Vail Resorts reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,774 total reviews)
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Rob Katz

34% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Vail Resorts has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,774 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Vail Resorts employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Artes y entretenimiento industry (3.9 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
Dec 13, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Ski Pass enables access to 6 of North America's best resorts, most located in or very near to Summit County which makes getting there easy. Health Insurance is great if a full-time, year-round employee. For seasonal employees it is comprable. Extra free lift tickets or discounted lift tickets for friends and family are a plus, making it affordable when someone is visiting. Employee housing is available for certain positions. Personalities of employees around any of the Vail Resorts are helpful and welcoming. Employee discounts for Vail owned properties help employees afford clothes, a meal on the mountain, or general supplies. Access to resort via FREE bus system a big plus to employees and guests alike.

Cons

It is a very financially difficult area to live in. Housing is expensive and most of your money is devoted to only that. Certain positions are stressful and time consuming, preventing you from getting your ski or snowboard time in. "Hiring freezes" make id hard to obtain a job. Overtime is NOT allowed. Outside jobs will often leave you in poor working conditions. Praise from a supervisor or manager is little seen, unless you do something really off the charts that is totally unexpected. "Projects" are often handed out and expected to be completed on your own time. Calling in sick is frowned upon unless you have a doctor's note in hand the day you return, so if you can't afford the insurance you still have to pay for the bill. Parking in free lots within a reasonable distance from the lifts is not permitted. If your car breaks down they will tow it. If you park in the wrong area they will tow your car. Employee to employee interaction while on the clock often leads to rude and unacceptable behavior. Off the clock activities or behavior affect your job.

3.0
Oct 9, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You are around happy people who are on vacation for the most part. Many of your co-workers are from other countries. You get the chance to enjoy the mountain more than most. The parties they throw for employees are pretty good. Everyone is there to have a good time and are like minded in their love of winter and good snow.

Cons

The lack of pay. The lack of any real benefits. The lack of pay. Its tough to work there year round. All the HYPE. The greed of a large corporation. Sometimes you end up working more than you are riding.

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