If you have years of experience, and they have a similar job...move in that direction for better pay. About the money, you will NOT get rich working there, but pay is fair for the area. Many people work day jobs at SDC, and work at other places part time at night or on days off. I did that many years ago, working at night at a live music theater. This is common, to work two jobs in the Branson area. As far as by working there will the place loose it's magic...to some degree, but all these years later, I still love the place and am now a season pass holder. SDC is a unique place, and although it has changed over the years, it still retains more magic than places like WOF or Six Flags. My STRONG suggestion, land the basic, full time job before making a big move, or you may move and find your nest egg running low and no job in sight. Branson is like any other town in a weak economy. It will be hard to find a job if you have no experience or skills, so plan ahead, don't move to Branson...or Orlando (Disney) or anywhere else unless you have all your ducks in a row.
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I should mention that years ago a law was passed allowing different pay rates for the same job...sometimes kids under 18 and older folks might be offered a lower rate of pay than others. Ask about that. Ballpark on ride operator rates of pay, probably between $8 or $9 up to $10 or $11, but leaning toward the lower end. Shows are different, depending on skills and experience. Again, make sure to know the pay offered before you accept. Remember you will work at SDC in most cases at best 30-36 weeks per year, and they don't pay you in the off season.
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Another note: There are many families and individuals who work hard all season at one or two jobs each, then go on unemployment benefits in the off season. I know from having lived in Branson that this is a thing GENERATIONS of families have done...just like the nasty cycle of poor people who had grandmas and parents before them on various relief...welfare...unemployment...medicaid...and so on. Let me say this in a straight forward way: DON'T TRY TO LIVE YOUR LIFE THAT WAY. Try to make a good life for yourself. I had to move from Branson to pursue college and a completely different career path, and I have no regrets. (And this comes from a guy who had an opportunity to work his way up in the company and be part of SDC management. I was an assistant manager at the diving bell in 1981.)