Hey everyone! A few questions.

green said:
What did you guys do to have them change your application to full time instead of part time.

All I did was email them and they did it for me.

I just received an email from Matt Ozoskey. He was asking if I could extend the dates that I could work on. He said it would increase my chance of being a ride host. I told him may 17th to august 13th. Is that enough time?

Aug 13 is a little early to end a contract. Towards the end of the month they need as many people to keep working as they can get. I'm not saying change you date to the 30th but it may help you to give them about 10 more days or so. The last week of august sucks for everyone who sticks around, usually 70-79 hours that week so it is nice if we can have people work later in the month so that we only have one week of long hours instead of 3 weeks.

Now I am not sure about other colleges across the country, but we go back around 23rd of august at UNL. I need at least a week to get back to Omaha, then move again back to Lincoln. Any other good jobs at Cedar Point I could look at?

Starting a week earlier might also help too. As then you will be there for training week and you wont have to be trained during regular operation. It would make things easier for you and your crew.

The problem with that is I do not get out until May 7th at the latest.

May 10th is 1 week earlier. thats very doable. Ill be at cp the day that I get out of school. And before I do too. I live in Columbus Ohio so its not too far but still a 2 hour drive. So I think 3 days is plenty of time no matter where you are coming from. I have a friend in Georgia who will be up as soon as he can which will prolly be within a day of his school letting out.

I just emailed him back and told him I could start the 10th and extended my stay in August until the 15th. Thats the latest I can stay so hopefully they will look into it.

I have an interview tomorrow!

There you go!!! Good luck!

If you can not make it the earliest or stay the latest don't worry, there are others who have to leave early or come later. Just be honest with them. It would look worse to tell them that you will go later than you actually can, and leave earlier than you are contracted. As long as your there majority of the summer and do your best to be there as long as possible they will be thankful. Good luck to everyone.

since i got hired yesterday, i was just wondering when i will get my information in the mail??

Wow Kevin and Ben you guys are scaring everybody, lol Kevin, just because you go up the day after school ends doesn't mean everyone does. August 13th is not too early at all, we had half our crew leave by August 15th. Schools on semesters start much earlier. I worked from June 10th to Sept. 9th...not even 3 months. Trust me you will be fine. And Raptor12, you won't get it in the mail until late March-early April. Keep checking online, your contract will be posted on there much sooner than you get it in the mail.

well karrah told me that i process in may 9th over the phone, i asked her if i could process in earlier because she said may 9th is one of the busiest days, she said she would have to check and see! oh im so excited to work on rides this year!

Mackenzie, Of all of my posts this is the least likely to scare someone. I simply said that it would help to be available. And if he is available to come for training week it is gonna be benificial for him and his crew. Availability wont always hurt you. But it will definitly help. And like Mackenzie said be honest with them during your interview. Especially if you plan on returning for a second season. But even if your planning on this being your only year it is always good to leave on good terms. They can give you some of your best references for future jobs or if you change your mind half way through the winter and decide to come back.

Haha, all your posts are scary, especially now that you are a seasoned employee, you're talking all wise and mature...kinda weird. Haha be honest about your availability yes. BUT if emergencies pop up during the summer and you absolutely HAVE to leave early then again, be honest and give them warning. Management was much more understanding than I thought they would be when I had to leave early.

Yes, I believe I already said this somewhere on here but, as long as you are honest and straight forward with them they will help you out. They are understanding people and know that things do happen.

For those of you worried about your contract dates, don't worry too much. I came in May 12th, and left August 15th cuz I live 11 1/2 hours away for school. They definately understand that school takes priority.

During my interview, Matt understood that I do live nearly 12 hours away and seemed happy with me being able to process in May 10th and work until August 15th.

Oz is a very understanding guy.