Seemed like the most relevant board to post this.
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/na...in~disney-849a~~1~yes-art~curated~curatedpage
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/na...in~disney-849a~~1~yes-art~curated~curatedpage
Because people are unrealistic and they believe the fairytale. I can't count how many posts I've seen over the years from people who want to uproot their entire lives to move to Orlando and work for DisneyHow does Orlando keep attracting works in a tight labor market paying so little?
How does Orlando keep attracting works in a tight labor market paying so little?
Many of Disney's workers are "imported."
Don't forget the International Program.Many of Disney's workers are "imported." On one hand you have the College Program, and not subject to the Union contracts. It works for the kids because they can be subsidized by their families back home, while reaping the benefits of a fun time and college credit and a line on a resume that still seems like a positive. On the other, Disney runs job hiring programs throughout the Caribbean, and I think even in Western African nations. There have been stories floating around 5-7 Haitian workers living in 2 bedroom apartments, and working shifts opposite each other. If you are Haitian, and you have a chance to work in America would you do it? Puerto Rico is also a popular hiring location, because they are US citizens. I'm sure after the devastation from the hurricanes, it is even more alluring to be given an opportunity to work on the mainland.
Since Disney has the ability to pull more from those pools, it means local Orlando wages don't react under the same supply vs demand that people assume would apply.
Not unique to Orlando. Just seems pretty common to areas with resorts and attractions. While it has been 40 years since I graduated from College, I had more than one classmate take a job in a resort area complain about poor wages, high rents and being surrounded by vacationers who were not as considerate to the locals as they could be.
Because that was where a "just out of college" first job was. I doubt they considered whether the fact that the job was in a resort area was a negative. Just like others have said here, they resort angle may have been attractive, UNTIL after they got there.Why did your classmates take those jobs?
People just need to be realistic. Don't expect skilled wages for unskilled work. I mean you shouldn't expect to be paid much for janitorial work or working as a cashier.
Nobody, frankly. Everyone deserves a job that pays them based on their skill. These are jobs for High School students looking for a little money (or retirees looking for a little extra cash). In our society you are supposed to learn a skill to improve your wages.Yeah - I mean who deserves a living wage for unskilled labor?
Yeah - I mean who deserves a living wage for unskilled labor?