I'm so Torn!

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I'm not necessarily looking for advice, more just needing to write down how I feel.

I used to be an entertainment CM for Disney and loved it. I now work at a theme park owned by Cedar Fair known as Worlds of Fun. I was an assistant lead in rides last year and loved it. That was my first job for Disney (Fantasyland) and I did miss working rides. But I also miss entertainment a lot. Their entertainment is nothing like Disney's. They have several, shows but those do not seem to be very popular. They have the Peanuts Characters but every time I see them, the former Disney Character in me cringes! Our big entertainment thing is our Halloween Haunt.

I really loved rides, but at the same time really miss entertainment. I have technically been rehired as a lead or assistant lead in rides (I should be hearing any day now). Somebody mentioned to me I should talk to entertainment about being a lead or a Sup. I bit the bullet and e-mailed them and they want to interview.

I'm just not sure which one I want to do more. I wish there was a way to do both. I do want to go back to entertainment at Disney and am considering the possibility of one day auditioning for equity. This would certainly give me something to put on my resume. Of course, I'm being told that rides may not let me go anyway! I'm just so torn on what I want to do. LOL. I'm sure whatever happens, it will work out for the best.

 

[lisah0711]

Oh, decisions, decisions! Well for starters you have nothing to lose by interviewing and having a chance to ask questions. Maybe you could do rides for some shifts and entertainment for other, ie backup lead for entertaining. Most employers would jump at the chance to have a good, reliable back up who is willing to cross train.

I know the Disney entertaining is near and dear to your heart. Does Disney entertaining prefer some entertainment experience regardless of where it comes from or would your other Disney work suffice? And if there is a wedding being planned this summer, which job would make that easier?

If it were me I would keep checking it out and see what comes of it. The worst thing they will say is "no."

Good luck!

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I would be able to go back to my Disney job (character performer) with just my Disney experience. Actually, with my height and my dance background, that wouldn't even be necessary. But I know when you audition for equity they do ask for a resume, and other than singing in church, I wouldn't have anything to put on it.

One thing that would make a difference is if I was offered a supervisor position vs. just lead.

 

[lisah0711]

Oh I totally agree that a supervisory job, even as relief or backup, would be something that would look nice on any resume. But I would keep in mind plusses for Disney, too, because I know that is something that you would really like to do. You have a lot more flexibility now in what you can do since you are single. That flexibility could go away once you have a hubby and if any little ones come on the horizon.

Be sure and let us know how it works out!