Topics regarding layoffs at SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.

Liars for rehiring

My friend who was let go like me tried to work again at sea world so he applied and they said they weren’t going to follow through with the application process but my friend who’s new applied and is in training R U KIDDING ME

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| 3100 views | | 8 replies (last January 8, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+17ZbjUMn

Legal?

Guess what is not legal? Orchestrating and posting positions/hiring for favored people who absolutely do not meet the five day unrestricted availability requirement for new trainers while so many are furloughed. Don't worry HR we all know who... — read more 

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| 2091 views | | 1 reply (November 19, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17ZppDcF

No news

These getting deleted?

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| 1800 views | | 2 replies (last November 12, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17O7aDPA

REHIRING

SeaWorld is hiring new employees after mass layoffs SeaWorld Entertainment is in hiring mode shortly after it permanently laid off about 1,900 furloughed employees in Orlando and 1,000 in Tampa Bay earlier this... — read more 

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| 2400 views | | 4 replies (last November 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17zsBB9h

OMG, it will take 'many months' to reopen

SeaWorld, Legoland, Disneyland get new guidelines for reopening but it could be months away Larger parks cannot reopen until their home counties move into the least restrictive tier for COVID-19 risk, a condition that has California parks ... — read more 

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| 1550 views | | 1 reply (October 29, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17zJ1QLz

So is seaworld San Diego closing again?

I sure do hope so. With the new guidelines to open up California theme parks will seaworld close again? I know they are classified as a zoo but it makes no sense to keep it opened

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| 1324 views | | 1 reply (October 22, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17xDR9sh

Funny "Business"

Nearly 1,000 employees lost jobs at BGT in FL. Statements to those affected and to local media all cite "due to Covid." I guess because they winnings so many people they can now afford to buy air time on local radio to advertise that they're... — read more 

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| 1970 views | | 4 replies (last January 8, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+17oi7Qbs

I should have put my time into Disney

disney employees are being taken care of. Disney Management cares and their employees will have a Christmas. I will be lucky to have a home to live in for Christmas. No Christmas for us.

Seaworld destroyed my life

I am going to sign the disgraceful and humiliating contract. Twenty five plus years and I get the same severance as someone there 2 years. I am so embarrassed that I have stood by this company who basically is saying F'you to me. Oh yes, it is... — read more 

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| 2370 views | | 4 replies (last November 19, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17hZFKlQ

I Support You!

My sympathies to those of you laid off. I support you 100%. You made our visits enjoyable. It is anything but now. I'm still waiting for a large partial refund they agreed to in June. They don't care about their customers, either. I won't be... — read more 

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| 1301 views | | 1 reply (October 7, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17hOJCul

SWF has gone downhill

I worked in security for 5 1/2 years at SeaWorld Orlando/Aquatica/Discovery Cove and really loved working there the first 3-4 years. I thought the security team really worked together and was a fun place to work at the time. Then they went downhill... — read more 

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| 2040 views | | 1 reply (October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17dRgdWJ

Attorney found

I found an attorney who says their firm will represent us. 2 things Our "accrued" vacation hours they didn't give us this year. We acrrued our vacation last year for this year. They didn't change the policy online until February. THAT'S... — read more 

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| 2610 views | | 8 replies (last October 12, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17bzKDTC

Papers

Did anyone return their paperwork? What is the address to send it to? I hate what they did to us. Other companies have laid-off employees. But they were kinder and more humane.

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| 1490 views | | 4 replies (last October 2, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17aHliIA

San Diego layoffs

I'm curious to hear if layoffs have started in San Diego.

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| 1760 views | | 7 replies (last September 30, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17a48J0f

Bankruptcy is coming. Its simple math.

if you own SeaWorld stock (SEAS) in your 401k or IRA, sell it now while you still can. SeaWorld is going bankrupt. That's not an opinion, its fact. The calculation is simple. Its called a debt to equity ratio. That determines how likely a company... — read more 

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| 4120 views | | 10 replies (last September 28, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+178n3CyN

Do you feel guilty?

Leadership (who are required by SR to read this daily) Do you feel guilty? That you saw them treat us like trash? Yes, others have been let go in the past They were give 2 months of medical. They were given career center help. They were... — read more 

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| 2130 views | | 7 replies (last March 25, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+176iXEJT

Dear SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

THANK YOU FOR TAKING AWAY MY LIVELIHOOD! I DEDICATED MY LIFE TO YOU AND OUR ANIMALS I HAVE SUPPORTED YOU THROUGH ALL THE BLACKFISH C-ap AND YOU JUST SPIT ME OUT WHILE THE EXECUTIVES MAKE MILLIONS.

