Big Sky Employee Housing: Room Tour & Information
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- This video is to provide information about the employee housing at Big Sky Resort in Montana. I made this for future employees, to try an answer any questions you may have in regards to how employee housing works and what it is like.
Please remember this is based on my experience living in housing during the 20/21 ski season.
Feel free to comment your experience with employee housing and add any tips or info you have that I may have missed!
Time Stamps:
0:34 Room Tour
4:36 Application Process, Prices & Move In/Out
8:45 Details
8:52 What is Included
9:30 What to Bring
10:04 Cooking
10:22 Trash
10:40 Wifi
10:47 Cell Service
11:03 Heating
11:29 Laundry
12:21 Common Room
12:43 Room Checks
13:30 Security
13:41 Distance to Work
14:17 If you have a Car
14:37 Do you need a Car (no)
14:51 Getting around without a Car
15:27 Pros & Cons between housing options
17:19 My Personal Opinion/Experience
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I hope I was able to answer all your questions.
Good luck with your move and your ski/summer season!
Great! Love all the details you shared, thanks!
Happy to help!
Thanks you very much for the info!
Yea the no stove thing sounds really bad. Being a driver for years I know you can't eat anything of substance and cheap without a stove. Kinda sux but if the rent affordable ad not expensive it can work.
I just finished a few months of driving the Skyline buses. If a person can package himself (earplugs, eye mask, etc.) to sleep during the bus commute, those 4 hours can be subtracted from the worker's day. Some of the hotels for workers are much closer to Big Sky and cut the commute to 15 or 45 minutes (White Water Inn, Gallatin Gateway Inn), and then you're spending commute time only when travelling to Bozeman for supplies and/or fun. The fare to go from a Big Sky location to Bozeman (or vice versa) is $5 if no employer's pass is used.
Thanks so much for the comment! This is great advice and super helpful!
My first day at big sky is on the 15th of November! Just got my housing locked in at golden eagle it’s my first season at a ski resort, I’m so stoked!!
That really exciting! I hope you have an amazing season!
Update?? How is it going? I’m considering working here next season
@@ThatsSoDan I’m a lifty and it is awesome if you don’t mind having a roommate/ roommates and not having a kitchen lol. I fractured both of my ankles riding so I’m back in my hometown but once I’m recovered km heading back out there I’m probably staying for summer season too
@@anthonymoore4000 I met a ski instructor the other day who lives in his van 😲 !!!
Even better!
The employee housing has come a long way. In the mid 90s the dorms all smelled like wet dog and the bottom floor rooms were so rough some lifties grew pot in the carpet.
Hey, Sabrina! Thanks for the tips! I was wondering if there were any links you could provide for working at Big Sky. I’m super interested in working there, but I’m having trouble finding links for job applications. Thanks!!
Hey Kelliann! For Big Sky, bigskyresort.com/employment is there employmet page. Scroll down and click on the season you are looking to work in and they will list the jobs. One note, their overall company is Boyne Resorts, so you will most likely be brought to that page to actually apply.
Mtn lodge , i was there
Omg i miss Big sky
It's definitely beautiful up there!
Hi Sabrina, very helpful video for someone currently applying to big sky for this upcoming winter so thanks! I had a question about choosing the housing once you get hired. Are you aware of how difficult it would be to secure one of the single rooms? I know you yourself didn’t have a single but I was wondering if you talked to any of your co workers who did and knew how difficult it would be to get one of the singles as they are limited?
Hi Bri! Happy to help!
As far as singles, I do not know how hard they are to get. I did not apply for a single, so I am not sure. I believe they would be given to people who apply for them first.
I would say, the moment the housing options come out, apply RIGHT away. This will give you a better chance.
Sorry I could be more helpful with that, but I hope you have a great season and get the room you are looking for!
I took the positive things from you great video, all the negative sounds like complaining
Taking the positive is a great way to go!
Thanks for making this vid..i have received a job offer at Montage, however I don't like how there's no kitchen!!! Any recommendations for places to live in Big Sky?
Hi! Unfortunately I am not too sure about places around Big Sky you could look at or rent. However, there are Facebook groups where people search for roommates, or post housing options for rent (it should be one of the first links that pop up in a google search).
A piece of advice I can offer, is to definitely start searching now and as you as you find a good place, go for it! They fill up fast as the season gets closer.
I hope you have a wonderful season!
