Disney Classes QUESTION!!!

[Goofster18]

So thanks to everyone who replied, this is great info!!! I think I'll check on what credit I could get, if any, for that marketing you class. I plan on coming back and doing the CP again, so it is something to maybe wait on, I'll talk with my parents and go over the syllabus, what credit I could get, etc. And it is understandable the whole PAC thing, I woulda never thought of it that way!! But that's Disney!! It is comforting to know there are at least one or two shifts I could pick up at some points throughout. OK, feeling much better!!! still scared of all the horror stories I have been hearing (seems to be more and more and more lately,.....) but I'm still just excited to work with DISNEY!!! YAY!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[BabyPiglet]

I find it a little funny that character attendants aren't allowed to do parade guest control, but they deal with guest control everyday. That's basically one of the biggest duties of their job.

 

[Toffy]

^Yeah... you know, if it were specific to one resort, I'd almost think that decision was made due to some managment politics (sounds like something we'd get down here at DLR)

 

[PrincessJordynx]

FSFB RARELY has shifts.

Is this your role? It's mine for Fall 09 and if that is the case that is truly upsetting.

 

[kmg148]

Is this your role? It's mine for Fall 09 and if that is the case that is truly upsetting.

Yes, it is.

I never really see past 32 hours a week. However, my friend from school who works at the Crystal Palace sometimes has 12 hour days. It just depends on where you are placed.

My location doesn't allow anyone to pick up overtime, so they will deny any switches if it gives someone an extra day.

I've only seen a handful of shifts on the hub for FSFB. Garden Grill once, H&V once, couple of Tusker House, and a couple of Tony's Town Square. They are very rare because of the site specific training that is usually needed, so many never post them. QSR is very generic, not very site specific. The restaurant I work at never posts shifts.

 

[PrincessJordynx]

well here's hoping for a busy restaurant lol. i work generally 25hrs a week at my restaurant at home, of course i get a higher pay so it works out but i do hope ill be able to get enough hours. =/

 

[jewjubean]

Does anyone know how Merchandise is for picking up shifts??
Im all for working!

 

[Joanna71985]

Does anyone know how Merchandise is for picking up shifts??
Im all for working!

Merchandise is usually pretty good for getting extra shifts. Some are untrained, some are Matra trained, and others are Matra/Merchantainment trained.

 

[christiemarsh88]

Merchandise is usually pretty good for getting extra shifts. Some are untrained, some are Matra trained, and others are Matra/Merchantainment trained.

I'm merchandise, too, and I was wondering about this. What are Matra and Merchantainment?

 

[kmg148]

Matra is the system on the computer you use for cash handling.

Merchantainment is just what Merch is sometimes called.

Just cross your fingers for a 3 meal restaurant. I work at one of the busiest and most popular restaurants on property..about 500-600 guests a night and I still only get that many hours.

 

[PrincessJordynx]

really that sucks. i didnt want a 3 meal actually, im not a morning person. i was hoping due to my experience they would want to work me alot =/ oh well its not the money i suppose.

 

[graygables]

I wouldn't count at all on being able to pick up shifts. Yes, PAC are now attractions. Many QSFB have added Matra to the requirement as well. Fortunately for my 20yo she is both attractions and Matra trained or she wouldn't work nearly enough (she's PT at the moment) Shifts outside the busy times are very few and far between, I haven't found a single one I *could* pick up that would mesh with my own schedule, even during the peak around Easter.

That said, I opted to take the Explorations in Leadership course this term and have enjoyed it. The information is excellent and has added value to my education and program. It was well worth the 2 hours per week I needed to dedicate to it. There was no homework, but since I'm in a Master's program, I already knew there would be no credit for it anyway.

 

[kmg148]

It really doesn't have a whole lot to do with your experience. Some people where I work have a lot, others do not. I think I have a lot, I'm a supervisor in a Guest Relations. A lot of the work I do comes easily, to others it doesn't.

There are far more 3 meal and even 2 meal restaurants than dinner only.

 

[kenovak]

In my experience, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find shifts to pick-up. Many of the shifts that I have posted are either awkward times (like 4 or 6 hour shifts) or are available at the times that you are already scheduled to work, which if you are a CP, is typically closing. There are opportunities if you talk with your leaders ... my leaders knew that I was dependable and reliable, so if they had a lot of call outs, they knew that they could call me and I would usually come in and help. I got a lot of hours that way during slow times.