WORKING FOR XANTERRA | Yellowstone National Park

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @kathryntokarska6062
    @kathryntokarska6062 Před 2 lety +10

    As far as pay goes, I found that Xanterra's pay was lower than other companies with NP contracts. I found a job in Tetone NP, close to Yellowstone, and the pay was higher. Housing, dorm or rv site, this year is included, no extra cost. EDR is $70/week if you want to buy it, you can opt for coupon book if you don't plan to eat there 3x a day.

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for this information!! I pinned your comment so other people can see as well (:

    • @krystalburns5938
      @krystalburns5938 Před rokem +1

      What company is it

  • @PrestonGranger
    @PrestonGranger Před 4 měsíci +1

    So excited. Just had my interview and I got the job, so now I get to spend 5 months working in Yellowstone 😁

  • @dmstantastic3653
    @dmstantastic3653 Před 3 lety +5

    It was the best time of my life but the best thing was zero technology so you had people of all walks of life getting along with each other.

  • @yragsiwel5476
    @yragsiwel5476 Před 6 lety +16

    Accepted the offer today im excited, thanks for the review

  • @bingo1232
    @bingo1232 Před 5 měsíci +1

    THANKS for your honest assailment; I’m going to work down at the Grand Canyon!!!

  • @rodneyutley5787
    @rodneyutley5787 Před 4 lety +5

    So glad you put this positive angle on employment with xanterra! I had a positive 2017 summer working at Geyser Grill (which I had heard from folks there was the worst job to get) that got busy and hectic at times but as you said, it was for the experience working in a national park. So...... if it's bearable at the "Grill" , it's a snap elsewhere!

  • @DLHall-uq7kh
    @DLHall-uq7kh Před 4 lety +3

    Employees now-a-days are so lucky to have 2 days off! Back in the 70's I worked for Hamilton Stores, at Lake Village, & only got one day off.

  • @VivKittie32
    @VivKittie32 Před 6 lety +7

    I worked at OFI in ‘03 and ‘04! I had so much fun but it wasn’t because of Xanterra. The pay was shit but it was Yellowstone.. lots of adventures, great people.. crazy ones too 😂... lots of great memories!

  • @Leahemmilee
    @Leahemmilee Před 6 lety +15

    Hey! I just posted a similar video on my channel. I worked for Xanterra in Canyon Village and LOVED it! I was a waitress in the Canyon Lodge dining room in 2015, that is so crazy we worked in the same village! I love to hear other peoples stories working in the park. It's such a unique experience and definitely a life changing experience! ~ Leah

    • @kristinbunch4741
      @kristinbunch4741 Před 3 lety

      That is incredible! Adventures and seasonal jobs enjoying nature

  • @Brenda1371
    @Brenda1371 Před 3 lety +3

    actually why there is negative reviews, reason was years ago it was very rough. a lot of the people there had been working there so long that anyone that was relatively new and not all areas but some it was just a really rough summer to live through. I worked there many years ago when I was in my 20's, and it started out good but over the years it just started to get bad in as far as the attitudes. well I worked there for 9 years, then skipped some years and then went back 15 years ago and then I went on to the Tetons, Im actually going to be ending my seasonal career coming full circle I'll be working my last season back where I started 22 years ago.

  • @krissifadwa
    @krissifadwa Před rokem

    True words at 08:55 I use to work for a resort in Montana for only the winter season but I had to move back to France for my own personal and family reasons.
    This time, I plan on going back out there, to work for Xanterra in Yellowstone and plan to staying there for at least 2-4 years lol

  • @spreadthywordfreeworld9736

    Killed it! Very insightful.

  • @skylermoore9235
    @skylermoore9235 Před 6 lety +2

    Great video! I'm leaving in 6 days on a greyhound for a 6 month job in mammoth hot springs! Super excited and a little nervous but this was reassuring forsure! Thanks!

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety

      Yay! I'm so excited for you! Mammoth is super awesome. Good luck on your journey! (:

    • @skylermoore9235
      @skylermoore9235 Před 6 lety

      Casually Carolyn thank youuu!!

    • @tylermartinz3659
      @tylermartinz3659 Před 4 lety

      @@CasuallyCarolyn Ey I was class of 15 too!! I was born October of 1996!