Hi Sabrina, some of us travel in December for the winter season, but there is a lot of uncertainty about the housekeeping payment, could you give us an average of what is really earned per hour and how many hours a week are worked, in 5 or 6 days? and how much extra time is really being worked. Thanks
Hi!
So, unfortunately I was never a housekeeper at Big Sky so I dont know the details. I have heard that they get paid by how many rooms they clean, but I dont know specifics.
However, I found a CZcamsr named Timothy Ward that may be able to help- it looks like he was a housekeeper at Big Sky and has videos on the specifics of the job! Just type in his name in the CZcams search bar to find his channel!
I hope that will help! Good luck on your winter season!
@@theworkingexpat Hello Thank you very much for the answer, I already contacted him, I hope he solves my doubts.
Hi Sabrina!; Thank you very much for your video, was very informative and I did get many questions answered. Do they provide you with uniforms? If so, do they deduct them off your paycheck, or it's on the company?.
And also... do you have any pics of the standard rooms with the bigger fridge? would you suggest to go for the bigger fridge option?
Hi! I'm so glad it was helpful!
When it comes to uniforms... where I worked, we did not have to pay for any uniform. They provided us with name tags and vests to wear over normal clothing. There really wasn't a dress code as long as we looked professional. We were to give the vest back at the end of the season, if we did not then, I believe, they would charge it to our pay check.
My friends in snow removal and housekeeping did have uniforms to some degree and it was provided for them, they didn't have to pay for anything.
@@castro21k In regards to the rooms with the bigger fridge... I unfortunately do not have any photos. I had a friend who lived in one with a bigger fridge and she said it was nice because she could fit more things in the fridge so she didn't have to go shopping as much. She could also fill it with veggies and fruits and left over take out.
Other than that the room sounded the same as ours.
I would say it depends on the type of person you are and what your comfort level is....
If you are okay with eating whatever to get by, and are more of a dry foods, cereal, canned soup and simple sandwich type of person... then go with the smaller one. You would have lots of microwave meals but save more money.
If you dont mind the cost and want to eat healthier and fill up with foods like veggies, fruits, yogurt, frozen microwaveable meals, ice cream and other options. It may be worth it for you!
@@theworkingexpat Perfect, thanks again! :)
Amazing video and really helpful but just curious what do people do in order as of working out there? is there any facilities up in the mountain or down in the bigsky town village?
Hi! Thank you, I am glad it helped!
When it comes to jobs with Big Sky resort there are a ton of job options that take place in different locations around the mountain.
There are lots up on the mountain like tickets, rentals, food, hotels, lodging, snow removal, parking, gift shop attendant, lifty, ect… You have a lot of options!
The ones in their hotels such as housekeeping, hotel reservations/services, ect… are at their hotels -obviously haha- which are dotted on and around the mountain.
Some jobs you may travel around and down the mountain. For example, ski patrol, snow removal, or transportation.
There are probably options in the town village as well.
To find out where the job you are looking for is located, you can check on the job description under the jobs located on their career page. It should tell you the location you will be possibly working.
Hope that helps!
@@theworkingexpat i’m sorry my question didn’t really make sense. i’m gonna be a lift op up there this season and i was wondering what are my options to be able to work out at a gym everyday? do they provide such facilities for employees?
@@parkeroien 😂 oh gosh, sorry about that! Working out as in fitness, not as in working out in Montana.
I actually dont know of any employee specific facilities in terms of a gym/other facilities. If there is anything available, they did not make it known to us due to covid policies.
I believe there is a gym in the village center that guests can use. I would look into that and see if it is open- if so and you need a pass you may get one free or at an employee discount.
I hope that helps!
@@theworkingexpat if you would that would be amazing and very much appreciated.
Hello, I like your videos
Is this available for workers outside the US?
Hi, thank you! I know in the past they have hired international workers, but I am not sure if they are currently doing so for their upcoming season. Try to send them an email to see of this is an option and what would be the best way to apply.
Hi Sabrina, I have a question. I was wondering if there is any housing near a city or town. Because I would like to have a second job apart from Big Sky Job.
Hi!
Yes there is!
If you are looking at Big Sky’s Employee housing, they have several options for their locations. One of which is actually IN Bozeman (which is the closest city).
If you are wanting to live outside of employee housing that is an option too. However, I would suggest getting a place ASAP if you go with this option because apartments and rooms fill up fast! There are Facebook groups you can google that are people looking for roommates or housing options.
