View Full Version : A "magical" opportunity.
dropCGCF
03-09-2005, 11:02 AM
One day at school, I was walking to the cafeteria to go play some table-tennis, when I walked by a table offering a paid internship to Walt Disney World.
So, I applied. I had been to Disney World, and I loved it.
I went to a presentation, it was pretty exciting how they explained everything about the internship. Before I knew it, three hours later I was signed up with an interview session.
Yesterday, I got a letter in the mail tellng me that I have been selected to be a quick-service food vendor.
I have two weeks to decide if I want to go, and it's an exciting opportunity to go, but do you gys think it would be worth putting a semester of college on hold to get Walt Disney World on my resume? Would you leave everything behind for a $6.75/hr job for four months?
MuGen
03-09-2005, 11:09 AM
I don't think so....... I mean it puts Walt Disney World on your resume, however the position is Quick Food Vendor and when it comes down to putting in Salary History on your resume that job doesn't look too good. (the 6.75/hr part)
In any case, you might enjoy it if you went, however I think if you didn't go you can finish college sooner and you can have a world more of opportunities. Opportunities usually come to college graduates a lot faster than WDW quick food vendor employees.
All in all... I say you should continue with college. But it's up to you man... just presenting my opinion.
Not unless there's something else you want to accomplish during that time period as well.
What difference does it make if it's at Disney World? You'll be sick of the place within a week.
Happydude
03-09-2005, 11:36 AM
i agree with both posts above...
i also don't think it's worth it...and having worked in a fast-food place before you will be sick of it very fast! and $6.75 isn't worth it.
jeepnut
03-09-2005, 12:59 PM
They do those sign ups at my college every semester. Of the people I have talked to that have gone, the vast majority said they found it to be worthless. Just letting you know.
GameMaster
03-09-2005, 01:05 PM
I would grab the opportunity and not think twice about it.
College will always be available but an opportunity to work in the Magic Kingdom does not appear very often. If I was offered something like that at DisneyLand, I would definitely do it.
The opportunity to work in a world that celebrates youth, imagination, and dreams come true is the greatest opportunity you'll ever get.
This is a gift from fate, allowing you four more precious months of happiness before you sumbit to the darkness of higher education. Please do not turn it down.
Actually it's a world that celebrates homophobia and corporate greed.
GameMaster
03-09-2005, 01:18 PM
Neo, Neo, Neo... You bitter, cynical, jaded...thing.
DimHalo
03-09-2005, 01:21 PM
While most of the people I have talked to who have done it say that it was a horrible experience. I do know someone that loved it. She liked it so much that she has decided to return (she is there this semester) and has been promoted to being Mickey Mouse. It all comes down to whether you think it is right for you.
I wouldn't do it though.
Jonbo298
03-09-2005, 01:33 PM
I'd say pass on it. College is more important then a $6.75/hour job at Disney World since you have to put everything else on hold
dropCGCF
03-09-2005, 01:36 PM
If I said that two of my best friends are also going, would that change your views?
The Germanator
03-09-2005, 01:42 PM
Two good friends certainly helps, but I still wouldn't do it. I've taken a semester off of college to pursue some other things, and I now I regret being a term behind...
Your situation is different from mine, but I still wouldn't take a $6.75 job just to go to Disney World...If you still want to do something like this you could probably get the same or hopefully better job after school is finished.
What you should really be asking is, "how is this going to affect my career?" How can you write it on your resumes to show that you have the skills for your required dream job? It would appear best on a job application that involves a lot of interaction with people, I think. Keep that in mind.
Crash
03-09-2005, 03:00 PM
me and crashette wanted to do that... we talked to a couple of workers who were there on an internship, and they seemed to like it (she worked in the candy store though)
you live in these dormitories....
If you're like me and love to be around people and make people who wanna have fun, have more fun... I'd say do it, I mean it's the happiest place on earth!!!!!!!!!!!
MuGen
03-09-2005, 03:12 PM
I still think 6.75 an hour is a bit cheap for putting college on hold. If you think about it, it's in Disney World and all, but it's not all fun and games... you'll be working
And you'll be working for 6.75 an hour none the less.
