who is doing a Pro Internship in 09?

[einahpets126]

Small world - I was in 6107. I'm assuming we were the same program, since 6 was used for CPs fall in 08 and is now PIs.

We were neighbors- I was in 6105 during Fall 08!

 

[Rufio]

That is incorrect. There were 900 layoffs and 500 cuts - that's a big difference. Those 500 jobs were already vacant so no one was laid off, we're just not hiring anyone into the positions. Not to mention, that's still less than 2% of our work force down here... so not really that bad considering the economy.

I'm pretty sure the 500 in CA were not all layoffs either, but I do not know their number break downs.

the point being 1400 people are suffering. Not a positive thing.
also....just found this article supporting my facts a little more than your statement from Orlando Sentinel...

Walt Disney Co. cuts 1,400 jobs in Florida

Jason Garcia | Sentinel Staff Writer
April 4, 2009

The Walt Disney Co.'s domestic theme parks eliminated 1,900 jobs during the past six weeks — including 1,400 in Florida — the company acknowledged Friday.

The nationwide job losses included approximately 1,150 layoffs, 50 buyouts and the elimination of 700 open positions, the company said. The Florida cuts included 900 layoffs and buyouts and 500 vacant jobs that will go unfilled.

The vast majority of Disney's Florida work force is at Walt Disney World, though the company also slashed jobs at other operations in the area such as Disney Vacation Club and at a reservations center in Tampa.

It is the largest wave of job losses at Central Florida's largest employer since spring 2001, when Disney cut between 1,200 and 1,400 Orlando jobs. Disney said it had about 62,000 local employees before the latest round of cuts.

 

[islandears]

thats the same thing that was said....no?
900 layoffs....500vacant positions cut?

darn

 

[Berlioz70]

Here is what you said:

layoff toll is now 1400 in DWD

Here is what I said:

There were 900 layoffs and 500 cuts - that's a big difference.

Here is the quote from article:

The Florida cuts included 900 layoffs and buyouts and 500 vacant jobs that will go unfilled.

Only 900 people were affected, not 1400. 500 of the jobs did not have people in them... I guess you can say 500 people who had the potential to be hired weren't hired, but I don't really count that since their direct lives were not negatively impacted by this layoff process.

I should also mention that I did not mean in anyway to diminish the pain for those that were laid off... I personally know 10 and it is a very difficult, hard, sad position to be in. Some of them were great Cast Members, with a great Disney attitude and heart, which are the hardest to see go.

But, I just get tired of people beating up Disney for the layoffs when you consider the big picture they didn't really cut that many Cast Members and the company is really trying to keep as many people employed as possible.

 

[kristilovesdw]

Funny Story:

You know how all CPers want the "purple folder" to indicate they made the program?? Well I just got the "red folder" in the mail yesterday that said I was a PI. It was complete with a packet of information on housing, the Disney Look, etc. It's funny because I'm already on my PI... have been for 3 months. I think they may be a little backed up in Professional Recruiting!

I want a red folder!!!

 

[graygables]

But, I just get tired of people beating up Disney for the layoffs when you consider the big picture they didn't really cut that many Cast Members and the company is really trying to keep as many people employed as possible.

And as I've been saying, too, these job cuts have been in the works for YEARS. Disney was trying to phase them out as natural attrition took place, but with the economy, it had to hurry up the process. They are simply trimming the overgrowth and heading to a leaner, flatter organization which is the healthiest way for the company and the stockholders. I, too, know people who lost their jobs and while it's sad, it's important to remember that those jobs were superfluous to start with. They were also given decent severance packages and have been given job-placement assistance.

 

[dkmulder]

Berlioz- I got my "red" folder yesterday too but my PI starts in June!

C0NGRADULATIONS!!!

What position is it for?

Here's praying to the mouse above for the rest of our red folders.

I haven't even had a screening yet, but as I'm hearing from current PI's, that's okay

 

[Berlioz70]

Berlioz- I got my "red" folder yesterday too but my PI starts in June!

This building 6 thing is so funny. I lived in Patterson 6308 during my Fall 2008 cp. I loved it!

