Im a 5 season snow-lodger. (Old faithful location)and 5 years in other parks. i found you in you tube because of YNP nostalgia, i just wanted to say i cant agree more with everything you said... very savage. to all those who are about to take a chance, do it. see where you go.
I love how you did this video compared to other people’s videos. No annoying music, you get right to the point and you stay on topic, you’re easy to understand and look at, which matters to me. So thank you
My whole life I've been such an indoor person. I don't have a lot of friends and I spend so much time reading but I'm 24,I want to skiing, I want to learn to snowboard, go mountain biking, learn to rock climb, play an unhealthy amount of golf and live while I'm young enough to do so
I never really comment on CZcams videos but wow this is crazy. I am also a very indoors person / usually inclined towards cities, mostly a loner that hangs out with books and my kitties… I’m also 24 and just recently have started hiking, in a few weeks I’ll go fishing and kayaking. This year I’m really trying to do at least 1 outdoors thing every month!! Really glad to find someone in literally the same situation
I hope you got to do these things. I’m 25 and I feel the same way. I’m very introverted but I want to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. I’m so scared lol, I applied to the Grand Canyon for a seasonal job and my interview is in 2 days. I’m so excited but I want to do all the things you listed too! I really hope you’re having fun now 🙂
The "be outgoing" bit is a little intimidating, but I totally agree with the "take the good with the bad" philosophy. I'm awaiting approval to work in Yellowstone. I like your message of ' The Loneliest, and best of times', and you can't have one without the other.
I ended up getting a position at Mt. Rainier National Park for this summer with the National Parks Service! When I first saw your videos on seasonal work last summer, they were a huge help and inspiration to me. Thank you so much for that!
PeaceforReece hey Reece I was just looking at Mt. Rainer jobs today good luck to you! Is it ok to message you at a future time asking about how good it is to work there? I’m looking to start new job spring of 2021 I’m looking into Yellowstone/Glacier/Crater lake Oregon and anything north Washington but Mt Rainer is best I’ve seen for Washington! Would definitely love to have a contact if possible life is all about networking... if it matters I’m 26 y/o from easy coast with custodial maintenance and library work experience no drugs no bad history just looking to get away from NJ traffic and bad attitudes plus working at a beautiful National park is a DREAM of mind I’ll do any work pretty much! Would appreciate a response if you see this and again good luck to you stranger!
@@itsnick37 Hey there! Yeah you can for sure message me asking me about it. Should everything go according to plan (with the crazy virus thing going on), I should be starting in mid May. Ask me around mid June and I will have a good idea of wether I like it or not. It is a big move from Texas to Washington as I've never left my home of 25 years.
Your videos have helped me make the decision to apply for seasonal work with Xanterra. I don't know if I have the job yet but just wanted to say thanks for the tips and motivation.
Never got the job sadly. Tried calling them a few times to try and get a response but didn't have any luck. I think I remember they sent out an email saying covid had caused a lot of issues for the hiring process last year.
@@youngbluntandmizguided did you get the job? Which location? I already have a summer job in New York but I've been thinking of trying for the Grand Canyon
Any advice for someone who is married and possibly going to leave a full time job to do a seasonal position? I don't want to miss this opportunity, hoping it leads to bigger opportunities full time wise. but I'm so worried that this is such a selfish decision. So many what ifs!!
Hey! That's awesome that you're going soon! I was just looking into seasonal work at a national park, do you have any recommendations on where to apply?
I am sure I'm gonna feel the homesickness for a short time and feel like I am loney since it would the first time I start working a season job. My main problem was always a lack of friends cause accept when at church, as I was home-schooled mostly and where I am at in California is not a good place to make friends with other young adult people as to many of them either have the blank look attitude, or just not so friendly at all. And this makes it hard to have a to communicate with people outside of family and people I know at church.
I was encouraged to try this option out as a way to get out of my current career and start travelling. But I'm just worried that it would reflect poorly on paper as I'm 27 with a bachelor's degree and have already been in a career field but it is going nowhere and I'm just not satisfied anymore. Is it worth it to take this leap?
