The Villages Employee perks

[Dirigo]

I was talking with a Villages employee the other day and he told me that Villages employees get everything we pay for in our activity fee each month free as a perk for working for The Villages.

So if you didn't get a tee time, maybe a Villages employee did. The person in the pool next to you may get the use of the pool as part of their compensation package.

Can't do anything about it, but I don't know if it quite sits right with me.

What are your thoughs?

[Bosoxfan]

He must be a very "special" employee because I know plenty of folks that work for the villages & not a one gets any special treatment ! Better check your source!

[Posh 08]

I was talking with a Villages employee the other day and he told me that Villages employees get everything we pay for in our activity fee each month free as a perk for working for The Villages.

So if you didn't get a tee time, maybe a Villages employee did. The person in the pool next to you may get the use of the pool as part of their compensation package.

Can't do anything about it, but I don't know if it quite sits right with me.

What are your thoughs?

If it holds down cost maybe I can digest that.

[Bogie Shooter]

There are a lot of village employees that are not getting those perks.
Did this one have too much to drink??

[cquick]

I was talking with a Villages employee the other day and he told me that Villages employees get everything we pay for in our activity fee each month free as a perk for working for The Villages.

So if you didn't get a tee time, maybe a Villages employee did. The person in the pool next to you may get the use of the pool as part of their compensation package.

Can't do anything about it, but I don't know if it quite sits right with me.

What are your thoughs?

it's ok with me.....I am a Disney Cast Member,and we get Disney perks and some tickets we can give to friends and a discount on merchandise and dining. I think these sort of incentives are important to get good and loyal employees.

Connie

[gerryann]

Can't do anything about it, but I don't know if it quite sits right with me.

If this is a fact and all of the Village employees do get this....I think that is fantastic!! What a great perk and incentive to work for TV. Sorry, I find your statement questionable to say the least.

[graciegirl]

I was talking with a Villages employee the other day and he told me that Villages employees get everything we pay for in our activity fee each month free as a perk for working for The Villages.

So if you didn't get a tee time, maybe a Villages employee did. The person in the pool next to you may get the use of the pool as part of their compensation package.

Can't do anything about it, but I don't know if it quite sits right with me.



What are your thoughs?

I agree with Bosox.

[Dirigo]

If this is a fact and all of the Village employees do get this....I think that is fantastic!! What a great perk and incentive to work for TV. Sorry, I find your statement questionable to say the least.

I am only repeating what the fellow told me. I don't think he has any reason to lie about it. He does not live in TV, BTW. He lives in Leesburg.

[Julie]

Aren't most of them paid minimum wage? If it is true that the TV employees are offered perks I say more power to them. :)

[gerryann]

So if you didn't get a tee time, maybe a Villages employee did. The person in the pool next to you may get the use of the pool as part of their compensation package.

This is what I feel is a "better than though" statement.

[Pturner]

I am only repeating what the fellow told me. I don't think he has any reason to lie about it. He does not live in TV, BTW. He lives in Leesburg.

Dirigo, do you know what his position is with TV? If he is fairly high up in management, could it be that he gets this benefit and just assumes all TV employees get it? I could be wrong, but I suspect if you asked all Villages employees if they got this benefit, you would get some snickers.

[villages07]

I have a hard time believing this one. The amenity fee is assessed for rooftops and the management and budget for that is separate from the developer. Sounds too much like commingling of accounts to allow non resident employees to use amenity supported facilities.

It would be interesting to know exactly what type of employee he was... Golf, country club, rec center, sales, property management, etc.

The Developer owns champ golf courses and country clubs, so, perhaps, some of his select employees get privileges at those private businesses.

There may be a small kernal of truth to this but I don't think it is as absolute as "all" Villages employees can partake of all amenities.

JMHO, of course. A call to Janet Tutt's office would produce a factual answer.

[jpharmat]

If it is true... good for them !

[old moe]

I was talking with a Villages employee the other day and he told me that Villages employees get everything we pay for in our activity fee each month free as a perk for working for The Villages.

So if you didn't get a tee time, maybe a Villages employee did. The person in the pool next to you may get the use of the pool as part of their compensation package.

Can't do anything about it, but I don't know if it quite sits right with me.

What are your thoughs?
:cold:It wouldn't sit right with me either, what gives managerment the right to give away what residents PAY FOR, just to make them look good. They could well afford to pay a good wage.:spoken:

[downeaster]

I was talking with a Villages employee the other day and he told me that Villages employees get everything we pay for in our activity fee each month free as a perk for working for The Villages.

So if you didn't get a tee time, maybe a Villages employee did. The person in the pool next to you may get the use of the pool as part of their compensation package.

