Working A SEASONAL JOB In YELLOWSTONE National Park | What To Expect

[@TimothyWard]

Here's some of the video I shot while I was in Yellowstone. Just some bison, a few waterfalls, and a couple of geysers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqecinVojK-si5I

[@scotwells7573]

What is the schedule like 40 hrs.? Different days off?

[@dmstantastic3653]

I worked with you in Yellowstone 2015 and I'm so mad you never told me about your youtube channel! !!!!!! Miss you bud.

[@haystacksonthetrail1235]

Great video! I love how much info you give! I'm currently working in Yosemite and absolutely love it! Was only going to work there for the summer. But, the beauty, great local management, and low cost of housing is making it difficult to leave. Hope you're doing great now and enjoying life!

[@sleepyzebra11]

dude, so glad to have found you for a bunch of reasons. you're really grounded and like realistic compared to a lot of people on here talking about minimalism and I appreciate it dearly. also you're funny and bright and adorable

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you for the compliments! I try lol

[@stingrayplushies]

I have an interview for housekeeping in Yellowstone in 2021 and your video really helped soothed my anxiety! Now I just hope I can make the job! :)

[@laurenbelle6760]

I just had my interview the other day maybe I’ll see you there!!

[@Tronywin]

Having my interview soon too!

[@cherylT321]

Did you get it?

[@yingchian]

Tim!!!!! Miss you so much! It's so good to see you here! My first room inspector and my teacher for housekeeping! Yellowstone National Park and Old Faithful will be the forever home for us! Keep it up!

[@TimothyWard]

What's up!!! Miss you too! Those were good times at Old Faithful definitely!

[@rebekah518]

When I think about Yellowstone I feel like I’ve been punched in the heart. My entire being yearns for Yellowstone. Nothing better, ever.

[@dmstantastic3653]

Agreed 210%!!!!!

[@anxnymxus.8436]

My entire being yearns for a Popeyes chicken sandwich. Nothing better, hands down.

[@Whatsername868]

Your enthusiasm is amazing and contagious even through a computer screen. THANK YOU for being inspiring!!!

[@PlantPoweredAlchemist]

I've binged your videos for 2 days now & you help to enhance all of my excitement about doing seasonal work. I am so thrilled for this new journey and you are really helping to ease me in and set the bar to a very realistic but optimistic level. Thank you so much. I look forward to creating my own content around this new adventure and sharing my perspective with future adults looking to take this lifestyle on.

[@binky8933]

I came across a video of yours when I researched living free. Then months later looked up seasonal work and there you were again. Appreciate you so much and my 1st seasonal job is Yellowstone 2022. Thank you and you've been an inspiration ✨

[@steventaylor8785]

Thanks for the video, I learned a lot. You know, people like you (with the great personality and all) make for good co workers. Able to smile, laugh, and have a good time doing whatever it may be. You make the world a happier place to be.

[@luzzzz2834]

It's currently 5am and the only thing on my mind is life after high school. You have no clue how stressed i am about my future but after watching your video I have so much hope!! I want to be able to travel the world and have a job and this is it!! I'm so excited :,) I'll definitely look more into this!!!

[@nullsker]

dont worry life after highschool isnt that stressful, I am 24 now and just starting to travel. youll be ok just follow your gut !

[@roninsjourney7560]

I would recommend not going to college and getting into a trade. 2 years max if you do need to go to school. If you're a guy, stay away from women until you're in your 30's. Focus on getting good at a skill, making and investing your money, erasing your debt and limiting your bills, and travel.

[@Randompotatoes-qs7bm]

@@roninsjourney7560 community college can be a good idea, especially with the health trades. As for women.. I am one 😂.. but I’d say the same; focus on yourself and stay away from guys. You’re the only one you can depend on at the end of the day. You’ll wish you were back in high school once you hit the real world .