You can take a year hiatus and later explain to the more “serious folks” that it was a year you sought to grow in a different light. Keep a list/journal of all the things/skills/mindsets you’re learning throughout the process & how those skills can contribute and bring a different perspective to whatever “serious” job you’ll later probably go back into. That or maybe you want to combine your career skills with what you learn at a National park to create something new.
That's how it was when I got there too! I had no idea where I was working. I don't really have one I necessarily recommend, but I did LOVE Canyon Village. Everywhere else in the park has its perks too (:
Can you survive without a car while working there? I kind of dont want to take one but Im scared its going to stop me from really being able to explore?
Depends on the people. I worked at state parks in NY/NJ and people were super nice and open. They would constantly invite me to restaurants, hikes & trips to the city. I never asked, they always offered and did so very naturally without making me feel like I was imposing or a bother. There were about 20 of us. Meanwhile in Wyoming, I was initially miserable. There were about 10 workers. Half knew each other from previous years and the other half, acted like a high school click. They never gave me a chance and till this day it puzzles me, as I always try to be nice and polite to others. I had literally never been treated like that in my life. In other words, I was a third wheel and spent way too much time sitting outside alone staring at the lake or reading. I felt left out and disappointed with my experience; I could’ve just stayed home & made more $ and not have my life insulted by close-minded people. When I moved on to work with the same company, but the main location, with about 100 employees, people were radically different. They were so kind, open & sincere. They invited me places my very first day there and were so nice about it. I saw more things my first two weeks there, then I ever did with the two click-ish groups at the other location. That’s complicated though cause going somewhere with not a lot of employees, risks you getting stuck with people who aren’t as open-minded aka not invited many places/feeling alone. With a medium amount of employees, if a group of 3-4 decide to dislike you for no good reason, there’s still plenty of fish in the sea. And yet, my fav experience was in NY/NJ - they were the most open, but we only had about 20 people. So it’s hit or miss. If you’re super worried about it, I’d say go somewhere where there are more people because you’re bound to be invited by some of them naturally as opposed to places with less people, where you’re crossing your fingers that the people there are empathetic and open-minded.
Hi! So I am an outdoor recreation major and I just came across your videos! Being a park ranger is my dream but I want to get a little taste of it. Is there any ways I can talk to you about your experience with working for a NP
Yes, totally! If you want to DM me for it to be a little easier to chat, my Instagram is @casuallycarolyn! That's so awesome that your major is outdoor recreation!
Great advice, I Just applied as a seasonal Park Ranger over at Shenandoah National Park. I have one question about it. Do you still have to pay rent for your housing even though the government owns the housing?
Hi there, what happens if you sign up for a seasonal job and you have no means of transportation. Is there a place where I can be dropped off and I will be picked up by a bus to be taken to the seasonal job?
Hey, they have ways for you to get transportation. They provide pick-up from the airport, and I believe a greyhound bus station, so you could be taken into the park! They will also take you back to the airport/bus station once your season is over.
Would bringing a 32’ inch flat screen TV be weird for seasonal work? Does anyone do that?? I got a job and don’t know if I should sell mine or bring it with.
I’m not a seasonal worker but a military vet with multiple deployments under my belt. My advice: always pack light, so that you’ll have more room for souvenirs. Forget the TV, just use your laptop. Also, think of the long months and long working hours away from home as a form of meditation. It helps you to really appreciate your hometown/state (wherever it may be) for what it is.
Depends what the trade is! A lot of parks have lodging or federal buildings in need of maintenance for example. Or some of the parks have convenience stores and need people who comprehend inventory, logistics. There are jobs beyond biologists and servers is what I’m getting at. You’d have to look at what’s within the park and what jobs could possibly be needed. At some parks, there are places to stay beyond camping grounds, some parks have gas stations/convenience stores and others do not, some have lodging, some do not. Some are very busy and others are not, some get massive amounts of severe weather and others do not.
Good Times, Bad Times is Life but in a National Park it is far more inspiring BUT you are missing many areas that turn people away. No one wants to hear the bad things like Bed Bugs and mice in your room.