Can't do anything about it, but I don't know if it quite sits right with me.

What are your thoughs?

"Villages employee" is a very broad definition. Is he an employee of the developer, CDD, VCDD, property management, local restaurant, etc.? Are we talking large numbers of eligible people?

Here are my thoughts. I think I will contact those in authority and get to the bottom of this. I will post back here as soon as I have any meaningful information. Meanwhile I respectfully ask the Admins to put a hold on this thread as it has the potential of getting way out of hand.

[vj1213]

I am a village employee and this is the first I have heard of this. Dang...I must be missing out!!
I pay my amenities fees just like all of you. I get no preferential treatment on golf courses...I have been bumped on several occasions. I have never been informed of any perks such as mentioned.

[2catsmeow]

I worked full time for The Villages for over 3 years and we did not receive any of those perks. We did receive a small discount at Southern Lifestyles and Kindred Spirits - but were not able to use the amenities, golf courses, or pools.

[Mandles]

If they are working to make TV better why not let them have some perks.

[Hancle704]

Telco employees used to receive a discount on their telephone service. Airline employees get a break on air travel. Automobile manufacturer's employees used to get a discount on car purchases. Some restaurant employees get a discount on meals. It used to be called additional non salary compensation. I think it is fair for these "Village" employees and not unlike what has been acceptable in other businesses.

[downeaster]

"Villages employee" is a very broad definition. Is he an employee of the developer, CDD, VCDD, property management, local restaurant, etc.? Are we talking large numbers of eligible people?

Here are my thoughts. I think I will contact those in authority and get to the bottom of this. I will post back here as soon as I have any meaningful information. Meanwhile I respectfully ask the Admins to put a hold on this thread as it has the potential of getting way out of hand.

I received a very quick answer when I questioned the validity of the claim.

No District employee or employee of the Developer is allowed to use amenities unless they are residents (a vast majority of the employees are residents). Other employees, including the District Manager, are not. The individual who claims they have privileges may have found a way to beat the system. However if the District were to find that to be the case there would be appropriate actions taken.

That is the answer I received. However, I might add, it appears if the name of the subject non resident/employee amenity user were known his job would be in jeopardy.

[kentucky blue]

If they are working to make TV better why not let them have some perks.

Live next to a manager of one of the country clubs and he gets none of those perks.But if he did ,the more power to him.TV should offer them some benefits for working so hard to make your lives in TV sooooooooooo enjoyable.

[NotGolfer]

Have never heard that...and I do know some folks who work for T.V.! If it is true, and I'm not sure it is, I think it's fine as these folks live among us and probably get paid minimum wage. I'd probably want to work here too if the perks you describe are part of the deal.

[Bogie Shooter]

I sent an email earlier this evening to Janet Tutt, District Manager.

Rather than going off half cocked with these wild accusations, maybe it would be better to get your facts straight first.

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Is it true all or some Villages employees enjoy the
same access to the amenities as residents?
Thanks in advance.


Her response.

Thanks for contacting me. The answer is no. Of course the vast majority of employees are residents. However, the rest, including myself, do not have access. Appreciate your helping to get the facts. Have a great night. Janet
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[Trish Crocker]

I find it sad that someone would resent another person getting a break. It appears that the whole thing is untrue but the idea that someone would be offended by an employee being able to use the facilities as part of their employment package is offensive to me. The amenity fee is what? $135, 140 per month...Heaven forbid that someone swimming next to me in the pool got away without paying this. Frankly, i'm planning on spending the rest of my life enjoying the lifestyle without looking to make sure that no one is getting away without paying 'their share'. In the immortal words of Rhett Butler...'frankly..I don't give a damn'..:D

[gerryann]

Nicely stated Trish!! I agree with you completely.

[Penguin]

Aren't most of them paid minimum wage? If it is true that the TV employees are offered perks I say more power to them. :)

Maybe they volunteer their time, and in that case they should get a few perks:coolsmiley:

[JoeC1947]

There are a lot of village employees that are not getting those perks.
Did this one have too much to drink??

I heard that another perk is an extended happy hour! LOL!

[graciegirl]

I sent an email earlier this evening to Janet Tutt, District Manager.

Rather than going off half cocked with these wild accusations, maybe it would be better to get your facts straight first.

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Is it true all or some Villages employees enjoy the
same access to the amenities as residents?
Thanks in advance.


Her response.

Thanks for contacting me. The answer is no. Of course the vast majority of employees are residents. However, the rest, including myself, do not have access. Appreciate your helping to get the facts. Have a great night. Janet
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Good to get to the heart of the matter. And Trish is right.

