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robbinJAHood
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I know this thread is probably a little early but I’m trying to plan my summer early so I can leave as soon as this east coast shit show of a winter is over. Where have you spent summers and what were you doing there? I’ve spent the past 4 summers in Ocean City Maryland and honestly I’m so tired of that nasty place. I’m wanting to go bigger this summer, thinking about looking for summer jobs in parks or beaches. I’m open to going pretty much anywhere in the US to check it out
Jan 25 2018 11:24AM
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garbagemon
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Commercial fisher. Come to Alaska you will not regret
Feb 10 2018 3:15PM
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50Kal
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DeebieSkeebiesI was considering working up in Washington at a yacht resort in Roche Harbor. You should look it up. They also network with most Alterra company resorts which means you'll be able to get first-dibs on badass ski resort jobs at really cool mountains.


Working a yacht club pnw sounds dope.
Feb 10 2018 9:32PM
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GayWolf420
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50KalWorking a yacht club pnw sounds dope.


been doing this rich person specific guest service/lodging thing for a while and figured it would be the same as what im doing right now; decent hourly wage with tips but kicking it by water and boats and stuff. grew up on lakes in michigan so it would be just like old times as a kid hahahah.

commercial fishing sounds dope but brutal though. certainly wouldnt mind busting some serious ass and making loads of money and skiing all winter though
Feb 11 2018 6:05PM
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Daph
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One of my old co-workers got a gig with a company that puts up those super fancy glamping yurts. Basically he goes to a national park, puts the yurt up then chills all week and is basically on call in case the people who reserved the yurt have any issues, gets a free parks pass and climbs and hikes all week then once the people leave he takes the yurt down and goes to the next park they're reserved at. Sounds like a pretty chill gig if you want to work in a national park but not deal with all the federal govt bs
Feb 12 2018 12:08PM
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50Kal
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DaphOne of my old co-workers got a gig with a company that puts up those super fancy glamping yurts. Basically he goes to a national park, puts the yurt up then chills all week and is basically on call in case the people who reserved the yurt have any issues, gets a free parks pass and climbs and hikes all week then once the people leave he takes the yurt down and goes to the next park they're reserved at. Sounds like a pretty chill gig if you want to work in a national park but not deal with all the federal govt bs

What’s the company? Curious.
Feb 12 2018 5:46PM
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robbinJAHood
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A.WalkerCommercial fisher. Come to Alaska you will not regret


I’ve been thinking about trying to work and stay at Alyeska. They post their summer jobs at the end of March. My moms best friend lives near Girdwood but lives in a tiny house so I can’t stay with her so I need some sort of housing connection
Feb 12 2018 7:49PM
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robbinJAHood
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DeebieSkeebiesI was considering working up in Washington at a yacht resort in Roche Harbor. You should look it up. They also network with most Alterra company resorts which means you'll be able to get first-dibs on badass ski resort jobs at really cool mountains.


What’s a yacht resort? That sounds pretty cool
Feb 12 2018 7:50PM
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.lencon
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OP you can be my housekeeper for the summer;) pays well, lots of fun adventures, free place to stay, other perks, etc.
Feb 12 2018 9:45PM
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GayWolf420
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robbinJAHoodWhat’s a yacht resort? That sounds pretty cool


really nice boats and really poor people tending to them
Feb 13 2018 1:16PM
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garbagemon
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robbinJAHoodI’ve been thinking about trying to work and stay at Alyeska. They post their summer jobs at the end of March. My moms best friend lives near Girdwood but lives in a tiny house so I can’t stay with her so I need some sort of housing connection


Worked at alyeska last winter, they have employee housing for a semi-reasonable price and some kind of system where rent is deducted from your checks or something like that. Girdwood is definitely a gem of a town
Feb 14 2018 4:37AM
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TripleXLHoodies
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I work as a camp counselor at a really old fashioned summer camp and the people there are awesome, obviously I have no idea if other camps would be as fun but thats worth a try for sure, not as many shitty kids as you would expect
Feb 14 2018 9:26AM
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robbinJAHood
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A.WalkerWorked at alyeska last winter, they have employee housing for a semi-reasonable price and some kind of system where rent is deducted from your checks or something like that. Girdwood is definitely a gem of a town


Thanks for this feedback!! I’m definitely looking into it. Would you recommend employee housing or just getting a place in Girdwood? How reliable is the bus system lol
Feb 14 2018 1:30PM
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garbagemon
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robbinJAHoodThanks for this feedback!! I’m definitely looking into it. Would you recommend employee housing or just getting a place in Girdwood? How reliable is the bus system lol

For sure, glad to help
Would not especially recommend employee housing. They are small units that are shared with with 4 or 8 people, 2 to a room usually. Seemed to be pretty packed, but also creates plenty of opportunity to meet like-minded people.
If you’re able to find an affordable place in girdwood that isn’t employee housing, I would definitely lean in that direction because there are plenty of other settings to make friends.
There is a reliable shuttle system that goes throughout the town
Feb 14 2018 9:26PM
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lmmcc
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.lenconI’m a wildland firefighter.

make good money, learn and see cool things, stay in shape, and possibly travel.
hard work but super fun.

if that doesn’t tickle your fancy go work at hood with everyone and their moms dog


Do you have to be a wildland firefighter every fire season or is there no commitment to it?
Feb 15 2018 12:03AM
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theabortionator
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A.WalkerWorked at alyeska last winter, they have employee housing for a semi-reasonable price and some kind of system where rent is deducted from your checks or something like that. Girdwood is definitely a gem of a town


Hows yur park?
Feb 15 2018 12:14AM
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garbagemon
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theabortionatorHows yur park?

Sometimes fun, but definitely not the main attraction haha
Feb 15 2018 5:38PM
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