Negative Changes at Work

There have been a series of policy changes and events at work that have us concerned. Recently, we received our annual end of season "reward" as thanks for all of our hard work. Last season, everybody received a $50 gift card. This year, everybody received a $25 gift certificate. Of course, that means it can only be used in visitor center locations within the Grand Teton Association. There is also more attention being paid to overtime - or the fact that it is forbidden. The Director position of the Association is going to be vacated at the end of this calendar year which has us even more concerned. The current, Acting Director, is a good friend of ours and we are concerned about her departure and who might follow. It appears that there may be problems within the organization that will make us reconsider a return next year. We sure hope not.

The weather is, at least temporarily, showing more signs of the season change. There is lots of rain here but snow in the mountains and in Montana. It would not be unusual for us to get a dusting of snow at this time of the year. We are getting to the point now where we are anxious to see the season end. Soon, we will be saying goodbyes to our friends here and moving on to Arizona...