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Staff Treatment at WB

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g-man
Posts: 1955 - Karma: 301
You get a free pass... you get staff housing... you get staff discounts 'all over the village'... you get a long poll up the ass. Who cares about benefits if your manager is just going to use them against you and terrorize you with them if you show up 1 minute late for work, or don't show 'company moral'. What is company moral anyways? I seemed to think it was being a loyal employee who didn't steal, respected his workmates, and produced a good product. However, Intrawest seems to think I'm wrong. They're definition?: Walking around with a perma-grin even if you've just had your pass suspended, for um, wait...what was it suspended for again?.. Oh that's right, nothing, just another Terror suspension so that you break down to that Australian Protocol they're so keen on enforcing. Anyways, enough ranting, I think everyone knows all this already (unless you're a manager and have had it brainwashed out of you by now)... oh and thanks for that lovely Staff house,er, dirty 'maintance' raided shit hole of a closet you supply as a benefit.
Beware the terrible ACL
Feb 20 2005 12:20PM
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St.Steezy
Posts: 4228 - Karma: 20
ya it pisses me off. All the major resorts in BC all have australian workers. They make up the entire work force basically. There are no jobs left for the local people because the owners are cheap and dont want to pay people as much as they deserve so they hire austrilians who are willing to work for nothin. Its bullshit I say.




SMILE, its the second best thing you can do with ur mouth
Feb 20 2005 5:43PM
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trevorwoulddoit
Posts: 6153 - Karma: 199
Viva la revolution.
My heroes don't appear on no stamps.Don't be such a swineherd. -Anewmorning Our greatest glory consists not in never falling. But in rising every time we fall.
Feb 20 2005 8:27PM
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Cam
Posts: 2313 - Karma: 56
i worked for them last year, and didn't like it. never felt apreciated for the $9.00/hr. glad it was only 1 season, i would rather buy my lift ticket then get a free one from them. i couldn't agree more with you.




keep on keepin' on - Joe Dirt
Feb 20 2005 11:04PM
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Jib_This
Posts: 8272 - Karma: 9
I just hope they somehow miss this thread.



Bahahaha... or, you could call it the 'elitist snob' cult. Anyways, my family already owns a country club, so no thanks.
J.D. May
Feb 20 2005 11:11PM
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*erica*
Posts: 354 - Karma: 14
I like working for Whistler Blackcomb.
Feb 20 2005 11:22PM
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g-man
Posts: 1955 - Karma: 301
do you? or do you just not want your pass suspended
Beware the terrible ACL
Feb 21 2005 8:42PM
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Eh-Jay
Posts: 122 - Karma: 10
graham when your errr 'unsuspended' let me know we gotta go riding




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Feb 22 2005 12:49PM
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Jib_This
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Suspended? But what is there to do in Whistler when you make $8 an hour and your rent is $400 a month? You can't even eat!



Bahahaha... or, you could call it the 'elitist snob' cult. Anyways, my family already owns a country club, so no thanks.
J.D. May
Feb 22 2005 6:39PM
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under_achieved
Posts: 1164 - Karma: 14
its like that everywhere, nelson is the only place in bc that I'v been to that wasnt over populated with accents, when I first moved out here it took me sooo long to get a job and everywhere you look there'd be an incompitant aussi with the job I'd applied for.. its horse shit I agree.
CTC - we dope!
Feb 22 2005 6:46PM
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trevorwoulddoit
Posts: 6153 - Karma: 199
Now now, we all love the aussies.
Hunter S Thompson RIP 1939-2005My heroes don't appear on no stamps.Our greatest glory consists not in never falling. But in rising every time we fall.
Feb 22 2005 8:11PM
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*erica*
Posts: 354 - Karma: 14
Yes Graham, I actually do. I have a sweet job, and since I'm only in it for the pass, definitely not the money, it works for me. Last I heard you don't even work for the company, so what have they done to you that's so bad?
Feb 22 2005 11:15PM
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couloir
Posts: 370 - Karma: 10
maybe its ur attitude why u didint get a job... maybe that aussie was imcompetant but ill bet he was doing his job with a smile. unlike u... he/she was probably grateful for that shitty job u didnt even want in the first place. theres better jobs out there than working for the mtn that supply a free pass.. get off ur ass and look for them. theyre out there... or volly for the mtn. at least u dont have to live in the ghetto :p
Feb 23 2005 1:58AM
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couloir
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cant believe u made me defend the aussies...
Feb 23 2005 1:59AM
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under_achieved
Posts: 1164 - Karma: 14
^ I cant believe you attacked my attitude, I was simply replying to the comment made about forginers getting jobs before locals, I just used aussies as an example.. didnt mean to single them out.. working and skiing sucks, I'v learnt to work all summer and take the winter off.. has worked good so far.
CTC - we dope!
Feb 23 2005 2:24AM
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trevorwoulddoit
Posts: 6153 - Karma: 199
The fact that your icon has cats having sex kinda leaves me speechless.
Hunter S Thompson RIP 1939-2005My heroes don't appear on no stamps.Our greatest glory consists not in never falling. But in rising every time we fall.
Feb 23 2005 6:12AM
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Jib_This
Posts: 8272 - Karma: 9
I dunno, it's kinda fucked up when you call the snowphone and an aussie chick is giving you snow conditions...



