[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by rhood

Seems like after they are hired some of them turn into jerks !

As are some golfers also! The thing is Ambassadors if complained about can and more often than you think get fired where as you can't fire the golfers who are jerks and do not feel the rules are for them! In my opinion both are far and few in between though

[e-flyer]

Originally Posted by rdhdleo

You're 100% correct! My husband has been working for them for about 6 months or so now, took him a few months to get hired but he knew NO ONE. Started as Ambassador then very soon got one os his days in a Starter Shack, now has 2 days in Starter Shack and 1 as Ambassador. He's on a set schedule but it can be flexible when he needs time off the people are the best! Someone is always willing to switch with you and you just follow suit and fill in when someone else needs it. He loves it, best part time job ever. You get some nice discounts also!

How many hours or days a week do they require you to work? Most folks move to TV to play not work, so I would think that any more than a day or two would definitely limit the work force pool.

[George Bieniaszek]

Originally Posted by rhood

Seems like after they are hired some of them turn into jerks !

I played many many rounds of golf here in The Villages over the 4 years I have lived here and have yet to come into contact with an ambassador that I would classify as "A Jerk".

They have been extremely cheerful and courteous!!!

[billethkid]

remember the two facts of life that come into play when one retires:

you get twice as much spouse time

you get a lot less than half the pay

So some are trying to solve one or both problems

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by e-flyer

How many hours or days a week do they require you to work? Most folks move to TV to play not work, so I would think that any more than a day or two would definitely limit the work force pool.

The max they can work is 28 hours a week also the shifts aren't always an 8 hours shift. My husband usually works depending on the season 5-7 hours. Plus sometimes during the rainy season the golf course may close early or not open, though that is rare. He has plenty of time to play but mostly he does it because he enjoys it! Trust me the work force pool is huge!

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by George Bieniaszek

I played many many rounds of golf here in The Villages over the 4 years I have lived here and have yet to come into contact with an ambassador that I would classify as "A Jerk".

They have been extremely cheerful and courteous!!!

In my 12 plus years here I can honestly say I have never met an ambassador who was not pleasant.

[Ooper]

Originally Posted by rdhdleo

The max they can work is 28 hours a week also the shifts aren't always an 8 hours shift. My husband usually works depending on the season 5-7 hours. Plus sometimes during the rainy season the golf course may close early or not open, though that is rare. He has plenty of time to play but mostly he does it because he enjoys it! Trust me the work force pool is huge!

Usually you are scheduled for 3 half-day shifts a week that stays constant. On top of that, you can put your name in to sub for those that are sick or on vacation up to the 28 hour max as stated by a previous poster. And as also stated, the length of the shift varies according to the season and how much daylight is available.

[Merchantspoint]

It has been said, “I’m retired, so why would I move here and go to work for minimum wage?” I enjoy being productive and being an Ambassador isn’t a job, if anything it’s a brief interruption to my week that provides some great benefits, like discounts, activities, good friends, nice people to work with, and purpose. The only negative is that once in a while those I serve can have a bad attitude, but that’s not the norm. It’s not for everyone, but what job is. I didn’t know anyone when I got hired, but developing contacts and networking is just good business. If you’re looking for a part-time job, don’t need to make a big paycheck, and are willing to do more than just ride around in a golf cart, being an Ambassador is it.

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by Merchantspoint

It has been said, “I’m retired, so why would I move here and go to work for minimum wage?” I enjoy being productive and being an Ambassador isn’t a job, if anything it’s a brief interruption to my week that provides some great benefits, like discounts, activities, good friends, nice people to work with, and purpose. The only negative is that once in a while those I serve can have a bad attitude, but that’s not the norm. It’s not for everyone, but what job is. I didn’t know anyone when I got hired, but developing contacts and networking is just good business. If you’re looking for a part-time job, don’t need to make a big paycheck, and are willing to do more than just ride around in a golf cart, being an Ambassador is it.

Well said, my husband loves it! He has Starter Shack twice a week and Ambassador once a week. He has made many more friends and just enjoys being out there!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rdhdleo

Well said, my husband loves it! He has Starter Shack twice a week and Ambassador once a week. He has made many more friends and just enjoys being out there!

Today, an ambassador pulled up and we began a little chat, waiting for the folks ahead to get out of range. Found out that he was celebrating his third year clear of lung cancer. We all agreed that it was indeed a beautiful day in The Villages.


He was just another of a long list of ambassadors who have paused with us whose courtesy and wit and just plain niceness made golf more enjoyable..