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| 1800 views | | 6 replies (last November 10, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+175Otawb

Leadership challenge

We know from insiders that leadership is required to read these messages daily. If you really care about us, forego some of your salary and give us more severance. Or, send us some of your money...... (not happening because you don't care if... — read more 

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| 1690 views | | 7 replies (last September 29, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+174p1Aj3

MS is to blame too

Why have so many CEOs walked away? They can't agree with SR. MS doesnt care about us either. He has been here through all the CEOs. Why did he keep most of his finance team? They are playing favorites. SR gave 26 weeks severance to two of his... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+174gWyWs

HR Contact Info

Does anyone know how to contact HR? I needed to update address info to receive my special letter. I had one number but no return call on the auto answer. Additionally, I tried reaching out to another member of management but haven't heard anything... — read more 

Old severance details

recently, someone posted the old severance package details online here. Can that person please resubmit those pages ?? My friend ( also a former employee) is talking to a lawyer and he asked if there were any docs about the previous... — read more 

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| 1830 views | | 10 replies (last September 23, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+173ZikBU

Is it the same?

I was in the last round of layoffs and was just wondering for those who were asked to return to work and did, how does it feel to be back? Is the atmosphere different than before or just the same ole same ole? Are you glad to be back or do you have... — read more 

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| 1570 views | | 6 replies (last September 26, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+173CwLki

The sooner the better

The sooner the Board removes SR The better for our parks. He has only focused on putting one cheap coaster in each park each year. SR, you know nothing about our industry or our market. We can not compete with Disney and Universal! What drew... — read more 

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| 1220 views | | 4 replies (last September 21, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+173SH7cy

ADP

I’m having trouble logging into ADP when I put my name and email to view my retirement it says I’m not in the system? How is that so when I used to use seaport to go into ADP all the time?? HELP

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| 1970 views | | 2 replies (last September 20, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+172E2ut7

It's time to Cancel SeaWorld

Don't support the culture of greed and the shell of a company that remains. This new rich board has carelessly destroyed the lives of those who dedicated their holidays, weekends and best efforts. Animals are not better off under this team. It is... — read more 

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| 980 views | | 1 reply (September 22, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+172EDSfj

SR NEEDS TO GO!!!

1800 employees are receiving between $2.5 and $3.0 million dollars severance (combined) and many have dedicated their lives to the parks. Yet, a handful of executives are receiving millions each as a payout to remain with the company as SR's... — read more 

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| 1170 views | | 3 replies (last September 20, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+1723uSyy

Fair? not so much...

I wonder why they didn’t just ask ALL OF US whether we wanted to come back to work or not? Then see who leaves and keep the ones who said yes and hire people to fill those who left 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m sorry if I sound dumb but it would’ve been fair in my... — read more 

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| 910 views | | 1 reply (September 20, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+172oqQlv

Help for those with over 30 years

those of us that have been there over 30 years have been there over half our lives. Why does some that is there 2 years get the same 4 week severance. My wife and I are both not well. We need more severance to get us through our last holiday... — read more 

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| 1250 views | | 2 replies (last September 19, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+171O2DsY

A real company

Universal is keeping their employees on furlough. SeaWorld anything and everything to screw over their employees once again. Tell friends and family to boycott everything SR. Has to do with and Hill Path as well. Pay him back in his pocket. Let him... — read more 

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| 1410 views | | 4 replies (last September 18, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+16ZQKH4C

No respect

It's been a few days and I'm still seething. This company has shown once and for all that it has absolutely no respect for their employees. I’ve dedicated over 10 years to this place, volunteered to cover shifts, worked longer hours and for what - to... — read more 

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| 1230 views | | 2 replies (last September 16, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+16Yw4MpH

2020 lay offs were inevitable

You do realize there were layoffs coming in 2020 regardless, right? Remember when everyone was PO'ed last year when the vacation rules changed? The vacation policies weren't changed to make things easier, but instead changed t minimize the PTO... — read more 

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| 1950 views | | 10 replies (last September 25, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+16XFN332

Cowards...they are cowards

Whether on the corporate board or on the corp-park leadership teams, SWPE is run by a bunch of cowards. Allowing an entitled brat like S.R. sink what was once an amazing company into the abyss. Park Presidents have no power and no say in anything. ... — read more 

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| 1270 views | | 2 replies (last September 15, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+16Xn22Ug

The more I read - the more I believe

It wont be long until SR drives the board to declare BANKRUPTCY. He will find out a way to clear debt, brake up the parks, sell off assets, etc.... He's a heartless A-hole, but he's not stupid. Under his "incredible" leadership he's helped them... — read more 

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| 1390 views | | 3 replies (last September 15, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+16WSsq2X

Big news

insider update... There are a few in SR's circle who are considering standing behind the furloughed/laid off people. They don't agree with the way this was handled. They know the end of May that they weren't going to call us back. That's when... — read more 

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| 1710 views | | 5 replies (last September 14, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+16WCawfE

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