Bahahaha... or, you could call it the 'elitist snob' cult. Anyways, my family already owns a country club, so no thanks.
J.D. May
Feb 23 2005 1:27PM
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couloir
Posts: 370 - Karma: 10
maybe not ur attitude... the dude with the company moral issue :P of course theyre gonna want u to be cheerful and happy to the customers everyday... ur in the tourism industry... get used to it... or get a job being a dish bitch.
Feb 23 2005 2:37PM
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hemlockjibber8
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the staff housing is $250 a month for 4 people in a two room apartment
-------------------------------------'There's business Schmuck and there's rockstar Schmuck' RIP LORD OF THE PARKLOTP has been cancelledcan't wait till next year
Feb 23 2005 11:21PM
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g-man
Posts: 1955 - Karma: 301
Not all entry level mountain jobs are bad. there are a few cool managers out there. And no, I dont work for Intrawest anymore. I've just heard many more bad stories than good about the way staff has been treated and I'm betting that the employee opinion survey reflects that opinion too.
Beware the terrible ACL
Feb 24 2005 12:32PM
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trama1260
Posts: 941 - Karma: 10
intrawest sucks ass and the only thing aussies are good for is running our chair lifts and serving my lunch! kiss my black ass
its in the water
Feb 24 2005 2:37PM
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stonedskibum420
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big brother is watching
Feb 24 2005 7:07PM
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Cam
Posts: 2313 - Karma: 56
hey erica, what happened to your pass again?



keep on keepin' on - Joe Dirt
Feb 24 2005 8:32PM
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cravate
Posts: 1329 - Karma: 11
i agree intrawest sucks.. they just made us do some employee survey crap. and well its safe to say my whole department fucking reemed into those answers to show how uniporessed we are. i work 12.5 hours a night for that goddamn company and all they can pay me is 10 bucks an hour to freeze my ass off and work like a dog. they seem to be able to bend whatever rules they want. not to mention somewho always fucking up the pay roll, arent they supposed to be such a huge great company well then fuck staff it with proper people and make it easier for the 'employee voice' to be heard. ya theres the cabin but most complaints dont even get a second look. they dont really care. fucking intrawest if it wasnt for the shitty snow year i wouldnt have to be working for them, worst company ever and im defiantly going to make a scene my last week of work. should be fun.
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its all about the big mountain.
Feb 25 2005 1:48PM
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stonedskibum420
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cmon snowmaking crystal get over it you got a rad job.
Feb 26 2005 3:20AM
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mckeeman
Posts: 2674 - Karma: 122
yeah just becareful what you say on here...you might be putting your foot in your mouth...trust me i know.





work to live...not live to work.
work to ski...but only if you ski to work. The simple equation to skibumming 101

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Feb 26 2005 7:55PM
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couloir
Posts: 370 - Karma: 10
surprisingly enough they do pretty well in the employee survey thingees... not great but pretty decent. i remember from when i worked for em... dont like ur job... get a new one... theres tons of job in the vill (think hotels) that provide a pass or subsidize one... and ull be able to ride more too!
Feb 27 2005 3:54PM
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778skier
Posts: 108 - Karma: 11
I liked my job at w/b. Had a good manager, was treated pretty well, got slightly more than minimum wage, learned a few things and even felt like my input mattered and my work was appreciated.

But then again, watching ski movies at work while eating a free lunch is hard to think poorly of.
Mar 9 2005 4:12AM
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hemlockjibber8
Posts: 5955 - Karma: 3,452
i like intrawest because they own mammoth so i get 50% off there
-------------------------------------'There's business Schmuck and there's rockstar Schmuck' RIP LORD OF THE PARKLOTP has been cancelledcan't wait till next year
Mar 9 2005 8:50PM
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J_one
Posts: 18 - Karma: 15
You eat on the mountain, You shop at there stores, you live in there housing, you go to merlins on payday. Then you leave whistler with no money because intrawest took it all!!
Mar 10 2005 12:26AM
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vantownloc
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aussies ......UNCLEAN UNCLEAN!!!
Mar 10 2005 4:05PM
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kristen
Posts: 1091 - Karma: 10
j_one-you're an idiot. No one forces you to drink at merlins, shop at their stores. there's tons of places that are better to shop at and drink. Bite me. and to all the ppl above stop crying and get a job else where if you don't like it so much, or move.
Mar 11 2005 6:16PM
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schmuck
Posts: 1974 - Karma: 53,159
haha kristen, you just called jocelyn an idiot. i love anonymous internet forums! ps: dont tell anyone, but I'm the kid who got jerked off by Michael Jackson.
Mar 12 2005 10:06AM
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Jib_This
Posts: 8272 - Karma: 9
awww schmuck do you need a hug? No? Maybe a tug?



Bahahaha... or, you could call it the 'elitist snob' cult. Anyways, my family already owns a country club, so no thanks.
J.D. May
Mar 12 2005 5:01PM
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Hedekar
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^^HAhahahaha!
Salad? Salad is what food eats.
Mar 12 2005 11:39PM
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J_one
Posts: 18 - Karma: 15
get this!! Intrawest charge more for staff housing per room then the chateau and we rent the buildings from intrawest
Mar 12 2005 11:50PM
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couloir
Posts: 370 - Karma: 10
wah wah wah...

at the chateau they also get benefits... better pay (also a pass) etc... who cares... get a job with them then and quit ur whining. or better yet... move to a non intrawest ski town.

Mar 14 2005 11:07AM
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