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    SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Reviews

    Updated July 11, 2018
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    SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Interim Chief Executive Officer John Reilly
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    Pros

    • "After a month of working there, they give you 6 free tickets that are good for the remainder of the year whether you leave or not" (in 84 reviews)

    • "Great people, great benefits, growth oppurtunity" (in 46 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Most people working at Sea World (even as full time) have a second job" (in 51 reviews)

    • "long hours and outside weather not always ideal" (in 41 reviews)

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    1. "Manager"

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      Former Employee - Manager in Orlando, FL
      Former Employee - Manager in Orlando, FL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great family atmosphere and fun place to work.

      Cons

      PR challenges with the whole PETA/Blackfish issue

    2. "Amazing Benefits"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment full-time

      Pros

      Awesome benefits like holidays and vacation time. Free annual passes and day passes.

      Cons

      Not a ton of room to move up because no one leaves.

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    3. "Interview for Photo at Sea World"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment part-time

      Pros

      The guests and co-workers make it fun.

      Cons

      Out in the sun for long hours.

      Advice to Management

      None. Thank you for the opportunity.

    4. "Great starter job"

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      Current Employee - Cashier in Orlando, FL
      Current Employee - Cashier in Orlando, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      They will train anyone willing to show initiative & willing to learn. Great immediate management & staff.

      Cons

      Only offer part time. Corporate management feels everyone is replaceable , and they treat management poorly

      Advice to Management

      Take better of the troupes, offer more hours to those that are doing a good job.

    5. "Pretty good gig"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Lunch is cheap at the meal hall, good people work there, flexible hours

      Cons

      Tourists, differing opinions between management

    6. "Culinary"

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      Current Employee - Culinary Supervisor in Tampa, FL
      Current Employee - Culinary Supervisor in Tampa, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment part-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great work environment and team members. I also have a great boss

      Cons

      None that I have experienced first hand.

      Advice to Management

      Better pay would be nice. We put up with a lot of crap

    7. "Sales Associate"

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      Former Employee - Sales Associate/Cashier in Tampa, FL
      Former Employee - Sales Associate/Cashier in Tampa, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great environment and flexibility

      Cons

      Constantly busy and no paid leave

    8. "Better Than I Thought"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment part-time

      Pros

      Room to grow, good training

      Cons

      Pay could be better but wasn't bad

    9. "Seasonal Food service attendant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment part-time

      Pros

      Park benefits
      Discount on lunch meals

      Cons

      Not enough hours
      Unorganized

      Advice to Management

      Give more hours

    10. "Ride Operator"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment part-time

      Pros

      Hiring process is simple
      Friendly atmosphere
      Lots to do if you like to work

      Cons

      Mostly teenagers working
      The heat
      Sometimes there aren't enough shifts for all the people they hire

      Advice to Management

      Don't overstaff

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