SnowJapan Moderator SnowJapan.Com#4 5 Posted February 28, 2008 SnowJapan Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2008 A new feature, "Working in Shiga Kogen", has been put online. http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/features-working-in-shiga-kogen.html We spoke with Eunice Ng about her experiences working in Shiga Kogen (Nagano) this winter... http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/features-working-in-shiga-kogen.html Discuss it here... Link to post Share on other sites
base40 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks for sharing Eunice. Working with cakes and skiing. Not bad. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Storm troopers! Yes, we saw them Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Good one Eunice. I worked and lived in Vail about 15 years ago and loved it. And I agree, skiing in Japan puts the space limitations of NZ in perspective. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Originally Posted By: base40 Thanks for sharing Eunice. Working with cakes and skiing. Not bad. sounds like soubs! nice report eunice. glad you had a good season Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks for sharing Eunice. We sometimes get stormtroopers in this region too, but I hear not as many as in Shiga Kogen. It's famouse for them! Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Does anyone know why Shiga Kogen has so many of those school trips? I often hear about that and wondering if there is a particular reason for it. Link to post Share on other sites
I'm Sexy 0 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I think many school trip go to Shiga Kogen. Maybe it is because very big area or weekend special rate for schools, also quite famous place to go. Link to post Share on other sites
Amos in Utsunomia 0 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Interesting that there were only 2 foreigners there. I wonder why he employed overseas staff? Link to post Share on other sites
snotrag 0 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 yeah, i've always wondered why the nightlife/ski village idea never picked up in the ski resorts in japan. i worked in squaw valley, lake tahoe (california) for a few seasons, and it was so much fun. everyone was in their 20s and 30s, huge nightlife every night of the week, people from all over the world coming for the season to make money... good times. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Originally Posted By: snotrag yeah, i've always wondered why the nightlife/ski village idea never picked up in the ski resorts in japan. i worked in squaw valley, lake tahoe (california) for a few seasons, and it was so much fun. everyone was in their 20s and 30s, huge nightlife every night of the week, people from all over the world coming for the season to make money... good times. really?? I always thought the pay sucked, but the fact that you got a free lift ticket was what sealed the deal Link to post Share on other sites
snotrag 0 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 well, there's a few ways to make/save money working at a ski resort. one is to get a job that tips well, like waiting tables or bartending where the custom in the states is to tip 20% on meals or a dollar extra for every drink you get at the bar. (on a slow night, i'd make $60 in tips, on a busy night, i'd make $200 in tips, on top of minimum wage.) the other is to work overtime, as many international staff did. they were able to save up and buy houses in brazil or travel indefinitely. and then there's all the free drinks, food and discounts you get cuz you always have a friend who works at this restaurant, or that bar. it's an easy lifestyle that can easily suck you in. most people were living in the moment (not saving), so their money went towards partying or buying gear. oh yeah, and the free season's pass was also an incentive. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 No tips in Japan kind of rules that lot out Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 yeah no tips here. Also tipping 20% at the bar EVERY time, man that would piss me off! Thank god we don't do that in the UK Link to post Share on other sites
snotrag 0 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 ha ha. yeah, we tend to overtip in the states. when i used to wait tables, we knew to only expect 10% from european and asian customers, but 20% from american customers. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Mate, in the UK its unusual to get a tip as a bar man. Working as a waiter/ waitress, sure you'll get some, but don't expect it to be a lot. I had some mates who worked waiting tables at Carnoustie Golf Course during the Open. They made a fortune in tips but ONLY from American tourists Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Nothing from the Scots? That's a surprise. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Friend in the UK always gives at least 10%. I look on thinking he's an idiot. He looks on probably thinking I'm Mr Stinge. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Originally Posted By: soubriquet Nothing from the Scots? That's a surprise. yeah, cos the rest of Britain is really spendaholics Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Are you Scottish Tubby Beaver? (sorry I have missed this) Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 yeah...... and tighter than a ducks a#*e!! Link to post Share on other sites
minus 1 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 SK is a famous place and they do really good deals for the hordes of school trips etc. I wish my school would have taken me to a place like Shiga Kogen on a trip thats for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Worth adding, yes there are a lot but from what we saw they stuck to the central Ichinose area. Didn't see any really in Yakebitaiyama or other parts. Not much of a distraction. Link to post Share on other sites
Eunice 0 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi everyone, cool to see that people are actually reading my report and that the effort wasn't wasted!! Yes the Storm Troopers stuck to the Ichinose area as it is a beginners area. Its only annoying when you get a whole line of them going down a narrow bit. I only managed to ski over the back of one of their skis once, haha. As with the lack of nightlife... the Japanese are very well equip with their own beers and snacks, so they just drink with friends in the hotel room. And as to why our boss hired us foreigners - I'm sure it was for his entertainment! (and to practice his English) Link to post Share on other sites
edamame 0 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I was a stormtrooper for a few years! My school took me to Ichinose and Kumanoyu areas of Shiga Kogen. Link to post Share on other sites
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