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I just got HIRED by Casting for the Magic Kingdom and I can't wait to do Traditions on Tuesday (monday maybe forgot what he said now, will ask tomorrow when I do paperwork!!) . I can't wait to make Magic happen for guests!
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I just got HIRED by Casting for the Magic Kingdom and I can't wait to do Traditions on Tuesday (monday maybe forgot what he said now, will ask tomorrow when I do paperwork!!) . I can't wait to make Magic happen for guests!
Congrats Amy!! Be sure to tell us where in MK you are. If I get to visit in November like I want to, then I will stop in and say hi.
AMY!!! That is AWESOME news...I'm all verklempt for you. Please let me know where you land, so I can come visit!
Today was a roller coaster. I went in at 830 and the VP handed out the "song cards" during our morning meeting and had me lead it. Fun! Apparently, it was a Magical Moments contest and I won, so I'm supposed to be "rewarded". I told the VP the only reward I needed was a J-O-B. On that note, and on the downside...the VP also announced that the Cast Services department is no more effective today. That means that the manager I'd been meeting with about my prospects is no longer in a position to help me at all. Right in the middle of PI recruiting season, I suddenly have no contacts, meetings, or shadows. The VP and my CP manager both saw my face and assured me that they'd help me out, so please send tons of pixies. B/c this manager is now gone, it fell on me to sort out the whole schedule issue (b/c my scheduling manager didn't exactly step up to the plate ), so I traded my PM shift with another CP who needed the hours and went to the education office in person. Sure enough, someone had fumble-fingered my personnel number and it was one digit off, so my name wasn't on the "master list". It's fixed now.
On the way home from there, my phone rang with a 407 area code (love me that area code...) and it was someone from the PI office. He said that they noted I'd applied for retail management last semester and were just wondering if I would still be interested IF a position became available. I tried to maintain my composure and told him, absolutely, without a doubt, 100% interested. I also told him that I'm already here on a merch CP, so it wouldn't be a big leap for me, either. He laughed and told me that he would put me down as a "yes", "just in case" something opens up. PIXIES PLEASE!!! I am wondering, however, if they are going to drop the axe on some of the retail mgmt folks and put interns in their place. I'm torn about how I feel about that.
Another down note, hubby told me that my idiot BIL, who was a salaried employee here at WDW also lost his job today when his position was eliminated. He has 3 kids and an idiot wife to support and they were struggling as it was, so please send them pixies, too.
Finally, I want to end on a high note ....I was working games today (and we all know how much I "love" games ) when these 2 kids came to play. The boy was about 9 or 10 and the little girl was probably 6? It was a medium-prize game and the little boy was FOCUSED. Intent. He was GOING to win. and...he did. Then, he turned to his little sister, handed her the prize and said, "I won this for you!" Her face lit up and she hugged and hugged her shark. Mom & Dad told me that they had gone to ride Primeval Whirl and she was barely too short. She was crushed. While waiting in line, the boy said that he wanted to win her a prize to make her feel better, so that's just what he did. Whoa boy, I'm glad I could blame the waterworks on the splashes from Fossil Fueler!!! I thanked him for being an awesome brother and gave him a shark, too. His face lit up and his parents were thrilled. After all of the selfishness in my house the last month or so, it was SO refreshing and magical to see a truly selfless act. That boy made my day.
Tons of pixies both for good luck for you and that everything works out for your BIL. I am keeping you in my thoughts Dawn....you so deserve a position at WDW. Congratulations on your song....that is so cool. Hope to hear some more good news updates soon.
Oh man, Dawn! What a day. Congrats on your song -- THAT is cool. Tons and tons of pixies for the PI (I have a really good feeling about that), and thanks for sharing the story about the brother/sister. So sweet of him.
Hey Dawn! Hope everything works out for you there!
What is your work schedule right now? I am leaving in the morning for my happy place and will be in the AK on Sat 3/28 and Thur 4/02. I know you were trying to get that day off too- it is also my Mom's birthday so we are spending it in her favorite park- also doing the Backstage Safari Tour that she doesn't know about yet.
