VAIL SUCKS

[snoseek]

I am hearing lots of jobs around the ski resort will go un filled as every one crowds into the vail resorts for the 20 hr, Wilmington/ Dover is beginning to have this problem

Well they need to up the going wage. Zero sympathy coming from me.

 

[cdskier]

No need to visit the place, just apply on line, that’s how the world works now

Yup...there's literally a link right to search (and apply) for jobs on the top menu of their website.

 

[jimmywilson69]

yeah sort of weird to go in person and wander around for up to 2 hours looking to apply for a job and not even check their website...

 

[2Planker]

No need to visit the place, just apply on line, that’s how

DUH
He did apply 3 weeks ago, for 2 jobs.
He also left his contact info at the Vail booth at the Fryeburg Fair.
No one ever followed up on either. Probably a good thing, as he's now getting better pay at Pleasant, w/ meals comp'd.

 

[2Planker]

I am hearing lots of jobs around the ski resort will go un filled as every one crowds into the vail resorts for the 20 hr, Wilmington/ Dover is beginning to have this problem

?????? Vail pays way less than the indy places in the MWV.
ski inst was +$3/hr and lift attendant was +$4/hr

 

[snoseek]

?????? Vail pays way less than the indy places in the MWV.
ski inst was +$3/hr and lift attendant was +$4/hr

so these places are paying 24/hr to bump chairs?

 

[jimmywilson69]

wow so the indy places were paying $20+ for those positions? that's interesting, but also what they feel they need to do to operate normally.

 

[Cobbold]

DUH
He did apply 3 weeks ago, for 2 jobs.
He also left his contact info at the Vail booth at the Fryeburg Fair.
No one ever followed up on either. Probably a good thing, as he's now getting better pay at Pleasant, w/ meals comp'd.

How many more miles is it to pleasant from atitash?

 

[Cobbold]

so these places are paying 24/hr to bump chairs?

I would bump chairs for 24 an hour,lol

 

[Edd]

?????? Vail pays way less than the indy places in the MWV.
ski inst was +$3/hr and lift attendant was +$4/hr

Which places are you referring to? If we’re talking about rookies off the street, >$20/hr sounds implausible. I could see it if it’s someone with a ski area background.

 

[2Planker]

so these places are paying 24/hr to bump chairs?

Which places are you referring to? If we’re talking about rookies off the street, >$20/hr sounds implausible. I could see it if it’s someone with a ski area background.

Nope.
AT was offering a rookie $16/hr at the Fryeburg Fair.
Pleasant is starting him at $20. w/ 2y experience

 

[Edd]

Nope.
AT was offering a rookie $16/hr at the Fryeburg Fair.
Pleasant is starting him at $20. w/ 2y experience

Interesting, I thought Vail was starting everyone at $20/hr minimum. Can't find anything saying NH is excluded somehow.

Vail finances bounce back, pledges $20 minimum wage to workers | Vermont Business Magazine

vermontbiz.com

Employee Investments

Commenting on the employee wage hike, Kirsten Lynch, Chief Executive Officer, "Our employees are the core of Vail Resorts' mission of creating an Experience of a Lifetime. We are pleased to announce a significant investment in our employees for next winter season, with an increase in the minimum hourly wage offered across all 37 of our North American resorts to $20 per hour for all U.S. employees and C$20 per hour for all Canadian employees, and an increase in wage rates for hourly employees as we maintain all leadership and career stage differentials. Roles that have specific experiences or certification as prerequisites, such as entry-level patrol, commercial drivers, and maintenance technicians will start at $21 per hour. Tipped employees will be guaranteed a minimum of $20 per hour. The Company will also be assessing targeted increases, beyond inflation, for our salaried employees and will be making a significant investment in our human resource department to ensure the right level of employee support, development and recruiting. Talent is our most important asset and our strategic priority at all levels of the Company and we expect these investments will be an important step to enhance the experience for our employees through increased hiring, retention and talent development. Our employee investments are intended to help us achieve normal staffing levels, and in turn, deliver an outstanding guest experience. The increase in wages and the return to normal staffing levels will represent an approximately $175 million increase in expected labor expense in fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 expected labor expense, including inflationary adjustments.

 

[doublediamond]

Wouldn’t surprise me Vail still fucks over employees. They promised last year the national minimum wage was $15 yet they were paying NH workers less and surprisingly PA workers even less. IRRC PA workers were getting $12/hr. They also promised to raise wages way back mid last winter for this season. But all current work or offseason work was still at old low wages.

They are a PR machine and don’t give a care about their employees. When the announcement was made it was to stave off potential Wall Street active investors due to the public black eyes of 45+ minute lines with lifts elsewhere closed due to lack of personnel.

 

[Cobbold]

Every web site for vail owned ski area says starting pay is 20 bucks

 

[2Planker]

Total BS from Vail. There is no way they're giving HS kids $20/hr.

He was also offered a F&B

How many more miles is it to pleasant from atitash?

From Conway both are 20 mins away

 

[Cobbold]

Total BS from Vail. There is no way they're giving HS kids $20/hr.

He was also offered a F&B

From Conway both are 20 mins away

Why not

 

[drjeff]

Total BS from Vail. There is no way they're giving HS kids $20/hr.

He was also offered a F&B

From Conway both are 20 mins away

I know of atleast 4 highschoolers who will be getting $20/hr from Vail this season for on snow jobs helping the instructors and coaches of the ski school and race team.

All the signage/ads you see tout the starting rate of $20/hr with no mention of less for younger employees and/or certain resorts

 

[skiur]

Total BS from Vail. There is no way they're giving HS kids $20/hr.

He was also offered a F&B

From Conway both are 20 mins away

What does age have to do with it?

 

[RichT]

I know of atleast 4 highschoolers who will be getting $20/hr from Vail this season for on snow jobs helping the instructors and coaches of the ski school and race team.

All the signage/ads you see tout the starting rate of $20/hr with no mention of less for younger employees and/or certain resorts

Cheap passes, higher wages..........jeez how's this going to play out? F&B?

 

[2Planker]

Why not

Saw the kid last night, and he said AT told him $16 unless he committed to 20 hrs/week.
Kinda hard if you're in school M-F, and only have Sat & Sun to work. AT work day is 8-4
so his max would be 16 hours/week. He made the right move by going to Pleasant.
Better pay and no 20 hour minimum