RickUpsideDown
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I was thinking earlier today, while I’m working I’m not sure what role the blog is going to have. While each day is different, it doesn’t require a blog post. Well… I’ve done a week in the water park now (well, I’ve worked there a week and worked five days in total). It’s much more [...]

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Well, I’ve done two days down in Rocky Hollow on the Log Ride and had loads of fun. Tomorrow I’m on call, so I may or may not be working and on Tuesday I’m starting some more training in the other park. First and foremost, I’ve really enjoyed it – I think there are pros [...]

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Well, induction is over! Had a blast over the last two days. I have a new found respect for people who work in theme parks. So many times I’ve heard people describe ride op work as ‘pushing buttons’ etc. Just taking a read through all the radio codes that we need to know for various [...]

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Well…induction tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Will be my first day of work in nearly 3 months which is pretty alarming when I think about it but it’ll be cool to get back to it. I’ve wondered how it’ll be working in park, I’ve often wondered. Speaking to Angela & Ash it sounds like you [...]

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Well, I’m almost at the end of my second trip to Sydney. I suspect this will probably be my last visit here until I come back to Australia. Part of me would love to come here for New Year but logistically that’s not going to be able to happen due to the job – and [...]

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^ Did you get the Busted reference? I hope not… Well well well…. I feared this day wouldn’t come, but it has. I’ve got a job! The job I wanted since I got here, and before I got here I guess – on the rides team at Dreamworld. The park is just at the end [...]