[hedoman]

If you work for the Golf Administration you do get discounts on golf but no special treatment. this whole thread sounds like "whisper down the lane"...

However the truth was told and it should end the thread......

[l2ridehd]

At one time in the past, I think by a real estate agent, I was told employees had some benefits. It was Villages school for their children, free checking at Citizens or some other discount there as I think all checking is free, discount on golf as a non resident, discount on home mortgage by one half percent, discounts at Villages owned retail places (Southern Lifestyles, Villages Golf Carts, etc.) and a couple other things which I forget now. If they live in The Villages, they pay the same fees and get the same perks as everyone. Most employers provide employees some type of discount on the products they sell. I still get discounts on IBM products as a retired employee. Just bought this new laptop from Lenovo which IBM sold 10 years ago, but they retained the employee discount accessibility.

So I guess getting a free pass on the Amenities fee might be a stretch, as that is supposed to be resident based and controlled by the over 55 retirement community rules, but giving employees perks is a well established business practice. Free amenities would probably create other issues like how do you handle employee children and tee time priority to mention a couple. So my guess is they do get perks, but I bet it is not free amenities.

[Bogie Shooter]

At one time in the past, I think by a real estate agent, I was told employees had some benefits. It was Villages school for their children, free checking at Citizens or some other discount there as I think all checking is free, discount on golf as a non resident, discount on home mortgage by one half percent, discounts at Villages owned retail places (Southern Lifestyles, Villages Golf Carts, etc.) and a couple other things which I forget now. If they live in The Villages, they pay the same fees and get the same perks as everyone. Most employers provide employees some type of discount on the products they sell. I still get discounts on IBM products as a retired employee. Just bought this new laptop from Lenovo which IBM sold 10 years ago, but they retained the employee discount accessibility.

So I guess getting a free pass on the Amenities fee might be a stretch, as that is supposed to be resident based and controlled by the over 55 retirement community rules, but giving employees perks is a well established business practice. Free amenities would probably create other issues like how do you handle employee children and tee time priority to mention a couple. So my guess is they do get perks, but I bet it is not free amenities.

Thats a sure bet................see post #23..

[Dirigo]

So it appears that this employee was pulling my leg. I have to wonder why he would lie about something like that?

I won't reveal his name or position because I like the guy and I wouldn't want him to get into trouble.

[Posh 08]

Don't they get to go to Katie Belle's? I won't tell the source but I know for a fact they go and not a resident.

[Bogie Shooter]

Don't they get to go to Katie Belle's? I won't tell the source but I know for a fact they go and not a resident.

There are many times ID's are not checked at Katie Belle's, for example Saturday morning at the breakfast buffet.

[Posh 08]

There are many times ID's are not checked at Katie Belle's, for example Saturday morning at the breakfast buffet.

That the official answer?

[Bogie Shooter]

That the official answer?

Nope.:wave:

[downeaster]

I sent an email earlier this evening to Janet Tutt, District Manager.

Rather than going off half cocked with these wild accusations, maybe it would be better to get your facts straight first.

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Is it true all or some Villages employees enjoy the
same access to the amenities as residents?
Thanks in advance.


Her response.

Thanks for contacting me. The answer is no. Of course the vast majority of employees are residents. However, the rest, including myself, do not have access. Appreciate your helping to get the facts. Have a great night. Janet
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Does no one read all of the posts? See my posts #15 and #20.

[Posh 08]

Does no one read all of the posts? See my posts #15 and #20.

I read them all including your #15 and #20. My question was quite specific. Katie Belle's. Are there any type of TV, or Developer employee with privileges to that establishment?

[zcaveman]

There are many times ID's are not checked at Katie Belle's, for example Saturday morning at the breakfast buffet.

My understanding is that the breakfast buffet is open to all.

[graciegirl]

I received a very quick answer when I questioned the validity of the claim.

No District employee or employee of the Developer is allowed to use amenities unless they are residents (a vast majority of the employees are residents). Other employees, including the District Manager, are not. The individual who claims they have privileges may have found a way to beat the system. However if the District were to find that to be the case there would be appropriate actions taken.

That is the answer I received. However, I might add, it appears if the name of the subject non resident/employee amenity user were known his job would be in jeopardy.

I do, I read posts #15 and #20. And Bogie's too from Janet Tutt. This thread will continue, but the issue is resolved. I don't know why I know it will, but it will.

[Posh 08]

I do, I read posts #15 and #20. And Bogie's too from Janet Tutt. This thread will continue, but the issue is resolved. I don't know why I know it will, but it will.

Not so fast GC, I'm still expecting a different answer on the KB question.