Hi sabrina, thanks for the information.
I just found your channel.
I am in process to go to big sky in culinary, your video is helpful.
One question, where are you from?
Hi,
I’m glad it helped! Culinary sounds like a lot of fun.
I am from the New England are on the east coast.
@@theworkingexpat Ho, ok. I asked you because I noticed that you speak pretty fast and your accent! I have being in Boston and Portland, I worked for almost ten years on board cruise ships, but I am looking for something different now!
Have a good day Sabrina, good to see you here!
@@wil2131 haha- yes I do tend to speak very fast, its hard for me to slow it down lol
Ships are definitely an adventure and I hope you find something new that you love!
Thanks for all the information, I wanted to ask you if you can have meetings or parties in the housing and if they separate men from women?
Hi, no problem!
When I was there, due to COVID, they did not allow you to even have visitors or friends in your room. Thus, no parties or meetings in housing. However, from my understanding, before COVID times it was really common to have lot of friends hanging out in each others rooms and it was a very social environment.
As far as co-ed housing.... they have co-ed options building wise.
When it comes to the rooms themselves....
I did know a few couples who were married and lived in the same room. I know they place roommates in the same room as the gender they put on their application. I know you can request roommates. I unfortunately don't know their personal policies on men and women sharing rooms.
I would email their current housing coordinator/HR person and they should be able to tell you more. Their email should be on the Big Sky website under the Employee section.
Hope this helps!
@@theworkingexpat Thank you so much!
Do you need to work the whole season or can you work for shorter periods of time? Ex: working only speak season (dec-jan).
Hi! They do prefer to hire people who can work the full winter season. Which usually starts in November and runs through March/April.
Going there jan 29 for a week are the trails off the tram usually open ?
Hi!
Do you mean hiking trails?
When I worked there, in order to access the trails (without taking a tram up to actually ski the run itself) you could only access them by booking a snow shoe tour/activity with Big Sky. The actual trails owned by the resort were not open to the public during the ski season due to safety.
BUT-- If you give Big Sky's basecamp a call, you can ask them if this is still the case, or if they have trails open this season that you can use.
Aside from the trails owned by big sky, there are a good amount you can find up, down, and around the mountain, that you can hike around.
Saludos desde Austria 🇦🇹
Greetings from the US! Hope all is going well this season
The people have a day off o not in big mountain, is better living close to the hotel to work
What's it like to work over the summer? Is there AC in the "dorms"?
I’ve never been there in the summer, but I do know that someone did mention there is AC in the employee dorms.
Thinking of applying here for the winter season but I cant find any info on how much the pay is hourly?
Hi! Yes, that can be frustrating that they do not post the hourly wages under each job on their application site.
Each job there will pay a bit different, and I did not learn what I would be making until the interview (which was MT minimum wage).
I recommend trying to search this on the website Glassdoor, as they usually post a ballpark of what employees can make per job.
Is this at the Super 8? Where exactly is this housing that you are showcasing in the video?
Hi! The housing you see in this video is the Mountain Lodge up on the mountain. The super 8 is an option down in the town of Bozeman- while I had friends that lived there I do not have any photos of it.
Hello !
It Is good information about Big sky, and I would like to ask you a weird question, I am applying for the next winter season I'm from Mexico and I am not too into this kind of experience, should we pay taxes for this seasonal job? How much should pay for it? (Sorry for the fool question)
Hi!
That is a great question. It's important to know if you are working abroad!
When it come to working in the USA, even if you live abroad, you do have to pay taxes.
Taxes are taken out of your paycheck and it will be noted on the check how much is taken out.
For the ski resort, I dont know the specifics.
(I do know that my friends who are from Mexico, that worked with me at another seasonal job, had them taken out automatically).
When it comes to filing taxes at the end of the year, I do not know how it works for those who live outside of the USA.
I would suggest talking to someone who works in payroll about the process. They should know the specifics and the "how-tos"
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful but I hope you have an amazing time abroad!
Hola @Magalli Ortega , soy de Peru. Yo trabaje una temporada en Big Sky. Tus pagos (paycheck) los recibes con los descuentos de los taxes respectivos (son 2, impuesto Estatal y el Federal). no sabria decirte el monto exacto en porcentaje pero no era alto. Lo bueno es que al año siguiente de tu estancia, puedes tramitar la devolucion de dichos impuestos (en mi caso fueron alrededor de 900 dolares, eso es variable dependiendo de tu salario).