  • @allisonmorgan928
    @allisonmorgan928 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you, this is super helpful! I'm trying to find out as much as I can before heading out in May. Would you consider making another video about your experiences/things to do/pro tips? :)

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety +1

      Yes! I'm planning on doing that next! (:

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety +1

      Two more videos in the Yellowstone series have been uploaded! xo

    • @allisonmorgan928
      @allisonmorgan928 Před 6 lety +1

      @Carolyn your videos have made me so much more confident about this job! Thank you for answering everyone's questions on here

    • @yragsiwel5476
      @yragsiwel5476 Před 6 lety +1

      Im headed out in may first timer! Ill be in grant village but there is a good forum on fb called working in yellowstone 2018 alot of people on there and info

  • @mtorres2017
    @mtorres2017 Před 4 lety +6

    I am applying for the winter season. I used to live in Wisconsin, so I know about the snow. Have you heard any thing about the winter season and how cold it gets? or anything else? Thank you for making these videos

  • @christophermoyer4255
    @christophermoyer4255 Před 6 lety +6

    OMG your video has been the best so far, I just got done watching the other one you posted. Im from georgia as well, heading out to canyon village this may. I had a question about the dorm environments. Are the roomates all on weed and alcohol? lol and any tips on saving money?

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety +8

      There's a specific niche at yellowstone that chooses to take the more "organic" route in their extra curricular activities, but no one ever really knows who it is. As for drinking, it's something most people don't constantly do! Unless you end up with a roommate that takes a shot of whiskey with their coffee in the morning, you should probably be okay.
      As for saving money, my best tip would be to not buy crap you don't need. There are "free boxes" in the laundry rooms of most of the dorms (where people put stuff they just don't need/want anymore) and you can generally find what you need in there.

  • @alexheider5484
    @alexheider5484 Před 6 lety +1

    Glad you had a good time! I have a phone interview set up tonight.

  • @ewaprzybylska6065
    @ewaprzybylska6065 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing viedo! And your room is so lovely! I will work there this summer. Ps. Your so beautiful and friendly

  • @chtosing
    @chtosing Před 6 lety +1

    This video helps me a lot. Thank you so much’ I’m going there this summer:)

  • @thevirtualzookeeper8226
    @thevirtualzookeeper8226 Před 5 lety +6

    Really thinking about dropping everything and just moving out to Yellowstone to be a wrangler. I've always wanted a high paying job but that's only because I want horses but why not be able to work with horses by doing a job that I will actually enjoy.
    -edit: but honestly the shared living scares me only because I cant poop in a not private bathroom oof sorry for the tmi, loves-

    • @MrRichtrickey
      @MrRichtrickey Před 5 lety +1

      With Xanterra at least, wranglers make a lot better money and get better housing. Goes for any of the skilled trades, really. I imagine good trail ride guides make decent tips too. Only drawback is lack of work in the winter I guess.

  • @Lexierose1797
    @Lexierose1797 Před 6 lety +3

    I just got an offer for Xanterra in Yellowstone to be a host at Lake hotel! thanks so much for this video!! Can you make a video about you did in your free time, the people you met, and how it was living somewhere like yellowstone!?

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety +2

      Hey Lexie,
      Just letting you know that I uploaded a video giving a little more information about what I did in Yellowstone (: czcams.com/video/E2BH3BdQQxY/video.html

    • @yragsiwel5476
      @yragsiwel5476 Před 6 lety

      Lexierose1797 ill be there in Grant Village

  • @SunflowerGirlRV
    @SunflowerGirlRV Před 3 lety

    Tysm for this video...im looking fwd to working for XANTERRA in multiple locations..

  • @jschneider5500
    @jschneider5500 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the info! Will be heading to Glacier N.P. to be a Sous chef for Xanterra. I’m not sure what to expect, but this was pretty helpful. I’m sure it’ll be a big difference from Chicago, who knows… lol

  • @swfd1031
    @swfd1031 Před rokem

    Heading there in April to December for safety and security at Mammoth Springs

  • @seanhawkins6732
    @seanhawkins6732 Před 6 lety +2

    Awesome video. I have a phone interview in 2 days !