I believe so! I had some friends that worked for Xanterra that had dreads. I don't know if they'll let you be front of the house with dreads, but you should be fine for behind the scenes work!
Im a 5 season snow-lodger. (Old faithful location)and 5 years in other parks. i found you in you tube because of YNP nostalgia, i just wanted to say i cant agree more with everything you said... very savage. to all those who are about to take a chance, do it. see where you go.
What's it like to volunteer during the winter at places like that?
Hey what the winter like in Yellowstone, do you know if xanterra does winter activities for seasonal workers?
I’m lonely in my hometown. Loneliness at a National Park would probably be better. At least I would be closer to my main homegirl Mother Nature!
That’s true
I love how you did this video compared to other people’s videos. No annoying music, you get right to the point and you stay on topic, you’re easy to understand and look at, which matters to me. So thank you
My whole life I've been such an indoor person. I don't have a lot of friends and I spend so much time reading but I'm 24,I want to skiing, I want to learn to snowboard, go mountain biking, learn to rock climb, play an unhealthy amount of golf and live while I'm young enough to do so
I never really comment on CZcams videos but wow this is crazy. I am also a very indoors person / usually inclined towards cities, mostly a loner that hangs out with books and my kitties… I’m also 24 and just recently have started hiking, in a few weeks I’ll go fishing and kayaking. This year I’m really trying to do at least 1 outdoors thing every month!!
Really glad to find someone in literally the same situation
I hope you got to do these things. I’m 25 and I feel the same way. I’m very introverted but I want to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. I’m so scared lol, I applied to the Grand Canyon for a seasonal job and my interview is in 2 days. I’m so excited but I want to do all the things you listed too! I really hope you’re having fun now 🙂
Same here. 24 here. I have been so lonely and just BORED. I want to learn to live life more at ease and talk to people.
Heading out tomorrow morning to start my seasonal work at Canyon, and I've rewatched your videos tons of times to prepare myself, so thank you!!!
Hi! I hope you're loving it so far! It's truly a magical place.
Updates?
How long did it take for them to contact you after applying?
The "be outgoing" bit is a little intimidating, but I totally agree with the "take the good with the bad" philosophy. I'm awaiting approval to work in Yellowstone. I like your message of ' The Loneliest, and best of times', and you can't have one without the other.
So relatable. I have worked at Yellowstone for two seasons and really loved it! Now I am living and working in Korea. You have a new subscriber:)
You express yourself clearly and beautifully. Keep the videos coming :)
This video is fabulous Carolyn. Thank you for creating and sharing it with the seasonal community! We're with you with the full body chills.
I ended up getting a position at Mt. Rainier National Park for this summer with the National Parks Service! When I first saw your videos on seasonal work last summer, they were a huge help and inspiration to me. Thank you so much for that!
PeaceforReece hey Reece I was just looking at Mt. Rainer jobs today good luck to you! Is it ok to message you at a future time asking about how good it is to work there? I’m looking to start new job spring of 2021 I’m looking into Yellowstone/Glacier/Crater lake Oregon and anything north Washington but Mt Rainer is best I’ve seen for Washington! Would definitely love to have a contact if possible life is all about networking... if it matters I’m 26 y/o from easy coast with custodial maintenance and library work experience no drugs no bad history just looking to get away from NJ traffic and bad attitudes plus working at a beautiful National park is a DREAM of mind I’ll do any work pretty much! Would appreciate a response if you see this and again good luck to you stranger!
@@itsnick37 Hey there! Yeah you can for sure message me asking me about it. Should everything go according to plan (with the crazy virus thing going on), I should be starting in mid May. Ask me around mid June and I will have a good idea of wether I like it or not. It is a big move from Texas to Washington as I've never left my home of 25 years.
This is in general just good life advice
Your videos have helped me make the decision to apply for seasonal work with Xanterra. I don't know if I have the job yet but just wanted to say thanks for the tips and motivation.
Did you get the job? How long did it take?
Never got the job sadly. Tried calling them a few times to try and get a response but didn't have any luck. I think I remember they sent out an email saying covid had caused a lot of issues for the hiring process last year.
