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.

Neo · 03-09-2005, 11:16 AM

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.

Neo · 03-09-2005, 01:14 PM

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.

Dyne · 03-09-2005, 01:43 PM

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.