Seasonal Employment

Hi Friends,

It seems that as a seasonal employee with the National Park Service, you spend most of your time not working looking for your next job. Summer seasonal jobs start anywhere from March to June and last from a few weeks to six months. I've been fortunate that here at Carlsbad, the season runs six months.

I've been filling out applications for months now, hoping to find another position for the summer. Sometimes you have to make tough choices; do you leave the job you know for something else??? I can stay here at Carlsbad for the summer, or I can try to find a job elsewhere. Referrals are starting to come in, but that still doesn't guarantee you a job - it just means you made the cut.

My heart is in the mountains as many of you know. My first choice, of course is Glacier! Been waiting impatiently for a referral to that park. Although there are many other parks, Grand Teton, Mesa Verde, Rocky Mountain, etc, that I'd be happy to spend the summer.

I need to decide whether to move on for the summer by Friday. I'd prefer to return to Carlsbad again for the winter season. Learned a lot here, have many new friends here at the cave, but I'm leaning towards moving on to new experiences...

Your thoughts are always welcome.

Love ya,
VAL