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Mycoolworks on Iphone

2009-11-19T19:57:16.139Z

I love that there is an easy to use interface when I view Mycoolworks from my Iphone. I just wanted to point a couple things I have noticed that would be great to have. I can not find any way to get to the groups!!! I see the messages that somebody has commented on a group but can find any way to go view that group. If anybody has figured that out please let me know. Also it would be nice in the future if there was also a chat option for the mobile version. Otherwise the site has been making som… I love that there is an easy to use interface when I view Mycoolworks from my Iphone. I just wanted to point a couple things I have noticed that would be great to have. I can not find any way to get to the groups!!! I see the messages that somebody has commented on a group but can find any way to go view that group. If anybody has figured that out please let me know. Also it would be nice in the future if there was also a chat option for the mobile version. Otherwise the site has been making some awesome improvments KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.. Thank you coolworks.

Colorado hopefully?

2009-11-18T02:11:26.808Z

Hey everyone, I am new to this site, but you guys seem like you could be a helpful crowd. I am thinking about moving to Colorado (probably Copper Mtn/Frisco area) and I was wondering how hard is it to find a job starting in early January? I would love to hear any suggestions you have for jobs, housing, or just living the skier life in general. Hey everyone, I am new to this site, but you guys seem like you could be a helpful crowd. I am thinking about moving to Colorado (probably Copper Mtn/Frisco area) and I was wondering how hard is it to find a job starting in early January? I would love to hear any suggestions you have for jobs, housing, or just living the skier life in general.

would like to travel to colorado need ride feb.2010!!

2009-11-17T19:59:00.420Z

If there is anyone who would be traveling to colorado feb.2010 and i pay for the gas please contact me at christopherfitzpatrick43@yahoo.com or visit my page on coolworks! male,43 from athens,georgia!! If there is anyone who would be traveling to colorado feb.2010 and i pay for the gas please contact me at christopherfitzpatrick43@yahoo.com or visit my page on coolworks! male,43 from athens,georgia!!

Alaska summer 2010

2009-11-15T19:23:28.007Z

Hi all-
Wondering when the best time to start applying for next summers jobs, all the big companies seem to have jobs up already. I was looking at working on the railroad in food and beverage, any advice? There are three companies (princess, HAL, and the alaska railroad) any better than the rest? And lastly any thoughts on working management or line level??
Thanks! Hi all-
Wondering when the best time to start applying for next summers jobs, all the big companies seem to have jobs up already. I was looking at working on the railroad in food and beverage, any advice? There are three companies (princess, HAL, and the alaska railroad) any better than the rest? And lastly any thoughts on working management or line level??
Thanks!

Custer

2009-11-14T14:18:49.108Z

Hi I have worked the South Rim a couple of times but wanting to move on can anyone tell me about Custer? Hi I have worked the South Rim a couple of times but wanting to move on can anyone tell me about Custer?

"Normal" jobs

2009-11-13T22:50:19.510Z

Does anyone have any tips on how to get a job in the "real" world after working in the parks for three years? I am getting a lot of potential employers who aren't hip on hiring me because I've moved a lot in the last three years. Even though I was employed with Xanterra collectively for three years. I moved home temporarily twice to try and take care of family business during that time. As is always the case with Xanterra, I was cross trained in as many as 10 other jobs. I'm trying not to give u… Does anyone have any tips on how to get a job in the "real" world after working in the parks for three years? I am getting a lot of potential employers who aren't hip on hiring me because I've moved a lot in the last three years. Even though I was employed with Xanterra collectively for three years. I moved home temporarily twice to try and take care of family business during that time. As is always the case with Xanterra, I was cross trained in as many as 10 other jobs. I'm trying not to give up here and am doing pretty well at it. I know the economy is still bad and patience is a plus but I also have to keep in mind I still have bills to pay.

Uk national looking for work in the US next summer!

2009-11-13T06:41:32.414Z

Hey everyone, I'm Bill and I spent 3 months travelling the US this year and and would now love the chance to come and work next summer. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on getting visa's (H2B I think) and if there are jobs I can actually get. I would love a ranch job of some sort.
Thanks for any ideas! Hey everyone, I'm Bill and I spent 3 months travelling the US this year and and would now love the chance to come and work next summer. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on getting visa's (H2B I think) and if there are jobs I can actually get. I would love a ranch job of some sort.
Thanks for any ideas!

