To a lot of people, working in an amusement park may seem like a dream job. This, however, is not always the case. There are some perks that can come along the way, but there are also some lessons you have to learn the hard way.
1. The job isn’t for everyone.
When it really comes down to it, the job isn't the hardest thing you could be doing. However, when it comes down to the customer service aspects coupled with the number of safety precautions you need to remember, it can be overwhelming for some people.
2. Not all customer service is created equally.
I think we can all agree that any form of customer service has the potential to suck. Working in an amusement park just so happens to give you the luxury of acting like everybody's mother while smiling at the same time. This includes toddlers, teenagers, and a twenty-five-year-old who should know better than to hop the fence around your ride.
3. Customers expect you to know everything.
I mean everything. From how a ride you aren't even operating works, to where the nearest vegan-Italian restaurant is located, and even why the bathroom 10 blocks away is locked.
4. Most people don’t know how to follow instructions while on vacation.
It doesn't matter how many times you tell them not to pull down on their lap bars. It doesn't matter if there are 15 signs that say this. It doesn't matter if you explain the exact mechanics of how it comes down automatically and won't budge if you pull. Little Johnny in the corner is still going to try and swing from it, then ask why it won't close.
5. Children will cry over absolutely everything.
You could be on the Merry-Go-Round; you'll still find that one kid who is petrified by moving horses and won't stop screaming the second you press your start button.
6. Parents hate paying.
If you ride, you pay. If you're getting on the ride to accompany your child, you are still riding and therefore need to pay. Parents will swear up and down that this was never the case, even though it's been a rule since the company was founded. They will also try to bribe/guilt you into letting them on for free.
7. If you’re in uniform, you must be on the clock.
You could be at a Shoprite 10 miles away from your park, but if you're still in uniform, you're getting stopped for someone to ask you a question. Sometimes, they'll ask you a legitimate question about where you work, but most of the time, they expect you to fix a problem for them at an establishment you aren't even employed by.
8. There’s always that one kid who makes it all worth it.
You're going to put up with a lot if you work in an amusement park, or any form of customer service, for that matter. But at the end of the day, there's always that one sweet kid who, for whatever reason, puts a smile on your face and reminds you why you took the job in the first place.
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