[2BNTV]

I read all previous post of a thread before replying. It makes sense in that at least I know what has been discussed before I put in my two cents and in my case, I would get change back. :)

[golf2140]

I find it sad that someone would resent another person getting a break. It appears that the whole thing is untrue but the idea that someone would be offended by an employee being able to use the facilities as part of their employment package is offensive to me. The amenity fee is what? $135, 140 per month...Heaven forbid that someone swimming next to me in the pool got away without paying this. Frankly, i'm planning on spending the rest of my life enjoying the lifestyle without looking to make sure that no one is getting away without paying 'their share'. In the immortal words of Rhett Butler...'frankly..I don't give a damn'..:D

:mornincoffee:

[BogeyBoy]

"Villages employee" is a very broad definition. Is he an employee of the developer, CDD, VCDD, property management, local restaurant, etc.? Are we talking large numbers of eligible people?



This is a great point, I think a lot of people that appear to be employees are receiving paychecks from a sub-contractor/private company, etc.

[Bogie Shooter]

Does no one read all of the posts? See my posts #15 and #20.

If you think I should not have posted the information I received from J. Tutt, sorry. It was posted approximately 1 hour after your post #20, if you can believe the times.
Yes, I did read all the posts. I was not questioning your posting of the information you received and if anything it was supportive of your conclusion.

[kentucky blue]

I read all previous post of a thread before replying. It makes sense in that at least I know what has been discussed before I put in my two cents and in my case, I would get change back. :)

I wish everybody would do the same.Can't believe the number of post where it's so obvious the poster has not taken the time to read the entire thread before commenting on the topic.Trish ,you perceptively summed up the feelings of the vast majority of the villagers,at least i hope that's how they feel.

[Shimpy]

I don't believe it. If that were true, then everyday after work all the construction workers would be diving in the pool.

[BogeyBoy]

I don't believe it. If that were true, then everyday after work all the construction workers would be diving in the pool.

No - you'll find them at the bar getting those free drinks.

[jbdlfan]

Maybe this will make a few things more clear. My wife is an employee. She recieves what is called a "Dreammaker" card. This gives her the discounts that a few have mentioned as well as playing at the country clubs at the resident rate. It will also get us into Katie Belles and a few other discounts. We can't use it at pools or that kind of stuff. We have an In-Area guest ID for those things!

[NotGolfer]

So if I read the last post correctly (the man whose wife works in TV and has a "Dream Card")...folks who don't live in TV, but work here, have this. Otherwise folks who live here--the average person--and works in TV all pay the aminities just as I do. THAT to me is more than fair in both instances. I do not think it offensive at all and who knows--one day perhaps they too can buy a place here and enjoy the life-style.

SOOO many posts on this link (i'm referring to TOTV link) give the idea that "it's all about me" or "whose out to get me". It reminds me a bit of when we were in school back in the day and Teacher would make an announcement of some kind and there was always a kid or two who'd say (insert a whine) "THAT'S not fair!"

[karostay]

Anyone that can put up with Villagers all day long deserve as may perks that are available to them

[Penguin]

No - you'll find them at the bar getting those free drinks.

And speeding and running stop signs and driving thru security gates:loco:

[joeyd]

I work for The Villages. I am paid minimum wages. I pay my monthly annutity fees and annual trail fees like all other Villages. I get NO perks as far as tee times. I am charged points like all other golfers and get no special privledges as far as getting reservations. We do get some perks such as 1/2 price for golfing on Championship courses and a modest discount at the golf shops.

[jbdlfan]

Anyone that can put up with Villagers all day long deserve as may perks that are available to them

Never truer words spoken!

[Bogie Shooter]

Did a follow-up email to Janet Tutt regarding the "Dreammaker Card".

The Dreammaker card has Nothing to do with amenities. It does allow access to Katie Belles which is privately owned, does allow access to championship course at discount which is privately owned. This has nothing to do with amenities.

[Posh 08]

Did a follow-up email to Janet Tutt regarding the "Dreammaker Card".

The Dreammaker card has Nothing to do with amenities. It does allow access to Katie Belles which is privately owned, does allow access to championship course at discount which is privately owned. This has nothing to do with amenities.

OK, so a TV homeowner going to Katie Belle's and showing ID card is called what? Perk of ownership? I only ask this so I know what to tell my friends about KB's when I buy in TV.

[Bogie Shooter]

OK, so a TV homeowner going to Katie Belle's and showing ID card is called what? Perk of ownership? I only ask this so I know what to tell my friends about KB's when I buy in TV.

