{"id":3720,"date":"2023-05-26T11:42:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T09:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/testimonials-former-seasoners\/"},"modified":"2023-08-10T11:29:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T09:29:10","slug":"testimonials-former-seasoners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/testimonials-former-seasoners\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials from former seasonal workers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"875\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1829\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gar_castel_la_garangeoire_231039_156.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gar_castel_la_garangeoire_231039_156.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gar_castel_la_garangeoire_231039_156-300x128.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gar_castel_la_garangeoire_231039_156-1024x438.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gar_castel_la_garangeoire_231039_156-768x328.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gar_castel_la_garangeoire_231039_156-1536x656.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<h1 id=\"temoignages-anciens-saisonniers\">Testimonials from former seasonal workers<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-69ed660c1ccc7 wp-block-group temoignages\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;<em>Good school, good atmosphere, nice working environment! I loved seeing customers from one year to the next.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p><cite><strong>Fran\u00e7ois-Cl\u00e9ment<\/strong><br\/>28 years old &#8211; now a physiotherapist<br\/><strong>Seasons 2012 to 2016 as chef de rang, waiter, bartender<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;My experience has given me confidence, a lot of experience in surveillance and other areas (bar and entertainment), maturity, autonomy and a better level of English.\n\nThe plusses: real support from the bosses, gaining experience, accommodation, team cohesion My best memory: the night-time swimming pools!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong>Quentin<\/strong><\/strong><br\/>21 years old &#8211; currently studying for a Master MEEF EPS<br\/><strong>2019 and 2021 seasons as a lifeguard<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;This season has given me a better level of English, interpersonal skills, friends.\n\nThe plusses: A great atmosphere, a superb setting. Thanks to Anne and Eric for their kindness! Best memory: raft races on the lake .&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong>Oc\u00e9ane<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>25 years old &#8211; today Commercial<br\/><strong>2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 seasons as host<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;This season gave me customer relations skills and self-confidence, and I have very good memories of it thanks to a great entertainment team that was always in a good mood and very attentive. The plusses: very pleasant working environment, I went to work with pleasure My best memory: the family Olympics and the night pools!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong>Pauline<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>21 years old &#8211; currently studying for a Master&#8217;s degree in Sports Communication and Events<br\/><strong>Seasons 2021 as animator<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a magnificent campsite with a very good team, a very good job whether it&#8217;s for one or several summers My experience has given me a sense of teamwork and human encounters.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Micka\u00ebl<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>37 years old &#8211; now a craftsman<br\/><strong>2017 seasons as a technician<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;The owners are passionate people, and you&#8217;ll meet some great people! My best memory: the soccer tournaments on Thursdays were great times, and the feedback from parents was a real pleasure. Dancing at the night swimming pool! Anecdote: the bosses had introduced me in front of the customers as a very good entertainer, which really boosted me for the rest of the season!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Thomas<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>21 years old &#8211; now Production and Animation Manager<br\/><strong>Seasons 2019 and 2021 as soccer coach \/ multi-skilled entertainer<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;An excellent CV reference and work experience that later opened the door to many opportunities.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Jake<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>23 years old &#8211; now in sales<br\/><strong>2017 seasons as a receptionist<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;Good experience because I had to manage a team and work for foreign customers.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Timoth\u00e9e<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>39 years old &#8211; today Second de p\u00e2tisserie<br\/><strong>2017 and 2019 seasons as second chef and chef de cuisine<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;A good atmosphere, well supervised work, you feel good here.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Aline<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>26 years old &#8211; today Campsite receptionist<br\/><strong>Seasons 2016, 2017, and 2019 as a grocery salesperson and receptionist<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;The plusses: Good understanding between seasonal workers, beautiful working environment, friendly and welcoming team, practice of languages, great friendships, teamwork My best memory: meeting a customer of American origin! very nice and always in a good mood. He always dropped by to say hello at reception.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Jane<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>24 years old &#8211; now a French teacher in London<br\/><strong>Seasons 2019 and 2021 as receptionist<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;I learned English thanks to the predominantly English-speaking clientele and reached a level that school would never have allowed me to hope for. It doesn&#8217;t matter that my current job has nothing to do with the outdoor hospitality industry, it&#8217;s the attitudes, responsibilities, interpersonal skills and human qualities I acquired during my seasons that make up the quality of my work today.\n\nThe plusses: possibility of obtaining a seasonal job before coming of age, diversity of positions offered, good quality supervision and training, possibility of obtaining more responsibility and recognition from one year to the next.