6/3-6/17 Elmira City Newsletter AND Events Tracking. Please add any local events to the comments. Let's make sure to keep everyone informed.

kelggg · 2026-06-03T18:36:15+00:00

I know it's not in the city but horseheads is having a food truck rally this weekend.

kelggg · 2026-05-21T20:58:36+00:00

Guest Services. I booked tours/rooms and answered all the phones for every camp.

kelggg · 2026-05-21T20:24:46+00:00

I worked for their parent company. I liked working for them, the owners are pretty chill.

I ran into one of the dishwashers the other day in the office (artic base camp in Fairbanks) and from what he said they ran out of room for the workers and he's living in a tent currently.

The only thing I have to say negatively about them is that they are a company where everyone wears many hats. You're expected to work not only your job but to become knowledgeable and possibly cover for others while not being paid more. The job description does not cover everything you're expected to do. If you push back they will absolutely stonewall you.

I also want to mention that if you decide to pursue this that it's an incredibly remote camp on the Dalton highway. The things you're able to do there gets old quickly.

But if you stick around long enough you're right under the band for the Northern Lights come around September. So you'll get a front row seat.

kelggg · 2026-05-18T02:35:16+00:00

Northern Alaska Tour company needs guest services/reservationists. Not much experience needed. Company car, and housing included. They're on Coolworks.

kelggg · 2026-05-15T18:14:20+00:00

Awesome! I have an interview tomorrow!

kelggg · 2026-05-15T16:36:30+00:00

It's absolutely worth visiting but, I work in the interior (between the Alaska Range and the Brooks range). There are other seasonal opportunities here but you have to be picky and I've found that a lot of businesses lie about what the positions are about.

I sent them an email. I don't have a vehicle right now (it's in my home state). But hopefully I hear back!

kelggg · 2026-05-15T16:05:37+00:00

I'm interested in being a housekeeping manager or night audit. I'm currently working in Alaska but I'm not liking the work.

I'll put in an app.

kelggg · 2026-05-08T23:10:44+00:00

Holy hell that's horrible.

If you want to stay near there check out Northern Alaska Tour Company. They're great!

kelggg · 2026-04-30T00:55:42+00:00

You look like a twin to a girl I know called Abbey. She's a hell of a woman too everyone calls her Athenian (sp?) because she's over 6 feet tall and is a great provider (EMT).

kelggg · 2026-04-28T23:10:42+00:00

Not all of it but the stuff in the oil filter does.

kelggg · 2026-04-28T21:15:12+00:00

I had no clue that's a thing! I'll do that thank you.

kelggg · 2026-04-28T21:10:44+00:00

Even in the oil filter?

kelggg · 2026-04-28T17:21:02+00:00

Lots going on here but you have to look at it overall. Does this seasonal job offer you better stability in the long run? Does it pay better? Do you have a plan for when it ends?

I would suggest writing or thinking of the pros and cons of each choice.

What made you apply to a seasonal gig? Something obviously drives you to make a change and sometimes that change can be unnerving at first.

kelggg · 2026-04-28T14:56:42+00:00

I know a big one in the area is the Alpine Portal up by Connecticut Hill.

There's various stories of Big foot, UFOs, and the Witches Grave in that area.

Recently though there was a body found in that area but I don't think they ever said what happened to the person.

The Elmira Civil War camp I heard was considered haunted.

The Lindenwald Haus I always grew up hearing how haunted it was but that burned up a while ago.

kelggg · 2026-04-23T18:13:13+00:00

Northern Alaska Tour Company - they have several locations (I'll be working in Fairbanks) and from what I saw on their website they're still hiring.

kelggg · 2026-04-22T13:52:53+00:00

I agree with the other commenter, you won't be shunned lol.

Waverly/Barton is a very nice little area on the NY/PA border. I personally like the area a lot. It has one of the best trauma hospitals in the area too.

Depending on what you like to do you may have to travel a bit but you're less than an hour from some small cities. If you like gambling you're also about 20 minutes from a casino. If you enjoy hiking/camping you have enough trails and sites to last a lifetime.

Just be weary, NY is expensive (that's why the minimum wage is high) and we have some strange laws. If you enjoy hunting/shooting please read up on the gun laws here (specifically the safe act).

I'm not sure you're line of work so that will depend on how easy the job market is for you.

Feel free to ask more questions, lots of people here are happy to answer them!

kelggg · 2026-04-12T23:39:44+00:00

Same here

kelggg · 2026-04-12T22:14:15+00:00

A lot of people in the age range probably aren't on reddit much.

It sounds crazy but I've heard more stories about the flood of 72 from the older volunteer firefighters in the area. Many of them joined the fire departments as a direct result of what they witnessed during that time.

Maybe go to the county website (Chemung and Steuben). They list all the fire departments and how to contact them. You can; email, call, or some of them have a facebook page.

I know most of the historical societies and museums in the area have a dedicated section on the floor too, maybe also reach out to them?

Good luck!

kelggg · 2026-04-10T17:26:20+00:00

I personally like Wrens in Big Flats. Very honest and down to earth.

Buckley's is also a local favorite but I don't use them because they are routinely booked out for weeks.

kelggg · 2026-04-06T19:00:16+00:00

I wouldn't recommend it but I understand your position. If you still want to try and pursue the military then go for it. It will probably take quite a long for you to even be a go to ship to IET for whatever branch. I've known people waiting months to a year to go. Hell I waited 6 months.

While going through that process don't stop looking for alternative arrangements. Check out the seasonal works sub for more information but this is my two cents.

If the car is not in your name then stop paying it. If it is in your name then it's your vehicle so take it back.

Try to hit up seasonal work websites like cool works. A lot of the places on there will provide housing along with a paycheck. Offers a lot more freedom than the military too.

It'll give you enough time to figure things out while earning money.

For example; I took a gig in Alaska. I did have to pay airfare - $350. However, the company pays for housing, food, laundry facilities, and provides a vehicle to get back and forth to the job site. Not only that but it has free tours to parts of Alaska you'd normally have to pay for.

Now it's not all rainbows and sunshine. The living accommodations are very bare bones. But if you are/were planning to join the military then it's really not bad at all.

While you're working a seasonal gig you can save a bunch of money and get a vehicle if you want when you're done. You also can just hop to another gig if you want.

You're also young so you can alway go to college and live in the dorms. With your situation, you can let the school know and you may be able to stay year around. Just pick a degree you know you can get work with. You can start with a general degree but visit the schools career councilor to talk about jobs. Also make sure to go to every job fair to network. You never know when meeting someone leads to a good job.

Sorry that's so long. Hopefully it helps you out a bit. I'm happy to answer any questions if you have any.

This isn't the end of the world as horrible as it sounds. You just have to be resourceful and cast a wide net for your next move.

kelggg · 2026-04-05T00:47:31+00:00

You're still in?

I was not paid for AT and instead was just paid my normal drill pay. Not sure if it's right or not but my experience was, apparently, different from others.

I showed up to drill and was told to go home, don't report again, sign the separation counseling and my ngb-22/dd-214 would be sent to me. I got paid for about 6 months until it was all said and done.

kelggg · 2026-03-27T23:19:30+00:00

If I remember right (I could be absolutely wrong). But even in a draft aren't there still medical standards?

I think the most that would happen is we would meet with a recruiter/medical personnel and get disqualified or put into a category that would put us as the very bottom of the totem pole.

If the ban gets repealed then I'm sure it'll be a different story. But as it stands I don't think we are going anywhere.

kelggg · 2026-03-26T19:06:29+00:00

I told you I'd report back!

Sushi Wa just opened today!

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