@@nokia99able Hola Fernando como estas? sabes que tengo una oferta para trabajar en Big Sky tengo muchas dudas sobre como es todo, podria contactarte?
Hi Sabrina. We’re there employees that rented trailers or rvs and parked in the lot?
Hi Lucas!
There is an open lot between the Mountain Lodge (employee housing) and "the lodge at big sky" hotel-- I can't remember the name but it is an official Big Sky parking lot-- where several people parked their camper vans and small RVs. They basically went to ski or to work and would head back to their vans, where they lived, for the night.
I dont know the official rules, but they were never told that they couldn't park there!
Hi Sabrina, nice video! Very informative.
I am going to have my internship in Big Sky. I have a question.. is the housing for employee provided free? or do you need to pay anything?
Hi! Thank you!
Housing is not free but it is at a reduced rate. Depending on the type of room you want you may pay between $12-$15 per day? That was the price when I was there, I am not sure what it would be now. It should state it on their employment page.
You will also need to pay an application fee of $50 and put a deposit down as well.
They took the cost directly from our paychecks, so we didn’t have to worry about paying on time.
Good luck with your internship! I hope you have a wonderful season!
The rooms have no hot water. They’re grimy and you have a bunk bed to share with a stranger. There’s no kitchen, no kitchenette, just a microwave and maybe a mini fridge. I did my dishes in the bath tub. They want over 400$/month for “employee housing” rent but will only pay minimum wage for most jobs. I do not reccomend spending ANY time at Big Sky Resort as an employee.
@@aavox127 Wow minimum wage? I just saw $18/hr at Taco Bell and Walmart up to $21 in Bozeman. Federal Minimum wage is @ $7.25 and $9.20 here in Montana. I'm pretty sure the resort pays well above that... actually I just looked and it seems like the hourly average is $16. Nearly double minimum wage. Even ticket checker pays $16/hr. Sounds like you def. had a bad experience though, and were underpaid, I'm sorry!!
@@Vanessa-ro3pl Seems like wages have gone up since covid, before the pandemic they were paying lifties+ticket checkers 12$/hr, no benefits besides the pass.
I've worked for a lot of ski resorts in a lot of different states (CO, AK, OR...) and Big Sky was one of my worst experiences. Still love the area, just not the resort!
What about ski storage? Are there employee lockers or do you keep your gear in your room?
Hi! That is up to you- you do have an employee locker if you want one, or you can keep things in your room or your car. (I had a friend who kept her things in her car because it was closer than the lockers.)
@@theworkingexpat Thank you!
Hi Sabrina, I will be heading out to big sky to work this winter season. I have been assigned employee housing at the north campus. Wondering if you ever seen a room at the north campus. If so ,are they nicer then the place you stayed at?
Update ,They do not allow you to have a single room. They may have just offered that because of the pandemic.
Hi Tracy! Unfortunately I have not seen the rooms at the north campus. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Also, thank you for the update about the rooms! Things are always constantly changing and it is good to have new info.
I hope you have an amazing winter season!
Thanks
Hey Sabrina, thanks for your informational help. I am due to move into Super 8 by Wyndham in Bozeman, while working for Big Sky Resort, in a few days. But I may cancel my employee housing and rent a hostel instead.
Any advice on living at a hostel, while working for Big Sky Resort at the same time? Thanks.
Hi!
I have heard pretty good things about the Super 8! I had a friend who lived there for one season and he said it was a great set up.
When it comes to hostel life, I don't have too much experience with hostels in the USA and have not been to any in Montana. I have walked by the one on main street in Bozeman a few times and it looks like it is in a pretty nice location.
I would say, if you are going to live there for the winter season, choose a room with the least amount of people possible. It may get frustrating if you are trying to sleep because you have work in the morning and you have people coming in and out all hours of the day/night. Especially if the hostel is busy and you dont know if people stay up all night, snore, or constantly want to party.
It would also be important to choose one with a good locker system so that your important things dont disappear.
I hope that was helpful and what you were looking for. Whichever housing set up you decide, just make sure the situation and set up are what you are comfortable with and know that you can get a good night sleep after a long day of work!
I live in the Super 8 & it’s very dirty and noisy.
@@theworkingexpat You mean the "Hungry Moose grocery store" Good people out there. It's a great resource. Not to mention a great Deli!
@@michaelmcmillan1425 Yes, Thank you!