I can't even play the same game for four months, let alone live in Disney World... even with friends.
Crash
03-09-2005, 03:17 PM
hey, i walked around a cave (cave of the winds, colorado) for 5 months, and had the time of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DimHalo
03-09-2005, 03:29 PM
Don't you get some college credit for it? It is an internship right...
What you should really be asking is, "how is this going to affect my career?" How can you write it on your resumes to show that you have the skills for your required dream job? It would appear best on a job application that involves a lot of interaction with people, I think. Keep that in mind.
hehe yeah....money.....
If your friends are going then yeah I would definitely be more interested in going.
Stonecutter
03-09-2005, 07:58 PM
Just think about what it's going to be like when you're a second semester senior, and you could already be out in the real world, working a job that will pay you 8 or 10 times that amount, but you're stuck finishing bull**** classes that don't even apply to your major and living in a dorm or with your parents all because you took a job as a fast food cook that was dubbed an "internship" so they could pay you $5 or $6 less than what your labor would actually be worth, and $2 or $3 less than what you could actually be paid.
I'm pretty sure the minimum wage is going up to $6.25 an hour later this year.
This isn't a internship, it's a ****ty job at McMickey, everyone that applied probably got accepted.
Edit: Woo 1900
Happydude
03-09-2005, 08:17 PM
Just think about what it's going to be like when you're a second semester senior, and you could already be out in the real world, working a job that will pay you 8 or 10 times that amount, but you're stuck finishing bull**** classes that don't even apply to your major and living in a dorm or with your parents all because you took a job as a fast food cook that was dubbed an "internship" so they could pay you $5 or $6 less than what your labor would actually be worth, and $2 or $3 less than what you could actually be paid.
I'm pretty sure the minimum wage is going up to $6.25 an hour later this year.
This isn't a internship, it's a ****ty job at McMickey, everyone that applied probably got accepted.
Edit: Woo 1900
he's got a point there...
I agree with most of the posts here. Of course, it'll be great experience working with Walt Disney World but then again. most of the time you'll probably be stuck behind a hot dog stand. I think it'll be something impressive to put on your resume only if you are planning to work in the hospitality field in the future.
If I were you, I rather not go than to delay college by 4 months. If I went, everyone would be ahead of me and at the rate I am going (after having to do a subject all over again during summer), taking 4 months later to finish a degree is not an option! :lol:
MuGen
03-10-2005, 11:39 AM
Also, you'll really want to graduate with your class....
Also, you'll really want to graduate with your class....
No one really has a specific class anymore in college. People graduate at odd times due to things like summer classes, internships and major changes.
Blackmane
03-10-2005, 12:36 PM
I would move on it, but I only say that because you have friends going and that makes it better. You don't have to worry about not graduating with your class, because you are not going to be with a lot of the people you went to highschool with. Besides, you never end up in the same classes with everyone anyways.
So, I think it would be fun.
GameMaster
03-10-2005, 01:02 PM
High school students need to understand that friendships and socializing end upon entering college. Higher education is a lone process.
MuGen
03-10-2005, 02:06 PM
There is no such thing as "lone" in any situation in life. You will always have your support system.... even if your friends went to a different college, hopefully you would keep in touch with them if you feel down or if you feel up.
Stonecutter
03-20-2005, 10:31 PM
One day at school, I was walking to the cafeteria to go play some table-tennis, when I walked by a table offering a paid internship to Walt Disney World.
So, I applied. I had been to Disney World, and I loved it.
I went to a presentation, it was pretty exciting how they explained everything about the internship. Before I knew it, three hours later I was signed up with an interview session.
Yesterday, I got a letter in the mail tellng me that I have been selected to be a quick-service food vendor.
I have two weeks to decide if I want to go, and it's an exciting opportunity to go, but do you gys think it would be worth putting a semester of college on hold to get Walt Disney World on my resume? Would you leave everything behind for a $6.75/hr job for four months?
Did you decide what you're going to do?
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