Jenny Sanders
DIS Veteran
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- Jun 8, 2007
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Hello everyone and thank you for all the well wishes for Tim. Joe got him all moved down. His car made it, and he's getting to know the heavily trafficked area of Orlando. Seriously, that city is a mess. I thought it was bad up here in Chicago. Nope! Orlando is an entirely different ballgame. There's a housing shortage, which means apartment rentals are more expensive. Blah! Blah! Blah! It's just crazy how populated the area has become.
We've had some apartment issues. We had originally leased a studio. When Joe and Tim finally saw it in person, Joe immediately went back to the leasing office and upgraded him to a 1 bedroom. He didn't have any hot water last night, so the poor kid had to take an ice-cold shower. His dishwasher isn't working. Two of the doors aren't sealed properly, AND they are short-staffed in the maintenance department. Sigh. So, Timmy has called me several times VERY unhappy. This makes me unhappy as his mom. I want this to be a great experience for him because now it's more than the DCP, it's his home. He's committed to his lease for 12 months and can't change jobs for 12 months. On the upside, he's in a brand new unit and he's the first to live in it. The grounds are nicely manicured and his complex has 3 pools and lots of fun amenities.
On the positive, he now has hot water, and maintenance is scheduled to come around 5. Let's pray that all works out...
Now, for the BEST news!!!! Tim will be working at All-Star Movies. He will have 4/10 hour shifts, which means 3 days off a week to enjoy his new city and all the attractions around him. This month, Disney employees are allowed back into the parks. So, the timing couldn't be better!!!! Tim will also be working in housekeeping. Yep, he won't be needing his Bachelors in Mass Communications to clean rooms but he at least has a FT job with the company he has wanted to work for since he was in middle school. He will also have benefits and insurance after the 90 day trial period.
What I've learned moving your child 5 states away...You have to let your kids live their dreams and experience all the highs and lows that come with it. At some point, you have to recognize that they are adults and have to live the life that they want, not the one that you want for them. I know that Tim won't be in housekeeping forever. With his work ethic and personality, I see him advancing with Disney and living his best life. ❤
If you happen to see him around, introduce yourself and say hi!!!!
We've had some apartment issues. We had originally leased a studio. When Joe and Tim finally saw it in person, Joe immediately went back to the leasing office and upgraded him to a 1 bedroom. He didn't have any hot water last night, so the poor kid had to take an ice-cold shower. His dishwasher isn't working. Two of the doors aren't sealed properly, AND they are short-staffed in the maintenance department. Sigh. So, Timmy has called me several times VERY unhappy. This makes me unhappy as his mom. I want this to be a great experience for him because now it's more than the DCP, it's his home. He's committed to his lease for 12 months and can't change jobs for 12 months. On the upside, he's in a brand new unit and he's the first to live in it. The grounds are nicely manicured and his complex has 3 pools and lots of fun amenities.
On the positive, he now has hot water, and maintenance is scheduled to come around 5. Let's pray that all works out...
Now, for the BEST news!!!! Tim will be working at All-Star Movies. He will have 4/10 hour shifts, which means 3 days off a week to enjoy his new city and all the attractions around him. This month, Disney employees are allowed back into the parks. So, the timing couldn't be better!!!! Tim will also be working in housekeeping. Yep, he won't be needing his Bachelors in Mass Communications to clean rooms but he at least has a FT job with the company he has wanted to work for since he was in middle school. He will also have benefits and insurance after the 90 day trial period.
What I've learned moving your child 5 states away...You have to let your kids live their dreams and experience all the highs and lows that come with it. At some point, you have to recognize that they are adults and have to live the life that they want, not the one that you want for them. I know that Tim won't be in housekeeping forever. With his work ethic and personality, I see him advancing with Disney and living his best life. ❤
If you happen to see him around, introduce yourself and say hi!!!!