When will you be buying................what to tell them may change by then.
The whole point of JT's email is that this has nothing to do with amenities.

[debzaranti]

I was talking with a Villages employee the other day and he told me that Villages employees get everything we pay for in our activity fee each month free as a perk for working for The Villages.

So if you didn't get a tee time, maybe a Villages employee did. The person in the pool next to you may get the use of the pool as part of their compensation package.

Can't do anything about it, but I don't know if it quite sits right with me.

What are your thoughs?

This had to be a miscommunication from the guy who doesn't live in TV, but seems to know so much about it! LOL! (I don't mean you, Dirigo, in a later post you mentioned a guy from Leesburg).

My husband has worked for one of the businesses in TV for two years (a biz owned by TV) and, trust me, he does NOT get any special perks...nor do the other 40-odd people he works with. They are LUCKY if they get paid over minimum wage.

His pension covers the regular monthly expenses, the little TV job pays for our extras: eating out, going to movies, traveling up north to see the family, etc.

[swrinfla]

I've just scanned the first 20 or so items in this thread, and had to add something before it goes viral!

Janet Tutt spoke at our Airheads Support Group this morning (Tue 2/28). She told of getting a call recently from someone who'd heard that all Villages employees are entitled to access all the amenities.

She was adamant in her denial of this falsehood. Even she and her husband are denied access.

She did admit, however, that many employees do have access. BUT ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE RESIDENTS!

SWR
:beer3:

[graciegirl]

Wouldn't you think she would cave and buy a house here?????

[Posh 08]

When will you be buying................what to tell them may change by then.
The whole point of JT's email is that this has nothing to do with amenities.

One day after we are sure TV is right for us.

[downeaster]

Maybe this will make a few things more clear.[/B] My wife is an employee. She recieves what is called a "Dreammaker" card. This gives her the discounts that a few have mentioned as well as playing at the country clubs at the resident rate. It will also get us into Katie Belles and a few other discounts. We can't use it at pools or that kind of stuff. We have an In-Area guest ID for those things!

It was clear until you introduced the "In-Area guest ID". I know there is a provision for in area children and grandchildren of residents. Are you saying an in area resident can get a guest pass to use at resident owned community pools "and that kind of stuff"? How does this work? What are the requirements? Is this different from the guest pass I get for our son from California when he visits us?

Of course I had never heard of the "Dreammaker" card. However that concerns private entities and has no impact on resident owned amenities.

[PaPaLarry]

Whats the big deal???? I have no problem with Villagers, working in The Villages getting any kind of compensation or quirks etc. They earn it and deserve it. Thank goodness we have these workers, with their great smiles and hospitality!!! Hats off to the worker of The Villages:MOJE_whot::BigApplause:

[downeaster]

If you think I should not have posted the information I received from J. Tutt, sorry. It was posted approximately 1 hour after your post #20, if you can believe the times.
Yes, I did read all the posts. I was not questioning your posting of the information you received and if anything it was supportive of your conclusion.



Thanks for the clarification, Bogie Shooter. In retrospect, I think I acted a little churlish.

I had hoped the matter had been put to bed then along comes someone who claims to have an "in area guest pass". See post #49 and my response #62.

It gets curiouser and curiouser.

[joeyd]

I work for THe VIllages. I am paid minimum wage. I pay for my monthly annutities and trail fees like everyone else. I get no preference for reservations for tee times. I am charged points like all other golfers. We pay 1/2 price to golf on the Championship Courses. And we receive a modest discount to the Golf Shops and to the Havanna Country club.

[villager]

Gee, I work for The Villages and don't get those perks. Sounds like someone is just spouting off...

[Francie]

We live in a country where we are free to work and live anywhere we would like. From the Ten Commandments:. Thought shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods. I am happy for whatever benefits that our village workers earn. God bless.

[jblum315]

We live in a country where we are free to work and live anywhere we would like. From the Ten Commandments:. Thought shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods. I am happy for whatever benefits that our village workers earn. God bless.
By "Thought" did you mean to say "Thou?"

[CarolSells]

We live in a country where we are free to work and live anywhere we would like. From the Ten Commandments:. Thought shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods. I am happy for whatever benefits that our village workers earn. God bless.}


Probably not a good idea to covet thy neighbor's wife, either! :22yikes:

[graciegirl]

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Probably not a good idea to covet thy neighbor's wife, either! :22yikes:

Nor his Ox. I believe scripture also mentions...................

Never mind.:censored:

[Xavier]

Nor his Ox. I believe scripture also mentions...................

Never mind.:censored:

I know the Ox you are talking about ..... the Ox next door .... easily a ten - a real cutie.

Xavier