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The breaks were amazing, the perks were good enough - Ride Operator Universal Studios Employee Review

4.0
15 July 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The breaks were amazing at Universal. I worked on The Mummy ride and it was pretty fun at times. Then it got repetitive and boring. It was a really easy job, but the commute to Studio City was difficult. I ended up quitting so I could move to Florida and seek better employment. This was right when minimum wage went up to $12 in California. :|

Cons

The coworkers were really clique-y. I didn't really feel like I fit in with anyone but the crowd I went through training with. This seems to be common in theme parks. The job also got to become really easy to auto-pilot through. I don't feel comfortable giving less fooks (pardon the French) about my job just because I'm working peak hours. It becomes easy to have a bad day and affect your performance just because you don't really get time away to yourself to chop up onions on a cutting board or something of that nature. A very people-oriented job and maybe it was my lack of abililty to cope with the stress of having to deal with thousands of people a day. You also get sick a lot (especially if you commute through the Metrolink or Metro Rail).

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Cons

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Pros

They are very helpful when it comes to your growth in the company. Benefits are good and pay is decent! Also why weekly pay and you can come in for hours if needed

Cons

Shifts can be short at least at my venue. The longest shift you’ll have is 8hrs, minus your lunch about 7.25 hrs. Sometimes you get shifts of 5hrs. Part timers don’t really get much benefits besides health and park tickets. No pto , no bereavement etc.

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