To be honest, this hasn't been a very fun summer. First, it's been unbelievably hot and humid, which makes me cranky. There's just nothing like the thrill of being covered with sweat before I even start my work day.
In addition, my job has not been much fun. I like (most of) my co-workers, but dealing with the public is not my strong suit. Well, that's not true. Dealing with the public when I have to be worried about what my manager and his manager will say about my actions or whether the guests will rant on Trip Advisor is not fun at all.
Although Chris and I have the same employer, we are working in different departments and working different shifts, so that's been a little chaotic. When you're living in a small space, it's difficult for one of us to sleep while the other showers or does anything, really.
But, we've survived the peak season. This week the park closes at 6 pm (vs 10 pm) during the week and 10 pm on the weekend and next week the park goes to weekends only. Fortunately Chris and I are both working jobs that are open when the park is closed.
We've decided not to go to Amazon. We made that decision several weeks ago for a variety of reasons.
- The campgrounds they had for us to choose from were dubious, at best. One place that was doing upgrades in anticipation of a crowd from Amazon announced that the work would not be done in time.
- It's over 1000 miles to get there, which would cost us at least $500 in gas not to mention other travel expenses.
- We weren't sure where we'd go after that.
- If we stay here and get jobs in the area, and stay through next season, we'd be in the same, or better position, as if we went to Amazon.
However, new things are happening in the job situation, but that's the next post.
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