[@FindYourOwnWay23]

i have an interview in a couple of days to work for xanterra and you helped me really make my decision it sounds like a blast

[@lamontemckinney9724]

I did the same thing, West Yellowstone is Beautiful!!

[@binky8933]

Just did my interview with Xanterra and I will be heading to old faithful inn in April. Pretty stoked and a bit nervous. Can not wait

[@Allott5050]

I have an interview for Yellowstone tommorow :) I watched to get ready, your right, these kind of opportunities are life changing, hah I'm happy to hear Xanterra is lasie-faire toward their hiring process

[@circesoul2218]

Hope you got the job.

[@kelsieback3803]

Your videos are some of the most helpful videos

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you!

[@stephaniehansen5162]

Great tips! Love all of your videos... keep up the good work!

[@TimothyWard]

Thanks!

[@pinkblitz11]

You have a great presence, you would do great as a server.

[@Andrea-gk1cd]

I was super excited for this video. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@TimothyWard]

After talking with you I was prompted to make this video. Hope it answered some of your questions.

[@Andrea-gk1cd]

Yes, your video answered alot of questions. Thank you ☺👍

[@iammariam9794]

THANKS for SHARING I LOVE YOU. You FORGOT to PUT THE LINK FOR COOLWORKS

[@TimothyWard]

The link for Coolworks is in the description box.

[@f.m.f3452]

Thanks for the informational video. Excellent job.

[@ahutton49]

Sound like something I would like to at least try for a season. I'm 56 yrs old and want to check of the race. I've saved some and am just looking for something new. Thanks for your great attitude.

[@TimothyWard]

That's the cool thing about seasonal work, you can sign up for just one season, a few months, and worst case scenario you are still in a super cool environment lol

[@aintnobody3000]

I did this for a bit. I really miss it. I’m wondering how they are planning future seasons now. I worked Old Faithful Inn - you’re exactly right - you don’t make much money. But ppl pay a whole lot to vacation in Yellowstone for an extended time. Plus we had access to a lot of cool programs because we needed to be able to talk about them with guests. The other thing- most ppl there want o be there and are not complaining a lot. There are some issues, but mostly ppl are just working so they can be in the park. I did have a car - but it was already paid off and I just had to pay insurance.

[@thehedgerow]

Tim Do you still do seasonal work? I love this idea and am thinking twice about my 9-5 aircraft job that controls our vacation time and personal leave. I have no retirement because of a bad divorce. But at age 52, life is too short!! Thank you!!

[@Feathered_Moon]

I love this video, thank you for this information!! 😆

[@DeviantMotives]

Thanks for the info. That sounds awesome.

[@Brenda1371]

sound like me, I completely forgot, but I did it years ago. I actually am one that has made it a career. 22 years ago to be precise I put an application for Yellowstone and then forgot about it. Have to know though this was before the internet was like it is and really no such thing as email. it was there but it was not like it is now. it was still dial up and no cell phones. everything was done by snail mail. After 3 weeks I got a big manila envelope in the mail and put it aside for a long while. eventually I remembered it and when I realized what it was I lost it. Worked there for quite a number of years and then moved on to other parks. Well this year I decided to do Yellowstone 1 more time coming full circle back to where it all began. They even have my original employee number, which I get a kick out of.

[@marktrimble5687]

Tim, Great video! thanks for posting. I'm looking to hit the road and seasonal work next spring 2018. I hope i have as good of an experience as you did

[@TimothyWard]

That's awesome! I'm sure you will have a great experience too. There are pros and cons to seasonal work just like everything else in life but for me the pros outweighed the cons by a long shot. Where are you thinking about going to work?

[@marktrimble5687]

Timothy Ward Right now, my two favorites would probably be Crater Lake in Oregon or Signal Mountain Lodge Grand Teton in Wyoming

[@arjunagarwal2010]

Thank you brother

[@SpottedXtreme]

Love your channel, good information

[@KevinintheUSA]

new sub. enjoyed your video. you have great story telling skills. very entertaining. thank you for sharing.