Anyone need a ride from Wisconsin along I-90 to Yellowstone?

2009-11-13T05:46:16.775Z

I will be driving back to Yellowstone sometime end of November/ beginning of December from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I just wanted to put it out there that if anyone needs a ride, hit me up! I will be driving back to Yellowstone sometime end of November/ beginning of December from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I just wanted to put it out there that if anyone needs a ride, hit me up!

Cool Mid Life ltimate Adventure Advice Sought

2009-11-12T21:04:23.364Z

I would like to ask if any one out there has experienced what I will describe. The “adventure” I am about to embark upon is a journey that is unusual in that typically the pilgrims on this voyage are alcoholics, drug addicts or mentally disturbed. Some may claim I am mentally disturbed but as practicing painter and photographer, it is a kind and gentle way of being but I feel I am in complete control of my facilities. In the interest of brevity, I will keep the story to simple facts and save th… I would like to ask if any one out there has experienced what I will describe. The “adventure” I am about to embark upon is a journey that is unusual in that typically the pilgrims on this voyage are alcoholics, drug addicts or mentally disturbed. Some may claim I am mentally disturbed but as practicing painter and photographer, it is a kind and gentle way of being but I feel I am in complete control of my facilities. In the interest of brevity, I will keep the story to simple facts and save the juicy stuff for a novel. Two years ago, my Long-term partner/girlfriend and I had what most would call the American dream. Each of us earned over six figures, received bonus’s and due to our children in school, we never felt wealthy. Perhaps we were more than comfortable. We had a great-shared ski house in Whistler, are children were either out of college or soon to enter and doing well. Our jobs required skills and specific knowledge of technical processes. We saved some of our earnings; we had 401K retirement funds, we worked incredibly hard. I like working hard and always have. Fast forward to unexpected death, a closing of my company, twins starting college and the bottom falling out of the real estate market followed by the stock market. I have experienced a few layoffs in my life. Prior to attending college, I learned a few trades such as Carpentry, painting, and drywall finishing. I do all very well. I assumed I would just get a few painting or carpentry jobs. This time was different. What was different? The people in my area who usually have the homes requiring upkeep were crushed by the market crash. They were in trouble as serious as what I was wading into. There where shrinking construction opportunities with all my unemployed brethren fighting for scraps of work until the reality of the situation set in. Ok, I have had a couple short-term consultant positions, since my long-term job evaporated, but the bills keep mounting and downsizing in a dropping market wasn’t working well. I collected unemployment for over a year with all the extensions. I have borrowed, as much money as I was comfortable doing knowing repayment was questionable. I have explored family, friends done the networking route then government agencies as a last resort. I have hit the wall. No income, late rent, late car payments Realizing I cannot continue like this and I now reach out to see if others have faced this before. I am planning on getting my REI dome tent, store my belongings, bring enough supplies to paint, a couple of guitars, and my laptop and a big cooler? I don’t know what is really important. I have a cat who is my friend and partner. I don’t know what I can do with him as I love him. My inclination is to point towards Jackson WY or Bozeman MT so at least I could ski after what? Instructing? Dishwashing? But OMG, its too cold! I believe there is a growing group of educated, talented wonderful people who may feel discarded by our society. From watching the numbers of the unemployed grow and knowing that those who have expended benefits would or could be homeless. This is the adventure I am embarking upon. Urban camping is not attractive. What are the real pioneers doing? I never thought I would be in a situation like this. When I was [...]

maybe Yellowstone next summer.

2009-11-11T15:02:58.171Z

Ok I know I said I was going to break from the seasonal, but hell, who can pass up Yellowstone. Anyvie, I just got a confirmation E-mail from Yellowstone saying they recieved my application. Oh please let me go home to the best national park in the world. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Ok I am taking a break actually for the winter, which I always do, but come next summer maybe I will be back where I belong. Ok I know I said I was going to break from the seasonal, but hell, who can pass up Yellowstone. Anyvie, I just got a confirmation E-mail from Yellowstone saying they recieved my application. Oh please let me go home to the best national park in the world. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Ok I am taking a break actually for the winter, which I always do, but come next summer maybe I will be back where I belong.

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