Disney and the C-19

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My daughter who has worked at Disney since she did her college internship there 9 years ago is about to lose her job . Disney announced yesterday 28,000 are being let go in California and Orlando were she works. I feel so bad.. She got her bachelors degree in Hotel Management and started out at the bottom being a hotel clerk at the desk for 5 years.. Then she became a concierge at the Grand Floridian their 5 star hotel. And finally became a "team leader" in charge of all the concierges at the Floridian. She dealt with all the superstars actors,music stars etc She has been furloughed the past 4-5 months so she is getting her medical but any day they are waiting for the final word. She is getting married in January in Orlando and she is still going through with that.
I know she has her health benefits and have supported her .. Florida has a teacher certification program that people with a Bachelors Degrees can take accelerated education programs and get certified to become a teacher. Her two sisters are teachers so I think she has that in her blood .. anyway I look at it as she is healthy and about to start a new chapter in her life.
On the Austin Front .. My son has his baby due around Halloween here in Austin My daughter-in-law has a liver problem and they think they will induce labor next Tuesday . My other two daughters who are teaching hate this virtual education. My daughter here in Austin on Monday will get kids in her classroom for the 1st time. In a class of 25 kids 20 will do it through zoom and 5 will show up in class. She is worried about teaching lessons on 2 fronts. If a student in class needs help how can she deal with him with the other 20 in there zoom class.. they have to work out the kinks. My Philly daughter who is doing zoom now says her 27 inner city kids are doing pretty good. She has to stop some students from eating there ice cream pops and lollipops during class She sometimes ask can your mother come on the zoom only to have their older sister who is 9 come on and say My mother is at work.. my daughter is teaching 1st grade...anyway they will manage
hope everyone out there is safe
 

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all we had to do was lock it down for two months. ...but that was tyranny
 

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This morning Becca got a call from the director of the Grand Floridian She wanted to personally call her instead of getting an email about cutting the positions. She will have benefits until Nov 4th and then her 9 year career at Disney will end.. Becca will come by later in the week at night to clean out her office. She doesn't want to see anybody as she leaves. On facebook tonight I read about 50 comments on her page where everyone is saying their goodbyes and thank you's.. Becca had so many stories while at disney. My favorite one ..
About 6 years ago she was working at the front desk at the Caribbean Disney had a 10K race with over 50,000 participants from all over.. A lawyer from Chicago was running in it and was at her hotel. He asked was there anyway his wife could get a ride to the finish line so they could meet up . She was blind.. Becca thought a taxi or van from her hotel could possibly take her there but the crowd at the finish line would be packed. So she checked with her boss if she could borrow a van and take the wife to the finish line . Becca went out and got 3 yellow balloons and took he wife to the finish line.. She talked to the husband and said when you get to the finish line the crowd will be packed.. Look for 3 yellow balloons and I will be there with your wife. The husband finished the race and could see the balloons despite the crowd.. becca then drove them back to the hotel. They offered to tip her but she wasn't allowed to accept tips ..the couple was so thankful.. About a week later the lawyer had written a letter to Disney about what this one employee did for them. Becca had worked the night shift so she was really off .. about 4 months later Disney gave her a plaque and reward for going above and beyond with a guest.
I told her tonight I read all those comments in facebook about you . We are so proud of ... another chapter in your life will open up .. You are getting married in January you are young and healthy and have great support from your 2 sisters,brother and mom and dad ...we love you ..hold that head high girl
 

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Great attitude Box. Yes she can hold that head high. We just stayed at the Floridian last September, was a great place. Wish I would have known she was there then. It was my granddaughters 7th birthday, did the breakfast at the castle with princesses, etc.... Simply a Magical Place.
 

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Thanks guys she is being covered until Dec 4th..her spirts are good but we just got the call .. my son called and they are taking in his wife right now to the hospital to observe or induce labor.. my wife and are going to pick up his daughter so she will stay with us gotta run
 
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