[@SimplyNaturalBlack]

Love it.....very informative 👍

[@fredooo5762]

hey Tim long time subscriber any money saving tips for road trips can be a future vid

[@TimothyWard]

That's a good one. I think I have a few tips on that topic. I'll add that to my video list. Thanks for the idea!

[@Leahemmilee]

Hey Timothy, I just posted a similar video! I worked in Canyon Village in Yellowstone and loved it! I really enjoyed your video you really captured all of the details perfectly. I am slightly jealous though, it sounds like the EDR in Old Faithful was a lot better. haha I really love to hear about other workers stories in the park. ~ Leah

[@dannitycane25]

Can you do a video on some of the best places you've been?

[@Pcombs1977]

Just watched your video. Great stuff man. Where in Alaska did you say you worked? That’s always been on my bucket list. I’m contemplating a summer job in Yellowstone for this summer!

[@TimothyWard]

I worked in Moose Pass, Alaska. It's about 2 hours outside Anchorage

[@GeckosTrails]

In your time as a seasonal worker did ever come across anyone who would bicycle from assignment to assignment...you know, long distance cycling/backpacking? Just curious...I think that would be fun and very minimalist...lol!

[@TheLWebb100]

The main concerns I'd have is clothing, not having a barber around, and no laundry lol.

[@TimothyWard]

I had to cut my own hair lol. As far as clothing I just wore the few outfits I brought with me and they gave me a work uniform.

[@g_willow]

Yellowstone has laundry in the dorms, and if you want to go shopping they have employee trips to Cody, West Yellowstone and Bozeman or you could just go into Gardiner for smell shopping needs but you can for sure get to a barber and to buy clothing.

[@thevirtualzookeeper8226]

You can leave Yellowstone lmao. And there is shared laundry in the dorms.

[@Ianisatool]

They have laundry nearly everywhere. The rest. I don't know

[@BrezzyEntertainment1]

I like to travel now I live in New York how would it work for me being that I'm in the military and I have annual Training in September? I also just applied to work at Yellowstone since I'm having no luck with finding work here in NY.

[@jessestoehr9756]

Hi, not so sure you'll answer my question since i'm over half a decade late but do you remember your first interview when you applied for yellowstone park?

[@TimothyWard]

I remember it being a phone interview and being pretty chill.

[@jessestoehr9756]

@@TimothyWard Thanks for sharing, I should've asked this earlier but do they drug test you when you get there? It's weed but and waiting for it to get out my system before I go because I wouldn't want to get fired for it. Anyways, thank you so much!

[@cantinoch9579]

@@TimothyWard Thank you as well. I was wondering how interviews for this type of work would work.

[@TimothyWard]

@@jessestoehr9756 Most of the companies I've seen that drug test have you take one before they hire you. It would be too much hassle to drug test hundreds of employees on location.

[@wanderfulllife2407]

Like I've said before this is cool. I'm more intrigued. I went to the site. The question I have is will they all list that they offer room and board? More specifically if they don't say it in the aid is it not offered or should I apply anyhow? That would be the biggest thing for me, having a place to stay.

[@TimothyWard]

Most of the time they will say if they have room and board or not in the listing. If it's not mentioned in the listing at all I usually assume they don't offer it because most of the places that do make sure they mention it because they know that's a big selling point for potential employees. Sometimes if I really can't find anything about room and board I will call one of the contact number in the listing (usually the HR office) and ask them about it.

[@skatealex1]

Do you still do seasonal work or did you transition to something else? Thanks for the info

[@TimothyWard]

I still do seasonal work when I can find a gig that works for me.

[@RayBan11]

Hey Timothy, great video very informative. I'm considering doing a 6 month term with xanterra. I'm a entrepreneur with an online business and wanted to know if the wifi was present or strong?