CONGRATS!! I wonder if the current PIs got their folders with your mailing since we never got them to begin with (must still be sitting out there in their mail folders to this address list)

YAY for building six... the shortest walk to the Chatham bus stop

And as I've been saying, too, these job cuts have been in the works for YEARS. Disney was trying to phase them out as natural attrition took place, but with the economy, it had to hurry up the process. They are simply trimming the overgrowth and heading to a leaner, flatter organization which is the healthiest way for the company and the stockholders. I, too, know people who lost their jobs and while it's sad, it's important to remember that those jobs were superfluous to start with. They were also given decent severance packages and have been given job-placement assistance.

Well said!

 

[dopeyrunner]

Berlioz- I got my "red" folder yesterday too but my PI starts in June!

This building 6 thing is so funny. I lived in Patterson 6308 during my Fall 2008 cp. I loved it!

Ok so what is your PI for and what is the pay rate? Also Congrats

 

[DwightKSchrute]

Aerden,
Thanks so much for your story of hope! My biggest concern is that I will not hear anything and go ahead and get a CP extension which starts on 5/17, THEN I'll get the call for a PI after it's too late. Paranoid much? I feel like the clock is ticking on my decisions and if I make the wrong move...

Also, out of curiosity, and I know you might not be able to talk about it, but where is GR on the $7-$13/hr range?

GR at WDW is on the lower side of the pay scale - I think it is $9.10 an hour.

 

[DwightKSchrute]

I really hope not, this is one of the roles I was really looking forward to...

And I take that back. I misread the role - I think you were referring to the CP housing event role, not the MK CP coordinator. They're so close in name. Disregard my previous statement please

 

[Rufio]

oh what a man!
i support him majority of the time...
but i read where he foregoed a 2.4 million in a 51 million dollars package for 2008-

wowzers.
i cannot wait to be CEO!!

just a random fact

 

[wakyzachy]

Oh my I'm going crazy. I had my pre-screening interview on Friday and so far no one has called me back or anything. Has anyone heard anything about the graphic design position?

 

[tink8685]

Oh my I'm going crazy. I had my pre-screening interview on Friday and so far no one has called me back or anything. Has anyone heard anything about the graphic design position?

Is that the communications planning: graphic design/journalism internship? I applied for the same one, but I am a journalism major. I haven't heard anything yet, but I'm not too worried because I know there are many others who haven't heard back either. I wonder how many people they accept for the position.

 

[einahpets126]

Did anyone apply for an internship in ticketing? I got a voice mail today and the manager said he wanted to discuss an internship in ticketing with me. I didn't apply for it, but I do remember seeing a ticketing specialist PI. I'm at work now, so I have to call him back later, but I'm really surprised to have been contacted without applying.

 

[Aerdan]

Hey! Legally pay isn't confidential, so:

$9.82/hr

And PS: I also JUST got my folder delivered.

 

[wakyzachy]

Is that the communications planning: graphic design/journalism internship? I applied for the same one, but I am a journalism major. I haven't heard anything yet, but I'm not too worried because I know there are many others who haven't heard back either. I wonder how many people they accept for the position.

Yep it was the same one. Hopefully they accept A LOT!

 

[dopeyrunner]

So I had the screening interview with casting and the prelim with the guy from PI recuiting. The guy from PI said that someone would call me sometime this week from recreation. . has anyone gotten the call from there actual location they applied for? If so how long did it take for you to get the call and did they schedule the interview or just do it right then and there? I only ask cause I am on a three hour time difference and tend to sleep late so while its a 11:00am here and I am just getting ready for the day its already 2:00pm in Florida. I would hate to be asleep, partial awake or at the gym when they call.

 

[PennState24]

And the waiting process begins again for another PI

 

[avsemijalac]

Is that the communications planning: graphic design/journalism internship? I applied for the same one, but I am a journalism major. I haven't heard anything yet, but I'm not too worried because I know there are many others who haven't heard back either. I wonder how many people they accept for the position.

I also applied for the Communication Plainning: Graphic Design/Journalism internship, but on the GD side of it. They told me during my phone interview that they would be interviewing people until the 10th (this Friday!) and that there are wanting to fill 8 spots. At least one intern needs to go to each area. We probably won't be hearing anything for anther week or two, so don't freak!