They’re hiring again, I have an interview this Friday
@@youngbluntandmizguided did you get the job? Which location? I already have a summer job in New York but I've been thinking of trying for the Grand Canyon
Any advice for someone who is married and possibly going to leave a full time job to do a seasonal position? I don't want to miss this opportunity, hoping it leads to bigger opportunities full time wise. but I'm so worried that this is such a selfish decision. So many what ifs!!
Thank you, going out for my first seasonal job this summer and i needed to hear all this!
I love your energy, this video helped a lot!
Good advice I wasn't technically a park worker more of a camp ground / church camp worker and I had apply alot of these things.
Thanks for the videos. I’m going for 5 months in the 2020 season in retail and I’ve only ever lived in Ga. super excited!
I just got a job in Denali for the summer and I’m so excited for the experience I’m about to have and how it will affect the trajectory of my life.
Hi! I am thinking of working here next summer. Did you enjoy it??
Update pleaseeee
What happened
Thanks for sharing it!!! Great advices
Love this. Thanks! Heading there in three weeks.
I start on June 13th and im so excited. This helped so much!
Hey! That's awesome that you're going soon! I was just looking into seasonal work at a national park, do you have any recommendations on where to apply?
I start May 21!
Shayla Marie apply on Xanterra
Shay Pier may 26!
I am sure I'm gonna feel the homesickness for a short time and feel like I am loney since it would the first time I start working a season job. My main problem was always a lack of friends cause accept when at church, as I was home-schooled mostly and where I am at in California is not a good place to make friends with other young adult people as to many of them either have the blank look attitude, or just not so friendly at all. And this makes it hard to have a to communicate with people outside of family and people I know at church.
California is the arm pit of America escape, especially if you are a Christian, that is a godless place.
Great advice! Seems like it would also apply to everyday life!
I was encouraged to try this option out as a way to get out of my current career and start travelling. But I'm just worried that it would reflect poorly on paper as I'm 27 with a bachelor's degree and have already been in a career field but it is going nowhere and I'm just not satisfied anymore. Is it worth it to take this leap?
You can take a year hiatus and later explain to the more “serious folks” that it was a year you sought to grow in a different light. Keep a list/journal of all the things/skills/mindsets you’re learning throughout the process & how those skills can contribute and bring a different perspective to whatever “serious” job you’ll later probably go back into.
That or maybe you want to combine your career skills with what you learn at a National park to create something new.
Thanks for sharing, I'm going to Yellowstone in 2 weeks time
Awesome!! Are you heading there to work?
Casually Carolyn yes next Thursday 😀✔
yay! Do you know what part of the park you're working in?
Casually Carolyn I'm not sure that one, it's up to Yellowstone, which one is the best you recommend?
That's how it was when I got there too! I had no idea where I was working. I don't really have one I necessarily recommend, but I did LOVE Canyon Village. Everywhere else in the park has its perks too (:
Thanks for posting all these videos i applied to work there and have a phone interview tomorrow i really hope i get the job!!
Did you get hired?
@@spencerportillo5355 I did had an awesome time there the pay wasn’t the best but it was an amazing experience.
@@burns7634 I just got hired i start at the end of the month.
Can you survive without a car while working there? I kind of dont want to take one but Im scared its going to stop me from really being able to explore?
Depends on the people. I worked at state parks in NY/NJ and people were super nice and open. They would constantly invite me to restaurants, hikes & trips to the city. I never asked, they always offered and did so very naturally without making me feel like I was imposing or a bother. There were about 20 of us.
Meanwhile in Wyoming, I was initially miserable. There were about 10 workers. Half knew each other from previous years and the other half, acted like a high school click. They never gave me a chance and till this day it puzzles me, as I always try to be nice and polite to others. I had literally never been treated like that in my life. In other words, I was a third wheel and spent way too much time sitting outside alone staring at the lake or reading. I felt left out and disappointed with my experience; I could’ve just stayed home & made more $ and not have my life insulted by close-minded people. When I moved on to work with the same company, but the main location, with about 100 employees, people were radically different. They were so kind, open & sincere. They invited me places my very first day there and were so nice about it. I saw more things my first two weeks there, then I ever did with the two click-ish groups at the other location.