[@shayboogie161616]

Rays is a Riot it’s present but not very strong

[@D199676]

I want to buy some land in Wyoming next year been doing my homework how is it out there?

[@TimothyWard]

I never looked into land in Wyoming, I did look into it in Montana and it was pretty inexpensive and you could get some good property.

[@g_willow]

Backpack Nobody Wow I found all kinds of things to do. You must not be an outdoor person. Other than the wind I think it's great.

[@raymondsolisjr.1262]

Can you have a second job within the park?

[@petuniaromania6294]

Is the laundry included or did you need to pay for that?

[@LCG-pg4gq]

Like your videos very much! A question for you... Do you have to start an account at a local bank in the area for cashing your paycheck there, or direct deposit of paycheck? Or do seasonal employees use an out of state bank?? Does using a checking account from out of state cause problems with having $$ money access locally while working at a park?

[@cherylT321]

I wish he would have answered this question for you. It’s a really good question!

[@bettycordova1068]

♥️♥️♥️🎈👍👋👋👋

[@dannitycane25]

Do you recommend I sell my car to do this? I've been watching hung so many of your videos and this sounds like something I wanna do.

[@TimothyWard]

You can do it with a car or without a car. It's really up to you. And definitely go for it!

[@hadleyg3044]

do you have any idea if they allow service dogs in the employee housing? I cant find anything about it online thanks!

[@nathanzhen3052]

Hi Timothy, im 13 and its my dream job to work at Yellowstone. Im wondering what is the youngest age to work there is?

[@wornout3499]

the roommate would be ok as long as they were not a smoker or a snorer .

[@g_willow]

Not allowed to smoke anyplace but the outside designated smoking areas.

[@thevirtualzookeeper8226]

@@g_willow oh god I didnt even think about that. Snoring is the worst bruh I cant even sleep thinking about it 😭

[@sophias438]

How many days off u had? How many hours per day did u work?

[@TimothyWard]

I had 2 days off a week and we usually worked 8 hours a day but sometimes we had to work a little extra if we were super busy.

[@jmcwhorter100]

Is it hard to get a job ?

[@fico9585]

DEAR TIMOTHY. I AM LOOKING FOR A JOB IN THE YELLOWSTONE. COULD YOU TELL ME PROS AND THE CONS. ARE YOU AMERICAN? IT WAS EASY TO GET JOB THERE? I AM PERUVIAN AND LOVE THESE KIND OF JOBS, HERE MY JOB IS SIMILAR. I THINK IT IS HARD TO GET IT FROM PERU SINCE I AM NOT AMERICAN OR FROM OTHER COUNTRY. COULD YOU HELP ME TO GET A JOB THERE? GOD BLESS YOU !! JEAN ALBERTINI

[@jonathanchapman2920]

i tried to email you but the email came back undeliverable.

[@TimothyWard]

Really? That's weird. I've been checking it to see if I got an email. Let me see whats up.

[@jeffg6925]

hey is there an age limit for this?? thanks man :)

[@jeffg6925]

ooops, sorry, you answered that lol my bad!

[@Settles84]

Do you think it would be a good idea to work at a National Park in the summer as an 18 year old before college? If so how would you go about convincing your parents to allow you?

[@Lexierose1797]

My roommate at Yellowstone was 18 and I was 20 last summer when I worked there. I would totally recommend it and as to convincing your parents I would just research it well and tell them as much about it as possible. There are plenty of seasonal workers that will be college aged because as students we have summers off to do seasonal work!! My parents were super supportive of me going so I didn't exactly have to convince them lol.

[@jackperry6269]

I like this guy but he is sort of immature. I feel like he never grew up. No hatred though. He is inspiring in a way.

[@kevslinger]

You need to find Jesus man. Get away from that seasonal shit

[@KKKKAAAARRRRYYYYNN]

Hi Timothy, thank you for your channel. I enjoy listening to your life experiences.

[@arjunagarwal2010]

Thank you brother