I don't wishh to sound negative at all, but I would consider all your options before choosing a carnie lifestyle. I've bounced all over the country myself and have plenty of credit in the amusement industry, so I can tell you first and that it isn't a glamorous or fantastic life. It is tough; you will sleep under rides and in trucks. You will have to use drugs of some sort to stay awake (god knows I have). You will spend many, many, many hours on the road. I understand the feeling of restlessness and wanting to leave home. But realize there are many other options.
Like I said, look at Cedar Point before jumping into a smaller/mid sized show company. Its still tough as hell at the Point from day to day, but its a lot safer that having to deal with someone's goon squad when your truck shows up late. And while the twin beds aren't comfortable, they are nicer than a rope hammock sung between trucks. If you want to move into doing shows, you can start within a couple months of Point closing for the season in October (most companies are on the road in February for FL bookings). There are also year round destinations like FL, Southern California, etc that are constantly booking. Hell, Cypress Gardens in FL is gonna reopen real soon, and if I didn't already have a job, I'd consider moving south and using my experience there. Take small steps; don't go in over your head.
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Heh...Thanks,but..well..
One of the main reasons i wan't to 'be a carnie' is because of the Traveling. i really wanna travel,and thats one of the main things i look forward to when i think about becoming a carnie.
Another thing is,is that that 'Cedar Point' i live all the way in south florida,how would i ever get to that cedar point place? LOL.
eep,i dun think i would have to sleep on the ground or under a ride,ect if i become a carnie...most the carnivals i know of (and most of the different carnival companies websites i've seen)have all had 'bunk house' things to sleep in,they may not be the best but ah well,it would be good enough for me,lol.
Besides,i basically dun have a home where im living now,sorta.. i live with my gramma for the time being,because my mom is living with her ex-boyfriend for a while until she can make enough money at her job to rent me and her a place...though i dunno when this will happen,its a very complicated thing. My gramma doesn't really wan't me here,and i technically CANT be here because she lives in a senior trailer park (where you MUST be over 55 to live here),and while im here i can NOT go outside...nor can i be seen...cause my gramma could be kicked out.i have been 'living' like this for the last 3 months,and its KILLING me. X___X
Well, I drove from CT to OH to work at Cedar Point. A lot of people fly or take Amtrak (they have a station in Sandusky). Either way, they have housing on site. More than 3/4 of the workforce lives at Cedar Point (that's about 3,000 people).
Larger and mid sized shows will have bunkhouses on occasion. It depends. If you work with a smaller show, you're gonna have nights sleeping in Matterhorns. You may even have it depending on the company in the bunkhouse with big shots like Conklin, Strates, or Ray Cammack.
Best thing to do is to talk or search rideguy about getting started in the industry and what would be the easiest way. I think Cedar Point would be a good starter, certainly.
Like I said, look at Cedar Point before jumping into a smaller/mid sized show company. Its still tough as hell at the Point from day to day, but its a lot safer that having to deal with someone's goon squad when your truck shows up late. And while the twin beds aren't comfortable, they are nicer than a rope hammock sung between trucks. If you want to move into doing shows, you can start within a couple months of Point closing for the season in October (most companies are on the road in February for FL bookings). There are also year round destinations like FL, Southern California, etc that are constantly booking. Hell, Cypress Gardens in FL is gonna reopen real soon, and if I didn't already have a job, I'd consider moving south and using my experience there. Take small steps; don't go in over your head.
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Heh...Thanks,but..well..
One of the main reasons i wan't to 'be a carnie' is because of the Traveling. i really wanna travel,and thats one of the main things i look forward to when i think about becoming a carnie.
Another thing is,is that that 'Cedar Point' i live all the way in south florida,how would i ever get to that cedar point place? LOL.
eep,i dun think i would have to sleep on the ground or under a ride,ect if i become a carnie...most the carnivals i know of (and most of the different carnival companies websites i've seen)have all had 'bunk house' things to sleep in,they may not be the best but ah well,it would be good enough for me,lol.
Besides,i basically dun have a home where im living now,sorta..
i live with my gramma for the time being,because my mom is living with her ex-boyfriend for a while until she can make enough money at her job to rent me and her a place...though i dunno when this will happen,its a very complicated thing. My gramma doesn't really wan't me here,and i technically CANT be here because she lives in a senior trailer park (where you MUST be over 55 to live here),and while im here i can NOT go outside...nor can i be seen...cause my gramma could be kicked out.i have been 'living' like this for the last 3 months,and its KILLING me. X___X
Thank you. (:
[Jen]
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Larger and mid sized shows will have bunkhouses on occasion. It depends. If you work with a smaller show, you're gonna have nights sleeping in Matterhorns. You may even have it depending on the company in the bunkhouse with big shots like Conklin, Strates, or Ray Cammack.
Best thing to do is to talk or search rideguy about getting started in the industry and what would be the easiest way. I think Cedar Point would be a good starter, certainly.
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But i couldn't live there,according to their website to live there you must be 18 or older. ah well.
thanks vewwy verry though. *sigh*
[Jen]
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