@@theworkingexpat Np!😄
i lived in one of those rooms in 2009 and they looked exactly the same just with older fridge and microwave lmao
😂
Hi there Sabrina. Were there many Senior Workers there? I'm a Senior and I move a little slower these days; what type of job would you recommend for me? Thanks.
Hi!
Yes there were a good group of seniors working at the resort when I was there! And probably a lot more that I didn’t have the chance to meet or interact with. For some, it was their first season and other had been there for the past 10-20 years!
There are a lot of options for you. I would say it just depends on what you want to do and feel comfortable doing.
I had a friend in her 60s who worked at the ticket office - which is a good job if you like interacting with people and are good with computer systems. Or if you want to move a bit but stay in one location then maybe rentals would be a good option- there you could interact with people and fit them for gear. There is also mail room attendants, parking assistance, shuttle driver, ect…where you wouldn’t have to put a lot of physical restraint on your body
I would say to go onto the website under employment and job opportunities- under open positions- and scroll through the list. Each job is detailed and mentions what type of physical activity is needed. That way you can gage what would be most comfortable for you.
I hope you find one that works well and enjoy your season!
Bug Sky will work you to the bone for pennies. Ride you hard and hang you up wet.
hiii, did you get overtime?
Hi!
Yes, I did get overtime a couple of times. My department was kind of strict with that, they would send people home of they were about to go overtime.
However, I had friends in other departments where they got overtime a lot of the time.
Do they do single occupancy rooms?
Hi! I am not sure if they have single occupancy now but I believe I had a few fiends with single rooms for a higher price.
Sorry I have a little weird question that has nothing to do with housing... Do you get a meal during your shift? Or you have to bring your own food?
Not a weird question at all, completely valid.
You have to bring your own food with you. They don’t provide meals.
You do get an employee discount at the majority of food stations/restaurants on/around the mountain.
@@theworkingexpat is it a good discount? Can you bring an electrical hot plate for your room or are they forbidden?
@@miketamayo20 i believe the employee discount is between 25%-50% off depending on the locations.
The employee rooms have a fridge/mini fridge and microwave. But no access to kitchens. We brought a coffee maker and an insta-pot which was fine. I am not sure if a hot plate was or was not against the rules but I do know people who had them.
@@theworkingexpat thank you so much for your answers!
I'm possibly accepting a job at Big Sky for summer season. Curious what position you worked?
I was in tickets/activities!
@@theworkingexpat would you have stayed if you were a server?
@@ravynsmith1007 The job itself was great! I liked the mountain and the people I worked with.
The reason I left was because it was 2020 and the guests in general had very negative reactions to the covid rules/regulations, and they basically took those feelings out on us. To be honest, I dreaded going into work because the majority of my day would be people yelling at me over the phone or in person about the ticket prices, lack of tickets due to covid limits, and new rules put in place that we had to enforce.
I have no doubt I would have stayed the full season and really enjoyed it, if I had gone during another time, that was not covid. So, please dont let me leaving worry you or anything! It has been a coupe years now and I am sure things are back to normal more or less.
Hey, actually i have a option for a internship in montage big sky for"F&B/Room Division" what do you think is it worth it.
Hi!
I dont know anything about Big Sky internships specifically.
However, when it comes to internships in general, I personally think its worth what you would get out of it, and if it will help with the next step in your career. However, if you can find the same thing/opportunity you are looking for, and can get paid for it, than I would say go that route: same experience but make money while doing the work.
@@theworkingexpat i am sorry i forgot to mention i was talking about the J1 cultural exchange program (1 year internship)
@@teddy3617 that sounds like a lot of fun! I do know that you can get a J1 VISA to work in the US for pay (but I’m not sure how long you could make it last). I would say it depends on what the internship offers VS what a J1 work VISA would let you do.
@@theworkingexpat as i am a foreigner, will it be possible for me to live for a whole year there, and what is the rent if i try to stay at the bottom valley or at the mountain? Last question so sorry to disturbe you 😅
@@teddy3617 you’re not bothering me at all, I am happy to help!
To find out if it is possible for you to stay/work in the US, you would have to do some research on what type of VISAs are available to you depending on what you are looking to do here in the USA, and what country you are from. A google search should pull up your options/possibilities for you.
When it come to rent, Big Sky has employee housing available for their employees on and down the mountain. This option would be available if you work for them directly- the rent is different depending on what housing option you choose. They have a full list on their website of what they offer/have available.