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety +1

      Awesome, dude! Good luck with the interview, I hope you get the job! (:

  • @FreeArtsakh2024
    @FreeArtsakh2024 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, helpful advice 💓

  • @infinitegaming1015
    @infinitegaming1015 Před 5 lety +1

    Just got accepted today. Staying from June to October

  • @swfd1031
    @swfd1031 Před rokem

    I see your from GA, I’ll be coming from Florida

  • @tayodeniro6669
    @tayodeniro6669 Před 2 lety

    Accepted my offer thanks 2 your videos

  • @canteenadventures
    @canteenadventures Před 5 lety

    Yay..this is great...thank you

  • @genedaub7200
    @genedaub7200 Před 3 lety

    I worked there at old faithful inn. 2018

  • @anthonytruman
    @anthonytruman Před 6 lety +4

    Hey this was a very helpful video! Do you have any tips for applying and the interview process to make sure I get a job? How long did it take after you applied to get called back and interview? Im about to apply hopefully to get a job this summer. Also, I know you don’t go there to make a ton of money, but around how much did you save up by the end of it? That price for housing is pretty good. Thanks so much :)

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety +2

      Hi Anthony!
      For the application/interview process, I would recommend that you make yourself look good on paper. For example, make sure you have a resumé that is aesthetically pleasing. It doesn't matter if you have a whole lot of experience or not, it's mostly for the fact that it's their first impression of you. After I applied, it took them about two weeks to send me an e-mail offering me a position. As for the interview, I never had one. If you do have a phone interview or something of that sort, make sure you 1) practice speaking clearly and 2) sound professional and 3) look up basic interview questions on the internet.
      At the end of my Yellowstone experience, I saved up close to two grand. (Which was a big deal to me at 18!) I probably could have saved better while I was up there, but I got into the habit of buying whatever cool outdoors stuff I could find like an ENO, new hiking boots, a camelbak, etc.
      Good luck, and I hope you get the job! (:
      Side note: Xanterra also runs facilities in parks like Zion and the Grand Canyon. If you feel like you don't hear back fast enough with Yellowstone, you could always apply to other National Parks as well!

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety +1

      I know the servers made a TON more money than hourly workers. Dining room food is pretty expensive. Hence, larger tips! (when people aren't being jerks) Another place where you can make more money in the park is in a management position!
      As for days off, we do get two, and usually they are consecutive! Generally on days off, we would hitch hike out to a city or to a trail head for a hike. There will also be people that bring their cars, so if you befriend them, you can generally catch a ride!
      In my experience, they don't freak out if you make overtime. However, I think it's part of their policy to give employees two days off a week. The only time I ever saw that "rule" thrown out the window was during the end of the season when everyone is working night till dawn to clean everything and close up shop.

    • @yragsiwel5476
      @yragsiwel5476 Před 6 lety

      David G Im headed out in may first timer! Ill be in grant village but there is a good forum on fb called working in yellowstone 2018 alot of people on there and info

    • @georgetudhope408
      @georgetudhope408 Před 3 lety

      If you have any felonies be sure to disclose and be totally truthful or you could get fired for lying on application two days after you get there

  • @mysterythekitsune2988
    @mysterythekitsune2988 Před 5 lety

    I attempting to get into a a job to get some experience before I go for a season job so I can show on my applications I have had job experience, plus want to save up as much money for myself so I won't worry about what money I do earn in a season job.

  • @andrewbrann6231
    @andrewbrann6231 Před 2 lety

    I found this video I've worked temporary at Glacier but I have a phone interview for Yellowstone for helping hands it's only for like 1 month of May. I found this video kind of on accident. I noticed there was no new videos

    • @misskelbo
      @misskelbo Před 2 lety

      I have an interview for helping hands in Yellowstone tomorrow! How was your experience? I have no idea how it works

    • @andrewbrann6231
      @andrewbrann6231 Před 2 lety

      @@misskelbo I only stayed for 2 months at the job I was supposed to be at for 4 months I ended up taking a regular job off the park. Gas is extremely high I knew that was going to be the case and everything was extremely high you had to drive 40 miles to get somewhere where it was reasonable. The experience was okay I was promised 14 an hour if they paid $12 an hour kept $2 an hour and you get all that back if you stay the entire time but I didn't. It was beautiful that was my third time up at Glacier Park in 3 years but it was worth it on what I got to see and everything but it was pretty expensive and very secluded so that part wasn't so good. I had a car issue there too couldn't drive it for about 10 days. 2 hours away from a Walmart

    • @andrewbrann6231
      @andrewbrann6231 Před 2 lety

      @@misskelbo sorry for the long message but I'll probably check more into the helping hands thing again because four months is just too long for me up at Glacier being that far away from anything that was cheap. One month would be very easy or 2 months

    • @misskelbo
      @misskelbo Před 2 lety

      @@andrewbrann6231 i am doing helping hands only for one month, maybe i am reading your comment wrong but did you do yellowstone helping hands for just the one month in May?

