Topics regarding layoffs at SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.

COO and CAO Leaving

One of the COO's from FL Parks taking a leave of absence for personal reasons....won't be coming back I guarantee it. Soft way to tell Wall Street they ran another executive off. And Chief Accounting Officer quit. Just everyday life and nothing new... — read more 

I want to come back

So after a year being laid off I recently tried to reapply and when I did it automatically says not selected AS SOON AS I FINISHED APPLYING I don’t get it? Don’t make fun of me bcus I want to go back I really miss it but I don’t understand why I’m... — read more 

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| 2921 views | | 7 replies (last September 26, 2023)
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2023

Any updates/ news for layoffs? Big focus is labor right now.

Toxic place that you should run away from

Before the pandemic, it was somehow tolerable to work here, but in the meantime it became very obvious how toxic this place is. I'm not going to let the daily stress affect my health and I'm looking for other options. It can only get worse here... — read more 

SWC needs to unionize

Think about it seriously. The pay is low with no benefits as company keeps posting record profits. Greed all around

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| 1550 views | | 2 replies (last December 8, 2022)
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After Earnings call - what does this mean?

From the Orlando Sentinel article: "But changes to labor and staffing are on the table as the company plans to cut costs. Cost efficiency initiatives introduced in a financial presentation Wednesday included cutting overtime, coordinating labor... — read more 

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| 1681 views | | 2 replies (last November 17, 2022)
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Shocking to see anybody wants to join

We've been having trouble hiring for months. SW's reputation has finally caught up with the company, especially considering the way the management treated employees during the pandemic. On one hand, I'm glad people have wised up and are staying away... — read more 

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| 1871 views | | 2 replies (last October 10, 2022)
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I want to come back!

I have so much to offer. I believe in making the parks better. They got their big payouts. Is upper management leaving now?

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| 1551 views | | 1 reply (October 6, 2022)
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Post pandemic time

I hoped in vain that everything would get better after the pandemic. Who would have thought that almost nothing here would be any better now than it was during the peak of the pandemic? Moreover, this place seems more toxic to me than ever... — read more 

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| 1715 views | | 1 reply (September 13, 2022)
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SR is pathetic

My entire life was SeaWorld and they through me out like trash. SR you are heartless. You should have imbraced us. We cared about the Parks. MS is a wimp too. He could have tried to keep us.

I see you S.R

So this is what the pr--k looks like… https://seaworld.com/scott-ross-hill-path/

Rehire policy for terminated employees?

Recently I’ve been terminated by a theme park owned by SeaWorld in what I believe to be in an unlawful matter. While I am using the Dispute Resolution Program to have my employment reinstated, I wanted to know if terminated employees could ever be... — read more 

Glotech

Lol, just when you think this company’s decision making can’t get any worse, they go and hire some shady third party to outsource to. Google Glotech and check out their website. Stock images, bad grammar, vague descriptions of what they do. — 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 

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| 2090 views | | 7 replies (last March 25, 2022)
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Has anything changed for the better?

I was laid off before the vaccine came along. Terrible period. I haven't visited this forum for a long time, all my close colleagues are no longer part of that company, and I'm interested in whether the situation has changed for the better in the... — read more 

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| 3950 views | | 6 replies (last February 17, 2022)
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Complete dumpster fire at SWC

It’s basically a money making machine. No heart left. The HR Hiring department was eliminated and outsourced. No employee relations, no employee events, rewards. It used to be a great place to work at with many long term employees. All of the higher... — read more 

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| 2731 views | | 2 replies (last February 13, 2022)
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MISERY

If I could now somehow summarize my impressions during the time spent in this company in one word, it would be.................. (fill in the blank). In my case, I would summarize a few of my years here as “misery”. There were better and worse... — read more 

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| 3690 views | | 8 replies (last December 22, 2021)
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Furlough Compensation

Were you furloughed by SeaWorld due to Covid-19 and did not receive your last check and vacation pay? By law, SeaWorld was required to pay your final wages and ALL accrued vacation time immediately. SeaWorld was also obligated to offer you your job... — read more 

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| 3491 views | | 7 replies (last December 21, 2021)
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San Diego park Union incoming

Since the park is screwing over those still furloughed and those still working at the park they have left the door open for a union to walk in. There isn’t enough management here to even notice. I know dozens of people have been meeting outside of... — read more 

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| 3340 views | | 5 replies (last December 3, 2021)
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SeaWorld COO resigns after only 40 days on the job!

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/seaworld-coo-tom-iven-resigns-after-about-40-days-271628763712 How embarrassing and what proof of a toxic environment. The guy couldn't even make it two months dealing with SR and quit.

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| 2760 views | | 3 replies (last September 6, 2021)
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How long can our furlough last???

I've been looking for jobs... I'm still on furlough in the CA park... COVID restrictions are ending soon...will they lay us off soon if we haven't been called back?

LMFAO

The end result when you hire people that give zero fu--s. https://www.google.com/amp/s/tripsided.com/2021/06/19/aquatica-the-you-have-to-be-kidding-me-customer-service-review/amp/

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| 2232 views | | 1 reply (August 13, 2021)
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Any recommendations?

Can anyone recommend a good site to build a resume? I know that help is available free of charge at the Department of Labor but I am looking for other options. I want to leave SW so bad I’ve reached a point where I’m just ready to quit but I know I... — read more 

STILL loyal more than a year later

Is there anyone besides myself who holds no animosity towards SEA? In spite of everything they’ve done and leaving us hanging as they filled positions I cannot bring myself to badmouth the company. I have so many wonderful memories and I refuse to... — read more 

Glad to be gone!

So many of my friends still work for the Orlando parks and are miserable. 60+ hour work weeks, mandatory 6 day work weeks, no vacation time getting approved and a miserable environment where toxicity and un appreciation run rampant. Good riddance... — read more 

Layoff as an opportunity

No need to despair. After they changed my status from furlough to laid off, I found a new job in record time. I just took it as a new opportunity. I'm almost sure most people would never leave this company unless they were pushed out? If I hadn’t... — read more 

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