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Winter job on the slopes!!

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:57:49 GMT

hey gals and guys,

the organisation that i work for have introduced an extended career break with a max of three months off per year.

the second i heard of it I was thinking "three months skiing!!"

to make ends meet, mortgage etc, i would have to get a part job, has anyone here done something similiar or have any info it would be most appreciated.

thanks.

ray

Re:Winter job on the slopes!!

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 15:00:26 GMT

Try asking over at Natives, there will be others like you. Hope you have a wonderful winter 8)

http://www.natives.co.uk/

Re:Winter job on the slopes!!

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 15:38:12 GMT

thanks very much!!! pity there wasnt a temporary transfer spot for police officers on the slopes... now theres a dream job!!!!! :0)

Re:Winter job on the slopes!!

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 16:35:07 GMT

Go for it Yarray.
:thumbup:
A few thoughts....
Any chance of a 3 month let on your house in UK?

Two ways to live in the mountains.
1 - Get a formal job, prob with a tour operator. Whatever your skills are.
Advantages. All found, accomodation, food, lift pass, insurance etc.
Downside - got to work every day so limited skiing. half days and prob a day off per week.
But - more secure.
2 - DIY. Choose a resort. Find cheep accomodation for season, sort out season pass, insurance etc.
Pick up odd jobs, part time, high season work as you go along.
Advantages - far more flexible skiing time.
Downers - no security, got to find your own ski buddies etc.

Suppose it depends on you. Can you fund yourself up front for most of it and then pick up cash for beers etc as you go along?

Let us know how you go.

Re:Winter job on the slopes!!

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 19:28:32 GMT

I think I may be a bit too old for this sort of thing at 54 but good luck to you, have fun. Wishbi had done it years ago though.

Re:Winter job on the slopes!!

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 21:00:35 GMT

It might be worth contacting rental agencies in a few resorts to see if any owners are up for a season's rental. By this time, owners will be starting to get an idea of rentals for the coming season, and some might consider a guaranteed let to one person. My feedback form our agent is that rentals in Switzerland are weaker this year than alst, and last year - although the snow was great - wasn't that great for owners.

Also, you may find that some private chalet renters would be up for having someone resident to handle arrivals/departures and be on-site for support. If the owner is renting for self-caterers or has someone come in to cater, then most agencies are stretched to provide good change-over support. If I had a big chalet I think I'd be amenable to losing one room so that I had someone responsible resident.

Just a thought ...

Re:Winter job on the slopes!!

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:52:06 GMT

Thats great...

Thanks for your suggestions OldAndy, Oldboarder and Msej449!!

Never done it before but it sounds like a dream come true.... November, December and January on the slopes...YYYYEEEEESSSS!!!