  • @denisestout6558
    @denisestout6558 Před 6 lety +1

    Room and board is 206 every two weeks for 2018

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety

      Wow! That's more than a $50 increase from when I was there. Crazy.

    • @MrRichtrickey
      @MrRichtrickey Před 5 lety +2

      Old Fairhful Snow Lodge 09 to 11 here. I think we paid about $75 a week for R/B then. Even at $425 a month, it's not bad for rent and 3 meals a day. I just wish they'd be more upfront about it when advertising pay rates. You get offered 9 to 11 an hour depending on the job, but $2.50 an hour of that is r/b, so youre really making 6 to 8 bucks an hour. Its not horrible, but I prefer other companies (Ive worked for a couple since) that advertise a lower rate and call the r/b "free". So you can plan budget and savings better.

  • @anthonydane2781
    @anthonydane2781 Před 9 dny

    Not a New Video in Sometime.

  • @luisbartolo7169
    @luisbartolo7169 Před 5 lety +3

    I know that seasonal work is all for the experience but I got a job at a national park for grounds maintenance and I’ll be making 8.50 an hour for 5 months how much do you think I can save up estimate

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 5 lety +2

      So if you make $8.50 an hour and were there for 5 months, each month averages about 4.34 weeks. You'd be there around 21.7 weeks. On a bi-weekly pay schedule, you would get paid approximately 10.85 times while you were there. Each paycheck, pre tax, would be around $680. Since the average deductions from someone's paychecks for taxes are 22.65%, that would mean you would be having around $154.02 taken out of each paycheck. After subtracting roughly $175 (estimate) for room and board every two weeks, that would leave you with around $350.98 in take home, assuming you never worked over 40 hours each week. After your total time there, you would be able to save around $3808.13, assuming you saved all of your take home cash.

    • @luisbartolo7169
      @luisbartolo7169 Před 5 lety +2

      Wow thanks for taking the time for answering my question 😅😅 I would do it but I was to lazy haha , it doesn’t sound so bad I guess😃 I probably make that in a month since I work construction but I really need a different path in life so I’ll give seasonal work a try 👌

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 5 lety +1

      @@luisbartolo7169 Yeah, dude, no problem! It's definitely something to consider before you invest a few months of your life into it. You could always work over time as well, or even get/ask for a raise once you're there!

    • @kristinbunch4741
      @kristinbunch4741 Před 3 lety

      @@luisbartolo7169 Adventures take lots of sacrifices

  • @BeautifulAshes1965
    @BeautifulAshes1965 Před 2 lety

    Hello there
    I just got accepted to work at Yellowstone. How was the drive to the Gardiner in Bozeman. I will be driving alone. Any advice?

  • @Viktorienka
    @Viktorienka Před 6 lety +3

    Hello I will work for Xanterra this summer and I am worried about the phone service. I am from Europe, so don´t know how it is working there and I need some connection with my family. Thanks for your answer. :)

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety

      I use the company Verizon for phone service and it works really well in the Wyoming/Montana/Idaho area! If you don't have a cellphone but have a laptop of some sort, you could always Facetime or Skype your family as well!

    • @Viktorienka
      @Viktorienka Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you very much for your answer!

    • @Viktorienka
      @Viktorienka Před 6 lety

      Thanks! My laptop will luckily work :) I have though about the bank account, but not sure, if I will be able to make it due to the time I have in bozeman, when I arrive. But once again thanks a lot!

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety

      As for the bank account, I knew some people from Romania that rode with someone to Cody, WY and they were able to open an account there! I believe it was with Wells Fargo.

    • @yragsiwel5476
      @yragsiwel5476 Před 6 lety

      Im headed out in may first timer! Ill be in grant village but there is a good forum on fb called working in yellowstone 2018 alot of people on there and info

  • @SunflowerGirlRV
    @SunflowerGirlRV Před 3 lety

    Is the pay every 2 weeks ? Is it bay paycard that they issue or by Direct Deposit?

