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    Vail Resorts Reviews

    Updated December 16, 2018
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    Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz
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    • "Pay is low compared to cost of living in the area" (in 38 reviews)

    • "Not a working wage for mountain towns with limited employee housing" (in 33 reviews)

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    1. "Front Desk"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Very fun interacting wiht people and the pay is really good.

      Cons

      It gets very busy in the winter time so you have to be on top of it.

    2. "Positive Work Environment"

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

      I worked at Vail Resorts full-time

      Pros

      Fun job, great coworkers, room for growth.

      Cons

      Getting too big. Some oversight of smaller resorts.

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    3. "Mountain safety team"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Vail Resorts full-time

      Pros

      Ski all day long and enjoy the mountain

      Cons

      Super cold morning before the sun comes up

    4. "Valet Parker"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      great schedule, perfect for someone who wants to ski a lot

      Cons

      lots of management above you

      Advice to Management

      none

    5. "Great company if you're not worried about making money"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Vail Resorts full-time

      Pros

      great benefits, fun work environment, desirable locations

      Cons

      poor affordable housing opportunities in the community, minimum-low wages

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Pretty ok"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Vail Resorts full-time

      Pros

      the benefits are the best

      Cons

      the pay scale is awful

    7. "Director"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Vail Resorts full-time

      Pros

      Smart, driven and energetic people. Good culture and amazing products.

      Cons

      Management continues to load up their employees with more and more work and does not compensate for the additional workload or responsibilities. The teams are working 60+ hours a week to stay out front.

    8. "Great Growth Opportunites"

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

      I have been working at Vail Resorts full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Development opportunities to grow within the Company.
      Challenging and rewarding work.
      Have Fun attitude.

      Cons

      Pay could be a bit higher.

    9. "Barista"

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      Former Employee - Barista - Starbucks in Keystone, CO
      Former Employee - Barista - Starbucks in Keystone, CO
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Vail Resorts full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Ski pass and employee housing

      Cons

      Favoritism and unprofessionalism, short staffed

    10. "Analyst"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Vail Resorts full-time

      Pros

      Most people are great to work with.

      Cons

      Lack of room for advancement.

      Advice to Management

      While company culture is a great selling point for potential new employees, it's not enough to retain quality employees when you drastically underpay them.