When Your Hobby Becomes Your Hustle
They show up full of potential — fresh ideas, digital intuition, and maybe a dash of nervous energy. The resume says “entry-level,” but the job sometimes feels anything but. From the moment they join the team, they’re expected to know workflows, manage client expectations, decode team dynamics, and somehow “just get it.”
The Arrival rush, usually between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, and again between 9:00 and 11:00 PM, is when the check-in line can rival the queue for The Voyage. A parade of cars with license plates from Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky pulls up. The doors burst open and out pours a mix of tired parents who have been driving for hours and kids who are only excited about going straight to the pool.
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