If you aren’t working directly for them, there are renting options available, but the costs vary- you could rent a room, do a room share situation, or try and rent an apartment. There are usually offers and options on Big Sky apartments/housing Facebook pages, or other websites. Google should give you lots of options as well.
I suggest looking for a place EARLY- because they tent to fill up fast! So as soon as you know you are going and what VISA you will be on, start looking for housing options.
I applied for big sky resort, how many hours a week should I expect a full time seasonal job to be over there?
Hi,
For most jobs/positions it is 40.
Its a good question to ask in your interview
because, what what I have seen it can completely depend on the job.
In the department I worked we could not work over 40 hours unless they needed it.
However, I had a friend who worked WAY over 40 hours a week, practically 10 hours a day, every day of the week and his bosses were fine with it.
If you are worried about having to work more than promised, just make sure you pay attention to your contract and stick up for yourself if need be. If you are looking to work more than 40, than talk to your supervisor about it.
@@theworkingexpat hii! What was your friend’s position? How is the search for a second job there?
@@marcelogimenez8592 He was in the snow removal / operations!
As for a second job, I did not work one, but I also had friends who also worked evening shifts downtown at the restaurants or bars and enjoyed the extra income.
Could u please tell us about those jobs? I mean which ones got over time?
@@danaeivethvelasquezacarley1991 yThe ones I know of that were overtime were snow removal and security. It really depends on the supervisor and how much help is needed, so it could vary from year to year.
Does Big Sky have a place where you can park an RV if you have one? If so, can you have pets?
There is an open lot between the Mountain Lodge (employee housing) and "the lodge at big sky" hotel-- I can't remember the name but it is an official Big Sky parking lot,-- where several people parked their camper vans and small RVs. They basically went to ski or to work and would head back to their vans, where they lived, for the night.
I dont know the official rules, but they were never told that they couldn't park there.
When it comes to pets, I know you can not have them in the employee housing. You also can not take them on the slopes (only the official ski patrol dogs can be on the slopes).
I dont see why they couldn't live with you in your own RV, as dogs are allowed on Big Sky property, as long as they are leashed.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
is Mtn Lodge the closest to the lifts?
There is one other employee housing option that is basically right next to it, however I can not remember what it is called. But yes, they are the closest to the lifts, its about a 10min walk to basecamp from there.
@@theworkingexpat Hi! Did you stay in Mtn Lodge?
@@santiagosanchezmonte6847 yes!
@@theworkingexpat Thanks, and which one do you recommend? The north, east, or Mtn Lodge option?
@@santiagosanchezmonte6847 unfortunately I haven’t visited the others due to COVID rules. However, if you dont have a car, the closer the better!
I was told that there is an employee dining hall. True??
Hi, no there was no employee dining hall that I knew of, but you could eat in the resort dining hall. We went there a lot on lunch break.
@@theworkingexpat Thanks so much! Your video was very helpful!
I'm gonna work for Moonlight Basin in big sky. Is it the same thing? seems weird since the contract says "fully furnished housing provided", and this one doesn't even have an oven.
Hi! Moonlight Basin is actually a different resort than Big Sky.
It can be a bit confusing because Big Sky Resort is IN the town of Big Sky. Moonlight Basin, and a few other resorts, are also located in the town of Big Sky.
From what I know of Moonlight Basin, it is a private resort for members only.
Hello Sabrina !! I have a question. Is it easy to get second job? Thank you for your video !!
Hi! I personally did not have a second job while there. However, I had many coworkers who had second jobs! The majority of them were at village center.
There always seemed to be someone hiring as well, since it is not only the ski resort who has seasonal employees.
So it is definitley possible!
How much was the accommodation?
Hi! I am so sorry, this was a couple years ago now so I do not remember exactly, unless it states in the video. I remember it was deducted from my pay check, maybe around $150 every two weeks if I remember correctly?
What job did you do at the resort? Was it minimum wage?
I was Mountain Services - so basically tickets and customer assistance.
I believe, in the state of MT, it was over minimum wage.
@@theworkingexpat thank you so much dude my boyfriend and I are going to start seasonal work this coming winter! Your videos are super helpful. We are going to try to have a channel on couples doing seasonal work. Even though the housing at big sky was rough, did you like the job itself?
@@thesecretbanani you’re so welcome! I would love to see how your experiences go!!
