SnowJapan.Com#3 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 A new Setting Journals feature - "International Seasonal Workers - A Couple’s Perspective" - has been put online. http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/setting-journals-29.html "Ever wanted to come to Japan and get some of the powder you have been hearing so much about? Done a great deal of skiing/boarding overseas and perhaps met some Japanese folk doing the same? Have a significant other that also wants to come to Japan but worried you may not be able to find work/accommodation together? If you answered yes to any of the above, you are not alone... http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/setting-journals-29.html Please note that the views expressed in any Features on Snow Japan are not necessarily those of Snow Japan. Discuss it here... Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Blair, no interviews? I presume you speak with them on the phone before them being offered a job? It must be a bit of a risk not meeting them beforehand. Link to post Share on other sites
Blair 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hi rach Good to hear from you. In my mind the process of getting a job at the resort is the interview. I still remember all the red tape I had to go through to get a working holiday visa for Japan. If you look again at what the couple had to go through to get to the resort: ============================================== 22 October Initial E-mail enquiring about work arrived at the resort 24 October Reply forwarded requesting further details 26 October Resume arrives & is circulated internally 29 October Further details requested from the candidate 04 November Further details arrive along with job request for partner 13 November Work offered and intended arrival at resort set 07 December Arrival postponed due to red tape related to travel documents 10 January Red tape dealt with and follow-up enquiry for work forwarded 14 January Work offered and intended arrival at resort set 25 January Arrived at resort ============================================== Only the most dedicated, determined and patient employees get through, on their own coin to boot! Thanks very much Blair. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 So, that's "no" then? Link to post Share on other sites
Blair 0 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Hi rach Yes, no interviews. I do often end up speaking over the telephone with new employees prior to their arrival at the resort though. Of course it would be ideal to conduct interviews and the like if time permitted. The other thing is that the work is seasonal, so in some cases the employeee is at the resort for as little as two months (by choice). Blair. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Interesting to hear about peoples experiences. Sounds like it beats eigo no sensei work! Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I'd like to know about how much these (and similar) dudes get paid. I don't suppose that info will be posted though Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Orange, youre not a big dude out in Saijo are ya? I got paid (in Niseko) 6,500/day for 8 hours worth of work plus an hour break for lunch or dinner. Also got 3 meals per day, a single room to myself, plus alpha. Tons of free stuff from guests, lost-n-found stuff always made its way to the front staff which includeds alcohol, toques, goggles, gloves, etc. My Kacho and Bucho treated me to lots of food/alcohol. And other managers at the hotel gave me just as much free stuff. Hirafu ski pass was separate. 95,000 was it?? But since I logged in a million days that season it worked out to be a pretty good deal for that epic Niseko Gold. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 That sounds like it was a load of fun. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Sounds like it was a long season. Did you just do the 1 season there Creek Boy? How many years ago was that? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 2002-2003 season griller. Havent been back to niseko since - cant beat Nagano...done bout 130-150 days in Niseko and 70-80 in Nagano. heres what I posted bout my thoughts on Niseko vs Hakuba. Please lets leaving that discussion alone too eh...and not distract from the couples article and wonderful experience Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 oh the sweetness of you cb. you should do an offcial niseko hakuba write up dude. include your above said comments and etc. i think that with the pics you have of both places it will be a cool article. i cant write for crap im all over the place when i do. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Sounds like a good idea to me. Perhaps a collaboration? Link to post Share on other sites
Blair 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 griller Grass is always greener on the other side. The work at the Guide Center is definitely different from English teacher work. While both involve a service devoted tomaking kids happy, cold outdoor weather (& the responsibility it brings) involves many issues not normally found in a classroom. Link to post Share on other sites
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