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Mount Pakenham

It was a fun job overall, because you never knew what the day would bring, and you meet copious amounts of wonderful people. Plenty of hours to be worked but at times a little off the charts. Some days you get told not to come in until 2, so you are never actually sure of what your hours might be throughout the work week. One thing I had a huge problem with, was being a liftie and not having any sort of "discount" for lunch or hot beverages even after standing outside for 12 hours a day, some days. Another issue was the pay- no sort of benefit, and not much room for advancement in terms of raises and loyalty. After returning for a fourth season, despite mostly loving the job, I did not bother returning. It felt like it was costing me more to get there every day than I was making.

Mount Pakenham Ski Resort is a good place to work when you need a job. I personally have work there for 2 seasons now, and say that the worst part about the job is having to stand outside in the cold all day. I do however think that their management needs a little bit of work. Some of the supervisors have a tendency to disappear when you need them the most and even when radio'd to can take 5-10 minutes to come to the lift. Other then that though I do enjoy the job, being able to make little kids smile and laugh all day, and on the nice days out you wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

Open up the rental shop and got the equipment ready for the day. As the day progressed I helped the customers get fitted with equipment and fix ours and the customers equipment. I learnt how to properly adjust and fix ski and snowboard equipment. There was usually one manager present but the shop was still organized. Co-workers were people i previously knew which made the job a bit more fun. The hardest part was keeping up with the noon and evening rush, but the best part was working with known employees and customers.

The day would start with a session lead by the older instructors to help the younger instructors become better skiers as well as to learn new teaching methods to further their knowledge and the overall teaching experience that pakenham can provide to their students. Then Their are lessons all day with an hour to half hour lunch break.

Overall Mt. Pakenham was a nice place to work. Good team to work with as everyone was pretty friendly. They were pretty good to accommodate schedules, and allowed for faster rotations on those really cold days to help keep you warm.

Pakenham was a nice place to work. Good people, Good Atmosphere, crazy busy when it was, but then you ha e some dead days. They provide shirts, black pants or Jean's

although the day is fast-paced and you may get multiple back to back lessons, TAs and other instructors are always there to help you. You will get good and bad lessons with good and bad clients and parents, but it is worth it.

It's such a nice worplace , oftentimes it feels like a family. Great events, great management and unique coworkers. Working there gave me a routine which I loved and enjoy, never mind the clients. Just a great place to work at.

Had a great time here one ski season.
Floated between bartender, maintenance (cleaner) and some cafeteria duties.
The work was what it was - but the crew and team was what made it so grand.   

Fun and enjoyable place of work. Friendly staff want you to succeed. Safe and supportive for all. Reasonably priced, well maintained, good terrain for beginner/ intermediates.

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