Seasonworker
In the United Kingdom, a seasonworker (also called a holiday rep or a saisonaire) is a person who spends either their summers or winters working abroad for a tour operator.
Overview
A seasonworker can spend up to eight months abroad; as a result, the job is often filled by those on a gap year, students, or those looking for a career break. The jobs are usually low-paid, but accommodation is generally included, as are perks such as ski passes for winter seasons. Seasonworkers usually benefit from much free time, discounts around the resort at which they are based, and the chance to learn about new cultures. Among the activities a seasonworker might be involved in providing are kids club daycare, a dance party, a pool party, and general party planning such as hosting nightlife events,
Due to the holiday-like conditions they live in, seasonworkers can have a reputation for being rowdy and irresponsible and encouraging acts such as
Seasonworkers who work for family camping companies such as
Camping seasonworkers will generally have to wear brightly coloured uniforms consisting of shorts, T-shirts, tracksuit bottoms, fleeces, and caps. The colours of the uniforms reflect each company's unique branding.
Some seasonal work, such as sailing and jetskiing instruction, requires staff to attain a qualification.
References
- ^ "Confessions of a club rep | Travel | The Guardian".
- ^ "TV show blamed for Faliraki trouble". Aug 31, 2003 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Season Workers Forum: Transfer Rep".