So, earlier this summer, I worked at a theme park out of the country as part of an internship. It was a really good experience and, for the most part, I had fun. There were a few things I disliked about the job–pushy management, overzealous crowds, etc.–but that’s with every job.
Anyway, this place was was really hot and humid, and guests would get tired of walking and being out in the sun. The park was kind’ve like Animal Kingdom at Disney World in that we had animals and rides.
Okay, I’m getting off track. Well, shortly after I arrived, I went from working as a feeder (things happened and that was nooot the job for me. Long story short, I almost lost my arm. Yeah.) to a ride attendant. All I did was let people through and tell them to have a good time & be safe.
Well, one day, I’m letting people through when I get a phone call. I had just let two kids through when the phone rang. I was told there was an emergency, and I had to stop letting people on the ride and direct all guests to the front entrance.
I hang up and look at the crowd. Great. Long ass line. I told them the ride was cancelled and they got PISSED. I tried explaining that I just worked there and didn’t make the rules…nope. Not working.
Anyway, long story short, a lot of people got eaten by dinosaurs, and I don’t recommend working at Jurassic World
The worst summer at a theme park.
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