Friday, January 2, 2015

Back In Yellow!

We started our duties here a couple days ago. Basically one (or both) of us hangs out in the guard house from 6-8:30 am every morning. So far, nothing much has happened but we're there in case any campers have problems or if folks have questions (where to find groceries or gas) on their way out.

The guard house is pretty small, but it has a TV, heat and wifi.

It's strange to be getting up for work at the same time we were getting off of work only about a week ago. We're also done with our work day just when most people are getting started.

This is our second KOA experience and it's interesting to compare and contrast the treatment we've received.

Hours worked in exchange for our site: 
   NM: 12 each per week
   NC: 17.5 total

Site:
NM: A crappy site where the power went out regularly (can't help but wonder if that contributed to the $1200 repair we had to have on our refrigerator). The site was crappy because it was small, no grass, no picnic table. They did move us, eventually, but their initial way to welcome us was with a sub-par site.

NC: A lovely end site with a bit of grass and trees and a nice view.

KOA gear: 

NM: We each got to select 2 KOA shirts from their collection (not all for full-bodied folks) of shirts and then we had to return them.  We went on the KOA site and bought our own shirts. We never got name tags, though they ordered some before we left for their other workers, but none for us ($5 each) since we were leaving.

NC: We were asked what gear we'd like to have. Chris and I looked at each other and said "really?" Sweatshirts are on their way. I suppose we could have asked for more, but it felt greedy.

Sure, it's early in our stay here, but so far we are very pleased and excited. Just wish it would warm up a tiny bit.

1 comment:

  1. What a difference in first impressions. Sounds like you'll like NC much better. - Robin

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