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HELP! Working the winter in Chile/Argentina

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Emma_Watson
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Apologies for posting in SG, but the Argentina/Chile regionals are next to dead.

I am an American student and planning on attending university in Valparaiso from next February to July. I would like to be able to work through the Andean winter.


Any information or help on working in or near the resorts in Argentina or Chile / applying for a temp residency or work visa would be very much appreciated.

Feel free to PM me!

Much love
Un abrazo fuerte
Jun 15 2016 11:55PM
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Emma_Watson
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damn no love
Jul 13 2016 1:37AM
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JibbaTheHutt
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Emma_Watsondamn no love


from having a super quick read on the some of the resorts pages it appears you must be fluent in Spanish/Portuguese to be considered for a position in resort.

I'm not sure if there are independent businesses that would hire someone that isnt fluent .
Jul 13 2016 9:54PM
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SHampson
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I sent you a message with some info. Good luck!
Jul 13 2016 11:23PM
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dan4060
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You might want to check out the Teton Gravity Research forums. Lots of people there have SA experience.
Jul 14 2016 12:33AM
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Emma_Watson
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JibbaTheHuttfrom having a super quick read on the some of the resorts pages it appears you must be fluent in Spanish/Portuguese to be considered for a position in resort.

I'm not sure if there are independent businesses that would hire someone that isnt fluent .


I don't see any other language I would be speaking.
Jul 14 2016 11:16PM
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Emma_Watson
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thanks yall for the helps +K
Jul 14 2016 11:16PM
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elm.
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you were so hot in chamber of secrets
Jul 15 2016 4:53PM
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erica
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I actually just got back from studying in Valparaíso and skied at a few places close to Santiago so I guess that makes me yo person.

If you have any questions about Valpo in general I'd be happy to answer them as well but I'll start with ski centers.

I can't speak to the work visa but the internet can help with that, I'm sure, as could the place you're going to work for. I skied Valle Nevado, La Parva, and Portillo. First of all it would be way easier to stay in Chile/ Chile is better than Arg anyway ;). I would HIGHLY recommend working at Portillo.

It's a requirement of workers to be able to speak both English and Spanish, but after that much time you should be speaking pretty damn well. I know there's another NS'er who's actually working there as well. I was only in Portillo for a week but you get to know the other workers and guests super well, not to mention a stellar mountain with minimal crowds.

That's just a preview to my opinions I guess so just start shooting questions at me and I'll answer them.
Jul 18 2016 3:29PM
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bernierosow
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The pay is so bad that it's not worth your time. I got offered a job last year but it would have cost me $$ in the end to go work there. Good luck!
Jul 18 2016 5:48PM
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