I did like the job itself. Unfortunately I ended up leaving due to the negative interactions I had to have every day, because of the job I was in. It was mostly having guests be upset with me, or yelling at me, because of things like ticket prices and all the changes/rules due to covid- which are things out if my control. However I really do think it would have been amazing if it weren’t for covid. So I definitely recommend working a ski season! And having someone with you will make it all the better!
I hope you both have an amazing experience!
@@theworkingexpat thank you so so much and maybe someday our paths will cross. We are in Orlando now, if you're in this neighborhood anytime soon give us a shout. 😁 stay safe!
@@thesecretbanani That would be very cool, I will be sure to do that! :) You as well!
what about my puppy dog??? where can i live with him?
From what I know, there are not staff options that allow animals. But there should be apartments in town you can rent where animals are allowed!
@@theworkingexpat thank you.
Thanks for the video. I was thinking of working there for the next winter season, 2021 - 2022, but I don't know where to live. I would really appreciate if I could talk to you via gmail or other social network.
Hi!
At the moment I dont have any forms of public social media aside from CZcams, but I would be happy to answer any questions here.
I also suggest going to the big sky resort “employment & job opportunities “ page (which you can google and it should come right up). There it will give you some more pros and cons and help you weigh your options when it comes to housing as an employee. It also shows some alternative options and provides contact information for their housing/Human Resources contacts. :)
They added hundreds of beds in new employee housing in 2023, so some of her information is now dated.
Do you know of any college students that work here? I am in my last year but do classes all online. Just want to make sure there is good enough wifi and time to do it! Thanks :)
Hi! I did know a few people who were taking online classes while working at the resort. I am not sure what the status of the wifi is today but it was fine for me when I was in my room or at work.
I take it they don't allow pets? Or even couples? We were interested in housekeeping but I am sure those positions fly off the shelves.
Hi! Yes, unfortunately pets are not allowed in staff housing. But I do know people who have pets in private housing and they can be brought on Big Sky property. Just not on the slopes.
If you apply, you can let them know that you are applying with a partner and they can do their best to place you together. If you want to live together in staff housing you can easily request to live together.
When it comes to house keeping it just depends on the year and how many people are applying during that time. There are A LOT of house keeping positions to fill so you have a very good chance of both getting one. :)
@@theworkingexpat Thanks a lot:)
@@theworkingexpat Can you request a member of the opposite gender?
@@ash._.7341 Hi! When I was there you were able to request a member of the opposite gender to room with. However, I am not sure if that policy has changed or not.
Are they sponsoring for Foreign workers?
Hi! Before the pandemic, Big Sky did hire foreign workers who came over for a seasonal job on a J1 VISA. During the pandemic they were unable to sponsor. As far as I know they are still not hiring staff from outside the USA. I am not sure when that will change.
Thank you for kind information ❤️
Are you going again ?
Hi- no, I won’t be returning to Big Sky
I was thinking about trying it out. Didn't know if you were giving it a go again wanted insite lol
@@deanmartin9508 I had a hard time at work there due to the negative guest response to the new COVID rules. If I ever went back I think I would enjoy it more now that COVID isnt a new thing for everyone.
Word. Thanks for the insite.
Hello so il be working in montage big sky as a housekeeper as an intern so i want to know if its the same as big sky resort or there is the hotel on one side and the resort on the other side, also regarding accommodation do we all get the same accommodation as the one you have showed aren’t there houses where a bunch of people can share or those in MBS get accommodation elsewhere
Hi! I am not super sure. The resort has many hotels that they own, but there are some that they do not. I would reach out to your hotel and ask this as a clarification question.
@@theworkingexpat okay thank you❤️❤️
It looks like a dorm room
It definitely is a lot like it!
Omgggg thata intense wtffff noooo
I like to soak in a hot bath after a day in the cold, that shower would be a total deal breaker for me!
Lol he'll yeah
that better be free housing
It is not unfortunately
I have been living in the Mountain Lodge in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and the common room on the third floor was never open. 😱
😂 honestly that makes complete sense to me.
Can I bring my cat?
Hi! When I worked at Big Sky the people that I knew had animals did not live in employee housing. I do not think this policy has changed unfortunately.
Lets be honest , this is shit. If you are in your 20's it would be cool, but this seems pretty rough.....
I agree, it is pretty rough. But yea, if you're in your 20's and are there to ski, then it is probably worth what you would pay to ski everyday.
I used to ski there haha