That’s complicated though cause going somewhere with not a lot of employees, risks you getting stuck with people who aren’t as open-minded aka not invited many places/feeling alone. With a medium amount of employees, if a group of 3-4 decide to dislike you for no good reason, there’s still plenty of fish in the sea. And yet, my fav experience was in NY/NJ - they were the most open, but we only had about 20 people.
So it’s hit or miss. If you’re super worried about it, I’d say go somewhere where there are more people because you’re bound to be invited by some of them naturally as opposed to places with less people, where you’re crossing your fingers that the people there are empathetic and open-minded.
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Hi! So I am an outdoor recreation major and I just came across your videos! Being a park ranger is my dream but I want to get a little taste of it. Is there any ways I can talk to you about your experience with working for a NP
Yes, totally! If you want to DM me for it to be a little easier to chat, my Instagram is @casuallycarolyn! That's so awesome that your major is outdoor recreation!
Awesome video, this helps a lot!!
Thank you for sharing!
Great advice!!!
EXCELLENT analysis...
God being a park ranger sounds amazing.
She is not a ranger
hello miss carolyn, very good advice. im accepting a position in Sequoia Ntl Pk, ever worked there, or for DNC?
Great advice, I Just applied as a seasonal Park Ranger over at Shenandoah National Park. I have one question about it. Do you still have to pay rent for your housing even though the government owns the housing?
Hi there, what happens if you sign up for a seasonal job and you have no means of transportation. Is there a place where I can be dropped off and I will be picked up by a bus to be taken to the seasonal job?
Hey, they have ways for you to get transportation. They provide pick-up from the airport, and I believe a greyhound bus station, so you could be taken into the park! They will also take you back to the airport/bus station once your season is over.
Casually Carolyn thank you so much, I appreciate your help :)
hi sarah. are you find information about a place or stop bus to get a bus and go to the national park?
@@adrianaesteva6710 If you’re wondering if they will, they always have for me ( no car). If you’re just trying to help, good on you!
What happens if you quit or get fired? Do they still take you back to town ?
Would bringing a 32’ inch flat screen TV be weird for seasonal work? Does anyone do that?? I got a job and don’t know if I should sell mine or bring it with.
I’m not a seasonal worker but a military vet with multiple deployments under my belt. My advice: always pack light, so that you’ll have more room for souvenirs. Forget the TV, just use your laptop. Also, think of the long months and long working hours away from home as a form of meditation. It helps you to really appreciate your hometown/state (wherever it may be) for what it is.
Do they have any seasonal jobs for tradesmen. I am thinking to do this but would prefer to be able to get a little extra pay for my trades skills
Depends what the trade is! A lot of parks have lodging or federal buildings in need of maintenance for example. Or some of the parks have convenience stores and need people who comprehend inventory, logistics.
There are jobs beyond biologists and servers is what I’m getting at. You’d have to look at what’s within the park and what jobs could possibly be needed. At some parks, there are places to stay beyond camping grounds, some parks have gas stations/convenience stores and others do not, some have lodging, some do not. Some are very busy and others are not, some get massive amounts of severe weather and others do not.
I always wanted to pretend to be a vegetarian!
It’s like Costanza pretending to be an architect.
Designing railroads. I'll show up pretending to be a doctor. :)
Good Times, Bad Times is Life but in a National Park it is far more inspiring BUT you are missing many areas that turn people away. No one wants to hear the bad things like Bed Bugs and mice in your room.
It’s March. Is it too late for me to apply?
It's not too late! (:
Casually Carolyn got the job!
MemeTeam how fast did they get back to you?
And how was the interview process
Shay Pier went quick. In the phone interview. Follow up with your application asap
Vegans taste better, to bears, less gamey.
Their cool with dreads ?
I believe so! I had some friends that worked for Xanterra that had dreads. I don't know if they'll let you be front of the house with dreads, but you should be fine for behind the scenes work!
I had braids when I work in Yellowstone and they don’t care about that. It just should be kept groomed.
You’re really pretty : )