  • @RealMisterDoge
    @RealMisterDoge Před 2 lety

    Would you recommend working there while doing school? I only have 2 courses (online) this spring, but I don't know how I'll balance that with the employer's expectations and the wifi situation

    • @abigaillanoue7175
      @abigaillanoue7175 Před 2 lety

      I am working for them this season and they do not recommend any coursework but only because of wifi. I believe the only service they have is enough for texts or calls every now and then if you can find it. I asked if i could take college courses and they pretty much said no

  • @chaos-snapshoots2068
    @chaos-snapshoots2068 Před 2 lety

    I'm going to zion in 2 days

  • @chloel3085
    @chloel3085 Před 4 lety

    Do you know anything about working in West Yellowstone? (slightly outside of the park) Do you think it's the same experience as working in the park? I haven't been able to find as much information on that company vs xanterra. Thanks.

    • @georgetudhope408
      @georgetudhope408 Před 3 lety

      I have worked both and like Delaware north better then xanterra the dorms in west are awesome for dnc

  • @mynameismudd3134
    @mynameismudd3134 Před 10 měsíci

    Just finished my contract with xanterra at Yellowstone. I would compare it to being in a cult. It was kind of like high school with dorms. Lots of drama. Everyone is in a clique. Not a bad experience but bizarre.

  • @goldenheart05
    @goldenheart05 Před 5 lety

    So do they have dorms for different age groups? Will they house you with similar aged people? Thanks, enjoyed you vid

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 5 lety +3

      They generally put people with roommates that are similar to them in age. As for dorms with different age groups, they do have one specifically for those under 21. They also have a "quiet" dorm!

  • @bigbrianusa
    @bigbrianusa Před 5 lety +2

    3600 miles? Did you drive from Hawaii?

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 5 lety +1

      I meant to say 1,600 miles & it took 36 hours!! I drove from Georgia, so thankfully it wasn't that far! haha

  • @RavenRockGamersLodge
    @RavenRockGamersLodge Před 4 lety

    i have an interview in a couple days. was wondering if anyone reading this had gotten an offer on their hourly wage yet. thanks :-)

  • @chloel3085
    @chloel3085 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey have you worked in Glacier Park with them?

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 3 lety

      I haven't, but I've heard great things about working in Glacier!

    • @nicolegomez890
      @nicolegomez890 Před 3 lety

      @@CasuallyCarolyn Hey🤗 great videos¡ and have u heard something about Zion NP¿

  • @alexiscarlisle1345
    @alexiscarlisle1345 Před 2 lety

    What’s the website you applied at?

  • @Leggs013
    @Leggs013 Před 4 lety

    Very pretty Lady you are!

  • @petuniaromania6294
    @petuniaromania6294 Před 4 lety +1

    Can a person work year around?

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 4 lety

      If you work in an area of the park like Mammoth Hot Springs that is open all year, I believe you can! Old Faithful also has a winter season you could work. Another option to work year-round would be to do two different parks and switch off each season!

  • @antoniovillarreal5189
    @antoniovillarreal5189 Před 5 lety

    What about grooming and fitness?

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 5 lety +1

      Each location in Yellowstone has a gym! I didn't get my hair cut while I was there, but there are several towns close by where you could do that if you needed to.

  • @timothychism5690
    @timothychism5690 Před 6 lety

    Do they fly you out or do you have to pay for your way to get there?

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety

      You have to pay to get yourself out there! I drove, but the cheapest way is supposed to be by bus!

    • @timothychism5690
      @timothychism5690 Před 6 lety

      Casually Carolyn I have an interview on Tuesday and was thinking of going by bus.l if I get the job.

    • @CasuallyCarolyn
      @CasuallyCarolyn  Před 6 lety

      Bus is a great way to go!! I hope you get the job! Good luck on your interview! (:

    • @timothychism5690
      @timothychism5690 Před 6 lety +3

      Casually Carolyn thanks. I’ll be coming from Texas. I’ve never been to that part of the country so it’s exciting to even be considered.

    • @MrRichtrickey
      @MrRichtrickey Před 5 lety +1

      You can bus or fly to Bozeman. $200 each way on Greyhound, give or take, depending on where you start. Plan on one night in a motel there, $50 to $100, the company shuttle to the park is an hour drive and leaves early, but its free. The company sometimes arranges trips to west yellowstone, mt or gardiner, mt for shopping or whatever, but youre better off finding a friendly coworker with a car to get around while there. Though I should add you dont HAVE to leave youre location. Food is provided and theres small stores for toiletries items.

  • @eduardotirado839
    @eduardotirado839 Před 5 lety +1

    Funny