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong>Juliane<\/strong><br\/>26 years old &#8211; today Real estate appraisal managers<br\/><strong>Seasons 2012 to 2019 as ice cream saleswoman, cleaning lady, barmaid, receptionist<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a very formative experience when you enter working life, you learn quickly and it&#8217;s all part of a good teamwork dynamic. I have very fond memories of it!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Anne-Sophie<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>27 years old &#8211; now Sales executive for a vacation group<br\/><strong>Seasons 2013, 2014 and 2015 as receptionist, barmaid and waitress<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;This season has given me maturity, experience in a family setting and rigor. Best memory: all the encounters I made there!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Elise<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>22 years old &#8211; currently studying for a Master 2 in Civil Liability and Insurance<br\/><strong>2017, 2018 and 2019 seasons as a barmaid<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;Pros: Good working conditions (hours, salary), good atmosphere among colleagues. Best memory: I really enjoyed giving French lessons to holidaymakers. Crossing the lake was also a highlight of the season!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Thibault<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>30 years old &#8211; currently studying for a Master&#8217;s degree in secondary education<br\/><strong>2015 seasons as animation manager<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;The plusses: A very pleasant working environment, my first job\/salary, great encounters, very human teams.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Florian<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>30 years old &#8211; now Recruitment Manager<br\/><strong>2010 to 2015 seasons as a lifeguard<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;La Garangeoire offers a pleasant working environment, rewarding positions with good team spirit!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Pauline<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>23 years old &#8211; currently studying for a Master 2 in Transportation Engineering<br\/><strong>Seasons 2018 and 2019 as lagoon attendant and barmaid<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;These experiences have given me real fluency in English.\n\nThe plusses: The setting, the dynamism of the management team, the real confidence shown by Anne and Eric.<\/p><cite><strong>Lucie<\/strong><br\/>33 years old &#8211; now in charge of digital development<br\/><strong>Seasons 2006 to 2010 as animator for 1 year, then animation manager for 3 seasons<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;New skills, sharing, confidence. Full of richness, encounters and friendship.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong>Gemma<\/strong><\/strong><br\/>30 years &#8211; today English teacher and sports educator<br\/><strong>2018 season as grocery store manager<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;Motivation to succeed, a taste for teamwork.\n\nOrganization, work environment.\n\nBest memory: shooting the end-of-season video!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong>Juliette<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>27 years old &#8211; now teacher<br\/><strong>2016 and 2017 seasons as housekeeper<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;The experience at La Garangeoire was my best seasonal job: not only did I learn a lot professionally and on a human level, but I also grew a lot!\n\nIt&#8217;s more than just a seasonal job: it&#8217;s working in an exceptional environment, with a great team, gaining skills and autonomy, challenging yourself, and making strong friendships with your colleagues!\n\nBest memory: learning to drive the buggy and learning the Dutch anthem for the 2010 World Cup final!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong>Charlotte<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>31 &#8211; present Expert in climate change and financial stability<br\/><strong>2009 season as receptionist<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;The pluses of a job at La Garangeoire: improving my English, good atmosphere, caring management, strong commitment to customer service quality.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong>Emeline<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>23 years old &#8211; now Quality, Safety and Environment Project Manager<br\/><strong>Seasons 2014 to 2018 as ice-cream saleswoman, grocery store employee, cleaning lady<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;I recommend La Garangeoire for: improving my English, good human experience with the other seasonal workers. Top management!\n\nBest memory: getting together after a day&#8217;s work with colleagues and having a good time all together.&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>L\u00e9o<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>24 years old &#8211; now a field salesman<br\/><strong>2017 season as front-of-house chef de rang<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;A great place to grow! Best memory: learning to drive the 2010 world car!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Arthur<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>23 years &#8211; today Cook and pastry chef<br\/><strong>2019 season as second and 2021 season as head chef<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;Good atmosphere, respect between employees and benevolence!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Cl\u00e9mence<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br\/>23 years old &#8211; currently studying for a Master&#8217;s degree in tourism, specializing in sustainable development<br\/><strong>2017 and 2018 seasons as a riding school instructor<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Good school, good atmosphere, nice working environment! I loved seeing customers from one year to the next.&#8220; Fran\u00e7ois-Cl\u00e9ment28 years old &#8211; now a physiotherapistSeasons 2012 to 2016 as chef de rang, waiter, bartender &#8220;My experience has given me confidence, a lot of experience in surveillance and other areas (bar and entertainment), maturity, autonomy and a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3720"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3720"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3720\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6469,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3720\/revisions\/6469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-la-garangeoire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}