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GiniaJ


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I may have posted that subject line backwards. We arrived at our new job in CA and love it here. Very beautiful and very nice over 55 Escapees community. But we are having to leave already. First, our travel trailer suddenly developed serious electrical problems (after we arrived the other day) and we have no heat, barely any lights (battery worn down) and cannot ignite hot water tank, you name it. To get this all fixed while we are trying to learn  very complicated Assistant Manager(s) position from people that are leaving a week or so sooner than initially planned and are training us...well, we were up all night (freezing) sick with worry and concerned about  how much the trailer would cost, how on earth we were going to learn very complicated duties in a few days (5 total, with one down) in the office and out in the field (parking huge rigs in a very intricately set up park that has a lot of permanent residents (all wonderful so far..very friendly) and guests and visitors coming in regularly (Escapees members only), well...my hubby informed me he is NOT up to that busy of a job for his first gig. I could handle the office as there is an office manager there and other people that would train me, but he would be left kind of on his own.

So, we made the decision to hightail it back to TX, sit at our home (son rents it but there is room for us) until our less complicated spring/summer job (we will be cleaning for money and site) and figure out whether this is what we REALLY want to do, are we truly the right type of people for this kind of life and all that stuff. I am heartbroken, but that is part of life and learning.

IF anyone is interested in knowing about this park, and has assistant or managerial experience, plus heavy duty (billing, reports, etc) RV park experience, contact me through here and I will give you the info as to whom to call re the job. They may have a waiting list, but I don't know if anyone else applied, frankly. They found us through an ad for work we'd placed.

Lesson in this:  make sure both spouses are on the same page and also make SURE of what the positions entail. We assumed maintenance for Rick and light office and check in for me, but it was much more.

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Racerguy


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Jack Mayer and Howard both make a very good point. They say that you ask VERY specific questions.You are actually interviewing them to see if you want the job.Maybe Howard will provide a link to a thread or journal entry where he discusses this.Sorry it didn't work out-go home discuss what you want to do and I'm sure the next one will be better.

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NorCal Dan


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Sorry to hear of your troubles. We have been to SKP parks and they do tend to be busy places. We tend to stay away from jobs at the large parks. We are happier is small parks, usually less than 100 sites. In general, the small parks seem to be friendlier and more personal. We're a name instead of a site number.

As for the rig electrical problems...please get a professional to look over your rig asap. The potential is there for a fire or electrical short. It could turn out to be something simple, but it just as easily be something far worse.

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Elaine NB


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Don't give up your dream to full time my dear...currently you are both just totally overwhelmed....trying to learn the new jobs...while dealing with the stress of the rig problems...its all just too much at one time....I think you both would have had no problem learning the job positions..had you been able to do so without the stress of the trailer problems...
Go back home...get the trailer straightened out and start over :) but please don't give up your dream...hugs to you and good luck!!


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PIEERE


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smile NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR
DREAM!!
JUST LIKE FALLING OFF A HORSE GET UP-Dust OFF

GET BACK ON!!

HAPPY TRAILS!!

PIEERE

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GiniaJ


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Thanks you all. We will try again once we catch our collective breath in TX a few weeks.

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When I was younger I got a job working at Yellowstone for the Summer. I was on the bus on my way to the park with my stomach turning thinking to myself that I should just go back home. Long story short I arrived at Yellowstone and after the first week I was no longer nervous and had the summer of my life. After a week or two you will be fine.

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Ginia,

I can so empathize with you about the rig troubles.  That can be so worrisome!  We knew we had to get those issues resolved before we could take on a long-term job.

If you did not do so this time, make sure with your next job that you get everything in writing - expected duties (there may always be special projects), compensation, etc.

If the job just doesn't "feel" right, steer clear. 

Please do have pro technicians check out your rig.  Electrical problems are certainly a possible safety hazard!  Been there, done that - the worrying part.

Safe travels back to Texas, where you can regroup and get started again!

Wishes for all the best,
Betty



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