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Location: Texas
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Other Graduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
My responsibilities are to make sure the "motel" is run in a orderly manner, that means, that all services are meet that the guest requests,that we can supply. The housekeepers are to do there job and a good one at that, we need clean and nice rooms to bring in customers, also selling rooms is what I do. I do alot of advertising for out Motel. If I am not working at desk, as a clerk, I am out trying to sell rooms to protential clients, coming in from out of town to special events and stuff. I have to keep all bookwork in order and all time sheets and payroll in order. I have to make sure that all employee's are where they are suppose to be at a certain time, so we can get what needs to be done that day, and have all the rooms ready at 1p.m. to rent again.
Job Requirements
I have taken classes in Microsoft Word; Windows 98; Word Perfect; Word Publishing; Comp I&11; Math of Finance; Business Management; Ten-key; Typing; Accounting 1&11; Speech; I make the dean' list.
Uppers
I guess you could said the best part about my job is that I get to meet all kinds of people, from all over the world. I have the ability to be able, to get to know such knowledgeable people, and am proud, to have to say, I have meet some, that are one of a kind.
Downers
The worst is probably being own call 24/7.
Lifestyle
It is a good lifestyle. I get to live on property. Which means I don't have far to drive to work.....lol.....We do have a dress code, but it is not that strict...just company shirt and pants. I get to travel some, which is good, because I get away from business for awhile and a get a break from being there 24/7.
Compensation
I make a good salary, enough to get buy on and to put back some for when I retire.
Advice to Jobseekers
If you love this kind of work, it is great. You have to like meeting people, and putting up with all kind. It is working long hours, sometimes double shifts, but it can be rewarding and fun. It is according to how you look at it. This can be a very fun and relaxing job, for the right person.

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