I am interested in the experiences of those who were called back, that is, those who agreed to return? What is the atmosphere like in the company now? Have you regretted coming back? I had so much desire to be called back, but unfortunately that... — read more
Topics regarding layoffs at SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.
Did you manage to find a new job?
After the layoff, I lost many contacts of dear colleagues with whom I worked. The year was very turbulent and I really suffered while I found a new job, but in the end everything turned out better than I had hoped. Honestly, I thought the layoff... — read more
Orlando get together
March 13th will be a year since we were sent home never to return. Let's get together at millers al house on Idrive on Saturday March 13th at 7pm on the patio. Tell everyone. Lets celebrate each other.
Are things getting better?
Does it look like Seaworld is going to start calling people back any time soon? I'm worried about my brother, he still hasn't found a replacement job and is not really looking that hard since he's hoping to get that call. And I'm not really sure that... — read more
Has anyone gotten their 2021 retiree tickets yet?
For anyone who is entitled to the retiree tickets - have you gotten them yet, or even heard anything about them? It is almost February and nothing yet that I have seen. I wonder if retiree tickets is yet another minor benefit that will be... — read more
Seaworld San Diego Drive thru?
What is this? Does anyone know what’s going on people are being called back for work starting next week because Seaworld San Diego is opening as a drive thru? Lol wth
SEAWORLD MGMT IS CROOKED
I was in the Guatemala team answering calls, we were instructed directly by Seaworld and the Account Manager here not to give anyone a refund, they created a very crooked scheme where instead of cancelling orders (which would cause a refund) we had... — read more
BEC
When SEA was owned by BEC they were the bomb to work for but now that BEC no longer ownes SEA there like the bomb that exploded.
Chances of being called back?
I’ve been furloughed and the uncertainty is k–ling me whether they will call me again. What a terrible situation to be in. It seems to me that it would be mentally easier for me to bear being fired so that I know what to do next. I can’t relax at... — read more
Disappointed with peers
When the head of HR has to send a statement “strongly” advising employees to follow CDC guidelines “outside” the workplace, and I see on FB that many still are not, I get angry. It’s really disappointing. I thought the people I respected and admired... — read more
Family Passed
Do family passes still work for the relatives of an employee who been permanently laid off?
Laughs
You really think changing your postings to one day of availability will change anything? You don't think that I have every req number ever posted documented? Hilarious if you really think that hiring under false availability pretense is going to be... — read more
BGW Now Open Christmas Day
WTF is wrong with you management. Good luck manning the park...its a "Call Out Christmas".
It was time to let go
I was involved in the last round of furloughs. I knew I wasn’t going to return, knew none of us were - but in the beginning I had hope. Then that hope turned to anger, then despair, then sadness. There comes a time when you HAVE to move on because if... — read more
SeaWorld Entertainment Layoffs 2021
Do you think there may be small/medium/large SeaWorld Entertainment Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
Finally!!! I found a great job!
I was just offered a position at a wonderful and solid nationwide firm. I made $25 an hour at Sea World for 26 years of service. They are starting me at $23 per hour!! Sick brag!! Life is great.
Liars for rehiring
My friend who was let go like me tried to work again at sea world so he applied and they said they weren’t going to follow through with the application process but my friend who’s new applied and is in training R U KIDDING ME
Legal?
Guess what is not legal? Orchestrating and posting positions/hiring for favored people who absolutely do not meet the five day unrestricted availability requirement for new trainers while so many are furloughed. Don't worry HR we all know who... — read more
No news
These getting deleted?
Consolation for all SeaWorld Employees that were laid off - Life is better after SeaWorld
As I read through all the posts it k–ls me to see that long term employees are basically being thrown out like trash. After all the years of dedication to the company and the animals they should bow their heads down in total shame and disgrace. I... — read more
REHIRING
SeaWorld is hiring new employees after mass layoffs SeaWorld Entertainment is in hiring mode shortly after it permanently laid off about 1,900 furloughed employees in Orlando and 1,000 in Tampa Bay earlier this... — read more
OMG, it will take 'many months' to reopen
SeaWorld, Legoland, Disneyland get new guidelines for reopening but it could be months away Larger parks cannot reopen until their home counties move into the least restrictive tier for COVID-19 risk, a condition that has California parks ... — read more
So is seaworld San Diego closing again?