Beverly
Dawn what a day but your story about the little boy made mine. It's so nice to see unselfish love. Sending you tons of pixies for a job opening...........hold on your door is going to open and your dream will continue.
I just got HIRED by Casting for the Magic Kingdom and I can't wait to do Traditions on Tuesday (monday maybe forgot what he said now, will ask tomorrow when I do paperwork!!) . I can't wait to make Magic happen for guests!
Amy, congrats!
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AMY!!! That is AWESOME news...I'm all verklempt for you. Please let me know where you land, so I can come visit!
Today was a roller coaster. I went in at 830 and the VP handed out the "song cards" during our morning meeting and had me lead it. Fun! Apparently, it was a Magical Moments contest and I won, so I'm supposed to be "rewarded". I told the VP the only reward I needed was a J-O-B. On that note, and on the downside...the VP also announced that the Cast Services department is no more effective today. That means that the manager I'd been meeting with about my prospects is no longer in a position to help me at all. Right in the middle of PI recruiting season, I suddenly have no contacts, meetings, or shadows. The VP and my CP manager both saw my face and assured me that they'd help me out, so please send tons of pixies. B/c this manager is now gone, it fell on me to sort out the whole schedule issue (b/c my scheduling manager didn't exactly step up to the plate ), so I traded my PM shift with another CP who needed the hours and went to the education office in person. Sure enough, someone had fumble-fingered my personnel number and it was one digit off, so my name wasn't on the "master list". It's fixed now.
On the way home from there, my phone rang with a 407 area code (love me that area code...) and it was someone from the PI office. He said that they noted I'd applied for retail management last semester and were just wondering if I would still be interested IF a position became available. I tried to maintain my composure and told him, absolutely, without a doubt, 100% interested. I also told him that I'm already here on a merch CP, so it wouldn't be a big leap for me, either. He laughed and told me that he would put me down as a "yes", "just in case" something opens up. PIXIES PLEASE!!! I am wondering, however, if they are going to drop the axe on some of the retail mgmt folks and put interns in their place. I'm torn about how I feel about that.
Another down note, hubby told me that my idiot BIL, who was a salaried employee here at WDW also lost his job today when his position was eliminated. He has 3 kids and an idiot wife to support and they were struggling as it was, so please send them pixies, too.
Finally, I want to end on a high note ....I was working games today (and we all know how much I "love" games ) when these 2 kids came to play. The boy was about 9 or 10 and the little girl was probably 6? It was a medium-prize game and the little boy was FOCUSED. Intent. He was GOING to win. and...he did. Then, he turned to his little sister, handed her the prize and said, "I won this for you!" Her face lit up and she hugged and hugged her shark. Mom & Dad told me that they had gone to ride Primeval Whirl and she was barely too short. She was crushed. While waiting in line, the boy said that he wanted to win her a prize to make her feel better, so that's just what he did. Whoa boy, I'm glad I could blame the waterworks on the splashes from Fossil Fueler!!! I thanked him for being an awesome brother and gave him a shark, too. His face lit up and his parents were thrilled. After all of the selfishness in my house the last month or so, it was SO refreshing and magical to see a truly selfless act. That boy made my day.
Dawn~what a great story! Thanks for sharing. I hope all works out for you in furthering your career at WDW. :-)
Oh I hope it works out for you to stay. Good luck with your DH when he comes
into town. Don't let the negative comments or talk get to you. Change the subject
and stay in your happy zone.
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On that note, and on the downside...the VP also announced that the Cast Services department is no more effective today. That means that the manager I'd been meeting with about my prospects is no longer in a position to help me at all. 
Right in the middle of PI recruiting season, I suddenly have no contacts, meetings, or shadows. The VP and my CP manager both saw my face and assured me that they'd help me out, so please send tons of pixies. B/c this manager is now gone, it fell on me to sort out the whole schedule issue (b/c my scheduling manager didn't exactly step up to the plate 
), so I traded my PM shift with another CP who needed the hours and went to the education office in person. Sure enough, someone had fumble-fingered my personnel number and it was one digit off, so my name wasn't on the "master list". 
It's fixed now.
... and I am at work, supposedly working and NOT reading PP Boards! 
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