bring some starter cash, for sure.

You dont get paid for training? Why was the second check so low? I would think the first one would be the lowest. Please explain.

 

[csaribay]

Thanks for the info! After the first two checks... what's the average take home for a 2 week period?

I'm not planning on taking any classes if I get in so is it easy to pick up extra hours?

After that, for an average work week I was getting about $130/clear of rent and taxes per pay period, which is weekly. That's $260 on a two week rolling basis.

You dont get paid for training? Why was the second check so low? I would think the first one would be the lowest. Please explain.

You do actually get paid for training, but the thing is that your rent from week one (which isn't taken out of your first pay-check) is actually applied to your second pay-check, in addition to that current week's rent. The double rent deduction virtually nails that paycheck.

 

[Sehsun]

Laundry: are the laundry rooms crowded? Do you have to stand there and wait to use them or is it pretty easy? If I don't bring too many clothes I'll need to do laundry a lot.

I didn't find the laundry rooms to be crowded whenever I went and could usually find a couple that were not being used.

The laundry rooms at Chatham (building 2, at least) just put in new washers and dryers around the time I left. That was a great thing because sometimes I would use a dryer that didn't work. Thankfully, the people at Chatham front desk will refund you your money if this does occur.

Oh, and do most people cook or do they eat out? How about lunches, do many people bring lunch? I think it would be easier to do that, and cheaper, but I dont want to be the only one.

I brought my lunch to work, but I noticed that many people did buy their lunch. For me it was easier to bring lunch (even though it takes a little time the night before, but it pays off). I eat slow, so I think bringing lunch saved me time so I didn't have to walk to the cafeteria/food place, pick something to eat, wait in line, and walk back to my work location. And yes, it did save money too. I went to Publix about every other week.

 

[Fairyprincess316]

Thanks for your help!! Congrats! I've just started the waiting game so I'm crossing my fingers!

Good luck to you! hope your wait isn't like mine was.



Rebecca

 

[joepic]

Well today marks 3 weeks exactly since my sister interviewed. Hopefully she'll be getting her letter soon. We've been extremely patient.

 

[spectroaddy]

I have a question about the disney look, I wear (prescription) glasses and they have a little tint in the lens, is this acceptable for the disney look??? I would hate to buy new glasses, the ones I have currently cost enough!!!

 

[MickeysGirl1988]

hey everyone, i've been reading a lot of the posts
I sent in my paper work and had my interview last week now I'm waiting

 

[CelticBelle]

hey everyone, i've been reading a lot of the posts
I sent in my paper work and had my interview last week now I'm waiting

welcome to the DIS boards. Good luck waiting. I suggest you find yourself a good book that will take your mind away from waiting. But it seems that the last couple weeks people have gotten their letters very fast. within a couple weeks.

 

[kandeebunny]

I have a question about the disney look, I wear (prescription) glasses and they have a little tint in the lens, is this acceptable for the disney look??? I would hate to buy new glasses, the ones I have currently cost enough!!!

I just went and bought new "work" glasses today. Icky brown frames (I'm too pale to pull off black, and my lenses are too thick to look good in wire) as my current frames are purple and this is a no-no. The frames were the cheap part, I am dreading getting the lenses. I am going with tintless lenses this time, which I don't normally do to be safe.

Call your recruiter and ask if you are in doubt!

 

[wenzdae]

Yes there are wachovia banks in fl cause thats what bank i use and as far as cell phone service i have cingular/at&t and it does fine for me around disney but i think most carriers should work around there, as far as pay i have no idea. This will be my first CP. I finnaly got my date- i Leave May 28th!! im really excited. hoped this helped a little.



Rebecca

Just good info to know, there are a few cell companies you will be able to get discounts from once you are on the disney payroll. I do not know them all, but know cingular/AT&T does (since I have service w/ them) and verizon too. It is kinda cool all the different discounts we get from a whole LOT of places.

 

[breathinforluck]

Just good info to know, there are a few cell companies you will be able to get discounts from once you are on the disney payroll. I do not know them all, but know cingular/AT&T does (since I have service w/ them) and verizon too. It is kinda cool all the different discounts we get from a whole LOT of places.

Do you know if we can get the discount on AT&T even if we had the phone before working for Disney?

 

[CelticBelle]

Do you know if we can get the discount on AT&T even if we had the phone before working for Disney?

you should check with your campus or look online at the AT&t site because they offer discounts to most college campuses also

 

[csaribay]

Do you know if we can get the discount on AT&T even if we had the phone before working for Disney?

Yep- only exception is people with iPhone plans (no discounts on those plans).

All major nation-wide cellular carriers offer discounts to Disney Cast Members. You'll be able to find more info out after you arrive on the company portal.

 

[spectroaddy]

I just went and bought new "work" glasses today. Icky brown frames (I'm too pale to pull off black, and my lenses are too thick to look good in wire) as my current frames are purple and this is a no-no. The frames were the cheap part, I am dreading getting the lenses. I am going with tintless lenses this time, which I don't normally do to be safe.

Call your recruiter and ask if you are in doubt!

Thanks, I will make sure to email her about my glasses issue tomorrow!!! I would be very disappointed if I have to go buy a new lenses. Like you said, frames are pretty cheap, but the lens cost me like 150.00!!! I need some tint, my eyes are very senstive to direct sunlight!!! Its just a very light tint, not dark at all!!! maybe grayish color!!!