AJDKDWAEJqwelklrj2j3RJSAF(JQ1i3j!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot even explain my excitement.
But. I need to go back and explain.
So Felicia went back to Utah and my new roommate Ashley and I unpacked and got settled into our new apartment.
My secondary interview was last Thursday, August 8th. It was with the manager of the Photopass department. At the same location, I went to the casting center and arrived at about 9:40, my appointment was for 10 AM.
Oh and by the way, while I was walking in, I looked up at a window just next to the doors of the building and I was startled by a life-size Sully peaking out the window! Since Felicia had just left, and we had just gone to Disney as Sully and Mike I just knew it was a sign. She was still there with me, cheering me on!
This time, when he called my name, he also invited another girl to come into the same room with us. So I suppose it was a type of double interview, group session thingie. She and I were asked a series of questions pertaining to what experience we have with cameras, our past job experiences, our favorite character, our favorite ride, etc. I answered to the best of my ability, and I'll be honest, although I am pretty tech-savvy, I don't have a ton of experience with those big ol' fancy cameras. I just smiled, tried to answer the questions as promptly as possible and spoke clearly. At the end of the interview, he informed us that we would know either the next day (Friday) or the following Monday. He also said that if he didn't see us fit for the photopass position he would send our information back to the regular casting members and they might be able to find another spot for us. We were excused, and the waiting game began!
At this time, I was also called in for an interview at a hotel just down the street. I figured if I got the position at Disney, it was only a part time and everyone knows how the cost of living is here in Cali. I had a secondary interview at the hotel right after I had finished the one at Disney :)
I didn't hear anything on Friday, which didn't surprise me, but still frustrating! Ashley and I had a wonderful weekend though, decorating our apartment and going to the beach :)
So she kept me pretty busy and preoccupied. Thanks Ash for not letting me go nuts :)
Sooo Monday came around!! I waited all day, since I have nothing else to do at the moment, and at about 4:15 I called the hotel, left a message for the manager, then called Disney casting center and was on hold for about 20 min. I hung up, and called back and was on hold for another 25 or so minutes. While I was on the phone, it turned 5:00 and at 5:04 it said they were closed and I would have to try tomorrow. Disappointed, I thought "I'll call them first thing in the morning". I won't lie though, I haven't worked for two weeks. I'm starting to get concerned about money and plus I'm bored just sitting at home. Netflix is my life right now people. Well.... at about 6 pm when I wasn't expecting any calls because everyone was closed down for the night.... I got a call from Margee!!!!!!! That was my first interviewer by the way. And she offered me the position!!!!! I WAS SO EXCITED. No that's not even the word, I can't explain my happiness. She gave me all sorts of information about paperwork and emails and blah blah and I was just ecstatic. I don't start until September 5th but that's ok! I'M A CAST MEMBER!!!!!!! We set up a day next week to go in and do all the paperwork, and at the end of the call I was thanking her profusely. She congratulated me and that was it! :) Guys. DREAMS DO COME TRUE. I'm going to get all cheesy for a minute but oh my goodness it's so surreal!!
So I would like to let you know, I have seen so many videos, blogs, instagrams etc about auditions and Cast Members and such and I know that pay is a personal thing, but for me, when people just said "It doesn't pay the best but it's definitely enough.." Well that just didn't cut it for me, it's hard to make such a crucial decision to drop your life and move out of state not knowing if you're gonna be able to pay rent. Or even eat. So yes, I will let you know that when I first applied for the food position, the pay was somewhere in the 10/hour range and the photo pass position was 9 something. I applied for the food position for the pay, who wouldn't if you had the choice... (unless, in my case, there was a position for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique because it's my dream to work there). After Margee told me I was better suited for the photo pass position I wasn't disappointed at all, but just knew I would have to get another job (I already would have to do that anyway, haha) When she called me back to offer me the position it was offered in the ten range instead! Which is wonderful!! I can't guarantee that pay for anyone else of course, and I'm not sure how they determined it, but I'm so happy that it's even better than I thought:) And of course I'm going to be paid riches in experience, happiness and magic. :)
Today is Tuesday, I called the hotel this morning and was offered a position there as well, wonderful things are happening! I hope it only goes up :) As usual, if anyone has any questions, please talk to me! I wanna help in any way I can.
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