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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 74275810 Canada 02/10/2018 09:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey guys, though you might have some questions for me about my world, Ask me anything. Quoting: Balloon_Boy_Bob 74275810 Been in the business in Games and Rides for the better part of Fifteen years and have travelled globally. Admittedly, this is mostly because I am bored, However I always find it surprising how many people find what I do interesting and have questions aside from "How do I win ___" |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 74275810 Canada 02/10/2018 09:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This ealy in the year you are better off with a caramel apple than a candy apple, the Candy coating just kind of distracts from the quality of the apples where Caramel is less forgiving if the apple is of lesser quality. Or had been my observation over the last few years, Reverse all of that when autumn comes around. |
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ChrisVet User ID: 76168561 Canada 02/10/2018 09:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey guys, though you might have some questions for me about my world, Ask me anything. Quoting: Balloon_Boy_Bob 74275810 Been in the business in Games and Rides for the better part of Fifteen years and have travelled globally. What's the glue that holds you together as a team.... Drugs? Good management? Or just a love of travelling and the thrill of making a sale? "Do the Shit out of what you Love" |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 70475204 United States 02/10/2018 09:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This ealy in the year you are better off with a caramel apple than a candy apple, the Candy coating just kind of distracts from the quality of the apples where Caramel is less forgiving if the apple is of lesser quality. Or had been my observation over the last few years, Reverse all of that when autumn comes around. I love to eat Honey Crisp apples. The only reason I get a candy apple is to eat the candy all off then I throw it out lol. |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 74275810 Canada 02/10/2018 09:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey guys, though you might have some questions for me about my world, Ask me anything. Quoting: Balloon_Boy_Bob 74275810 Been in the business in Games and Rides for the better part of Fifteen years and have travelled globally. What's the glue that holds you together as a team.... Drugs? Good management? Or just a love of travelling and the thrill of making a sale? Honestly I'm not into drugs for the most part but I would say a little of everything, the other thing that I would point out is that because we are all traveling together there is a significant comraderie that is built and comes with that. The thrill of the sale really only applies to Game operators though< ride Operators as a rule couldn't give a fuck how many tickets you give them, they are salaried and are basically a button pusher. (There are exceptions but they are less and less common by the year.) |
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ChrisVet User ID: 76168561 Canada 02/10/2018 10:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey guys, though you might have some questions for me about my world, Ask me anything. Quoting: Balloon_Boy_Bob 74275810 Been in the business in Games and Rides for the better part of Fifteen years and have travelled globally. What's the glue that holds you together as a team.... Drugs? Good management? Or just a love of travelling and the thrill of making a sale? Honestly I'm not into drugs for the most part but I would say a little of everything, the other thing that I would point out is that because we are all traveling together there is a significant comraderie that is built and comes with that. Alright man, well I wish you the best. I've done the sales thing for the better part of 30+ years, and can relate to having a good team around you. "Do the Shit out of what you Love" |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73694924 United States 02/10/2018 10:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Are you guys like real referees of the games or is it all rigged? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73694924 I never win at the carnies for some reason. So that largely depends on the game to be honest, Can you give me an Idea of what you cant win at and I can give you a better idea of the play? Plinko, whack-a-mole, spoons with the mustache lady, doesn't matter. can't never win the big ass stuffed elephant or even those cheap ass bobble heads. is that shit rigged or what? |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 74275810 Canada 02/10/2018 10:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Roughly how many hours a day do you work? How many days a week do you have to work? Are you paid anything for travel time? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73191101 I have a Bit more responsibility than most so I end up working something to the effect of 16-18 hours a day6-7 days a week, but a bit of that is mor like on call rather than actually physically working. I run my games and set them up and tear them down but I tend to only do one week spots if I can so that works out like 1 day setup, four days open and two days travel so it's not as hard as it could be. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73191101 United States 02/10/2018 10:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Roughly how many hours a day do you work? How many days a week do you have to work? Are you paid anything for travel time? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73191101 I have a Bit more responsibility than most so I end up working something to the effect of 16-18 hours a day6-7 days a week, but a bit of that is mor like on call rather than actually physically working. I run my games and set them up and tear them down but I tend to only do one week spots if I can so that works out like 1 day setup, four days open and two days travel so it's not as hard as it could be. Thanks got it. Are you paid anything for travel time? Sounds like you may be paid weekly instead of hourly. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 74275810 Canada 02/10/2018 10:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Are you guys like real referees of the games or is it all rigged? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73694924 I never win at the carnies for some reason. So that largely depends on the game to be honest, Can you give me an Idea of what you cant win at and I can give you a better idea of the play? Plinko, whack-a-mole, spoons with the mustache lady, doesn't matter. can't never win the big ass stuffed elephant or even those cheap ass bobble heads. is that shit rigged or what? So the reason I ask is there is a difference between unwinnable and just not understanding how to win. Games of random outcome cant be rigged, nor can skill games or group games. Prize every time games liek Balloons arent either (Just wouldnt make sence if they were even if some thing otherwise.) However pick-a-duck is straight up fraud and any game like it. Also, avoid tubs, bank-a-ball, shit like that. Big ones tend to cost the customer $150-$200 so be ready to spend that or you arent getting it. |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 74275810 Canada 02/10/2018 10:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Roughly how many hours a day do you work? How many days a week do you have to work? Are you paid anything for travel time? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73191101 I have a Bit more responsibility than most so I end up working something to the effect of 16-18 hours a day6-7 days a week, but a bit of that is mor like on call rather than actually physically working. I run my games and set them up and tear them down but I tend to only do one week spots if I can so that works out like 1 day setup, four days open and two days travel so it's not as hard as it could be. Thanks got it. Are you paid anything for travel time? Sounds like you may be paid weekly instead of hourly. Not exactly, I pay my drivers and when I was a driver for the shows I was paid for travel but the average carnie isn't. Ride operators, Maintenance, Concessions and ticket/office personnel are usually payed weekly salary. Game operators are paid commision after the spot is done (This isn't a hard-fast rule, some shows are different but this has always been my experience.) |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 74275810 Canada 02/10/2018 10:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey guys, though you might have some questions for me about my world, Ask me anything. Quoting: Balloon_Boy_Bob 74275810 Been in the business in Games and Rides for the better part of Fifteen years and have travelled globally. What's the glue that holds you together as a team.... Drugs? Good management? Or just a love of travelling and the thrill of making a sale? Honestly I'm not into drugs for the most part but I would say a little of everything, the other thing that I would point out is that because we are all traveling together there is a significant comraderie that is built and comes with that. Alright man, well I wish you the best. I've done the sales thing for the better part of 30+ years, and can relate to having a good team around you. Thats the best way to look at it, It's the craziest sales job you can imagine but everyone works together or everyone falls together. |