Well, yesterday was my 19th birthday and I had a chance to celebrate in true Disney College Program style!!
The day started off well, my roommate and I just slept in (she had the day off), got up and around and had some breakfast, hung out at the apartment and straightened some stuff up. I left about 1:45 to head to work. I was scheduled for the PM shift, 2:15-10:45.
It was my third day of On-The-Job-Training. I really like my trainer, so I've had a lot of fun these first few days and learned a lot!!
Now, remember that the Port Orleans Resort has two seperate sides, the French Quarter and Riverside. They actually used to be two seperate resorts, but they joined a few years back. There are still two seperate lobbies for the sides, but they now both fall under the resort name Port Orleans. I will be working both sides, and I have three days scheduled at each side for my On-The-Job-Training.
WELL ... as I finished my shift at French Quarter, the manager on duty approached me and asked if I would be willing to stay late over at Riverside. Apparently they were short-staffed for the graveyard shift and needed some help with the paperwork and just generally needed another staff member behind the desk. Of course, I wanted to make a good first impression, so I agreed.
SO ... I got myself a double shift the third day on the job!! I spent my birthday working from 2:15 pm until 5 o'clock the next morning!! I can truly say I have been introduced the working the Disney way (I guess doubles are a regular thing for full-time employees!!) so there should be nothing more shocking after that!!!
It actually was not bad, and because I am a hotel management major, it was really nice to be able to see what an overnight shift at a resort is like! I'm going to have to learn it all eventually, so I might as well jump right in there!!
On a brighter note, I guess somebody had told Cinderella and Prince Charming that it was my birthday, because I got a personalized birthday card with a picture signed by both of them!!! ;)
Until next time,
Kara
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Wow, Kara! What an initiation! Did your trainer cover the graveyard shift with you? Bet not. We continue to miss you and pray for you every day (especially your physical stamina). That's what grandparents are for.
Love,
Grandma and Papa
That's amazing, Kara!
Happy belated b-day, too. ;)
Miss ya
~Brittany
dear kara update!
lol it sounds like so much fun! so r u taking classes while you are there? i looked at something about that on the internet but i was just wondering if u are and which ones and if you could tell me a little bit about what they are like. i hope you continue to have a wonderfull time
-melissa
Kara,
Stop me if you've heard this story:
Once upon a time...someone had a blog and she actually wrote on it.
The End
love,
the Frechs
hey melissa!
i chose to just take an exploration series (basically, a field trip and networking class) but there is an option to take actual college courses. i just didnt want to have to worry about taking tests and writing papers and everything for this semester!
talk to you later,
kara
rebecca -
haha thanks! i appreciate the encouragement!! lol. i told my roommate what you wrote and we were cracking up!!
tell mads that i will "learn a lot and then come home".
love you guys!
kara
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