I sure do hope so. With the new guidelines to open up California theme parks will seaworld close again? I know they are classified as a zoo but it makes no sense to keep it opened
Funny "Business"
Nearly 1,000 employees lost jobs at BGT in FL. Statements to those affected and to local media all cite "due to Covid." I guess because they winnings so many people they can now afford to buy air time on local radio to advertise that they're... — read more
Whenever they tell you "we are trying to align with universal and disney" they are lying.
Universal laid people off today. Someone close to me was hit. This is their package. Pay until Dec 6th 26k in severence Money to makeup for not being able to participate in employee stock purchase Cobra coverage paid for one year Vacation... — read more
I should have put my time into Disney
disney employees are being taken care of. Disney Management cares and their employees will have a Christmas. I will be lucky to have a home to live in for Christmas. No Christmas for us.
Seaworld destroyed my life
I am going to sign the disgraceful and humiliating contract. Twenty five plus years and I get the same severance as someone there 2 years. I am so embarrassed that I have stood by this company who basically is saying F'you to me. Oh yes, it is... — read more
I Support You!
My sympathies to those of you laid off. I support you 100%. You made our visits enjoyable. It is anything but now. I'm still waiting for a large partial refund they agreed to in June. They don't care about their customers, either. I won't be... — read more
SWF has gone downhill
I worked in security for 5 1/2 years at SeaWorld Orlando/Aquatica/Discovery Cove and really loved working there the first 3-4 years. I thought the security team really worked together and was a fun place to work at the time. Then they went downhill... — read more
Attorney found
I found an attorney who says their firm will represent us. 2 things Our "accrued" vacation hours they didn't give us this year. We acrrued our vacation last year for this year. They didn't change the policy online until February. THAT'S... — read more
Papers
Did anyone return their paperwork? What is the address to send it to? I hate what they did to us. Other companies have laid-off employees. But they were kinder and more humane.
San Diego layoffs
I'm curious to hear if layoffs have started in San Diego.
Don't go to busch gardens or seawprld
teaming up to get the word to out neighbors, friends.and family to boycott all SEA parks until Hillpath is gone
Bankruptcy is coming. Its simple math.
if you own SeaWorld stock (SEAS) in your 401k or IRA, sell it now while you still can. SeaWorld is going bankrupt. That's not an opinion, its fact. The calculation is simple. Its called a debt to equity ratio. That determines how likely a company... — read more
Do you feel guilty?
Leadership (who are required by SR to read this daily) Do you feel guilty? That you saw them treat us like trash? Yes, others have been let go in the past They were give 2 months of medical. They were given career center help. They were... — read more
Dear SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
THANK YOU FOR TAKING AWAY MY LIVELIHOOD! I DEDICATED MY LIFE TO YOU AND OUR ANIMALS I HAVE SUPPORTED YOU THROUGH ALL THE BLACKFISH C-ap AND YOU JUST SPIT ME OUT WHILE THE EXECUTIVES MAKE MILLIONS.
Leadership challenge
We know from insiders that leadership is required to read these messages daily. If you really care about us, forego some of your salary and give us more severance. Or, send us some of your money...... (not happening because you don't care if... — read more
MS is to blame too
Why have so many CEOs walked away? They can't agree with SR. MS doesnt care about us either. He has been here through all the CEOs. Why did he keep most of his finance team? They are playing favorites. SR gave 26 weeks severance to two of his... — read more
HR Contact Info
Does anyone know how to contact HR? I needed to update address info to receive my special letter. I had one number but no return call on the auto answer. Additionally, I tried reaching out to another member of management but haven't heard anything... — read more