The application process.
Let first start by saying that I have been a Disney fan for a long time. Not one of those Disney freaks though. Not someone who wants to get married at Disney. Not someone who lives and breathes everything Disney. Not someone who grew up next to Disney and went there every weekend with their family or friends. I went three times when I was little. In college, I live out near Disneyland and grew to love the place then. It is a magical land. There I could forget all the pain and sorrow in my life and just relive those three magical times I went when I was little.
That is the beauty and magic of Disney. It is a place where one can go and forget life and relive one’s childhood. Since graduating school with a degree in film, I have been looking for a job in that area. My hometown isn’t exactly in an area where movies are being made. In fact I am very far away from anything film related.
Now, I’ve wanted to work at Disney World since 4 years ago after I graduated school. It is just now that I am able to move to Florida and try my hand at Disney. I have nothing else keeping me home. I live with my parents. My parents are awesome and supportive and amazingly loving and I love them for it. They have helped me so much these past four years, but I am now 27 years old and am ready for the next step in my life. So here I go.
I applied online multiple times but never got a call. This time, 2014, my resolution was to find a job! A good job! A job that is fun! So applied again to Disney World…. this time I immediately got an email back!
Man, that application was complicated. Though it was better than some applications that ask things like, “Have you every stolen anything from the company you work for?” Disney more wants to know, “If a kid hits his finger with a hammer do you, A: distract him and try to make him laugh or. B: Teach him how to use the hammer.” Seriously, that was one of the questions.
Disney also wants to know, “How good are you talking in front of others?” Now, I’ve kind of been a shy person at first, but once you get to know me I’m very outgoing. Recently though I think I’ve come out of my shell. I’ve had others beat me down and I’m sick and tired of it. I voice my opinions now. I stand up for myself. I try to make others laugh, even though sometimes inside I’m not so happy. I think Disney World is the perfect place to just forget about yourself and try to make others laugh. Enjoy making others happy. I have been self-absorbed lately because I’ve had so many boyfriends and jobs these last 4 years. It’s hard graduating from college and having loans to pay back. It’s hard to have to move back in with the parents after being on your own for 4 years. But enough about me. We’re not here for us. We’re here to help others. Think about someone else for a change. I love people and want my life to be about others and what I think God wants me to do for them. It’s not about me.
Anyway, application sent. They emailed back. Job interview coming next: January 24th. Wish me luck, Readers!
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