Life on program
Rules, pay, forms, wellbeing, and support while you're at the resort
What to expect
Adjusting to resort life, training, time off, wellbeing, and overtime.
Life at a resort
Accommodation, food, time off, and staying in touch during your program.
Cultural exchange
What cultural exchange means on a J-1 program, how to share your culture at the resort, and guidance on political activity.
Rules and regulations
Resort rules on smoking, alcohol, drugs, and the conduct expected of you.
Pay and money
How and when you're paid at the resort, US bank accounts, tipping, and what to do if there's a problem with your pay.
Social Security
How to apply for a Social Security number and what you'll need to bring.
I-9 form
What the I-9 employment eligibility form is and when you'll complete it.
W-4 form
What the W-4 form is and how it's used to withhold your taxes.
Wise US bank account
How to set up a Wise USD account to get paid and to pay Resort Leaders.
Paying by US bank account (ACH payments)
How to pay Resort Leaders by US bank account and verify it with Stripe.
Sexual harassment
What counts as sexual harassment in the US, the consequences, and what to do.
Health and wellbeing
Settling in, looking after your physical and mental health, and where to get medical care on program.
If you have a problem on program
Who to talk to if you run into a problem on program, and what to do if you lose your passport or documents.
Leaving your program early
What to do if you need to leave early, getting fired, and the costs involved.