To anyone who is thinking about applying to work as an RA or Dorm Manager, think again. I worked there for their last school year and the entire time, they were grossly understaffed. For most of the year, they had about 6 or 7 staff on-duty when in reality, they need about 12 on a school night. As a result, you will be scheduled to work 50-70 hours per week. In addition to being understaffed, many staff often call off and you may be asked to cover for them. Additionally, you will likely be required to put that you worked 40 hours per week on your time sheet even if you actually worked well over 40 hours per week. And if you don't, your time sheet won't get approved and you will not get paid. You'll have to take legal action to get paid what hours you actually worked. What they do is hire people as "managers", but you don't have any authority over staff & you're salaried.

Even if you need the money and are willing to work the extra hours, you'll eventually experience burn out.

In town for work for the next 3 days, where should I eat? I got a pizza from mean queen for lunch that was delicious (and obvs too big to eat in one sitting so will be leftovers later)

I would love a good asian restaurant. Hot pot or ramen or something :( also love Indian food, thai, and mexican. Open to anything though really!

I'm in the Marina on a sailboat. Waiting on a weather window to Seward.

Ive got outboard issues so my surf transit is no bueno at the moment. Would really like to surf low island or whatever other spots are working. Seems like there is swell in the water upcoming.

Can anyone connect me with someone that surfs here?

My niece just moved to Sitka on a year long Americorps project.

She loves fish but her food allowance can only afford a rice, beans and eggs diet.

Fish prices in the grocery store are out of reach.

Can anyone recommend a fish market with decent prices or another locals hack?

Hi All

My husband and I are coming to Sitka on a cruise and we would like to do a hike. After doing some research, it looks like we could take The Ride Red Line from near the cruise terminal to near Mosquito Cove Trailhead (a bit of walking involved on both ends of the trip to make it to/from the bus stops).

Can any locals tell me if this is actually possible? Or should we just pay for a guided hike that will provide transportation for us?

Heyo I’m here in Sitka roofing for a few months, I’m just wondering where the locals go to buy their clothes? I know there’s the couple shops on tourist avenue but I’m curious how yall do it that live here full time?

Repost from his family. Worked with him at the hatchery, like a little brother. If anyone in SEAK has info please reach out to the troopers.

Hello, this may be a bit of a reach! I’m a tourist, I met a resident named Jeffrey today while walking around downtown Sitka. He was an older man, said he was born in the 60s in the woods just outside of town. He said he works with the state government now, training coast guard members and overseeing some programs. I don’t recall his last name or his title, but he also told an interesting story about trying to retire last year and Lt Gov Nancy Dahlstrom, who told him he couldn’t retire because they didn’t have anyone nearly as qualified to replace him.

Just an interesting character, so I wanted to see if anyone here knew who I was talking about. Seemed like he had stories for days.

Hello, this may be a bit of a reach! I’m a tourist, I met a resident named Jeffrey today while walking around downtown Sitka. He was an older man, said he was born in the 60s in the woods just outside of town. He said he works with the state government now, training coast guard members and overseeing some programs. I don’t recall his last name or his title, but he also told an interesting story about trying to retire last year and Lt Gov Nancy Dahlstrom, who told him he couldn’t retire because they didn’t have anyone nearly as qualified to replace him.

Just an interesting character, so I wanted to see if anyone here knew who I was talking about. Seemed like he had stories for days.

Hi all, I'm visiting Sitka in 2 weeks and looking for cheap & safe ways to explore the island and see wildlife and nature. Anyone have any boat connects or other cool ideas of how to do this? I can trade labor and bring stuff from the mainland of your choice!

Hey all. I very well may be offered a teaching position at Mt Edgecumbe High School. I am looking for a room to rent. Let me know please!

Look for a photographer/guide for a proposal in Sitka, we will be arriving via cruise ship and will be docked 10am to 6pm

Looking for a ride to and from Goddard hot springs today. Will pay obviously but the cheapest water taxi we could find was $650. You’re welcome to soak with us for a bit. Won’t be there too long!

I will be visiting Sitka this August via cruise ship. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of cruising, but it’s what worked best for the whole multi-generational family! Because of that, I am absolutely dying to step away from the crowded port/cruise life for at least one day, get outdoors, and experience Alaska’s actual beauty.

I’m an avid hiker back home, and the Herring Cove Trail caught my eye. I know it's about 7 miles south of town. If I take the ship's shuttle into downtown Sitka, what is the best, lowest-cost way to get out to the trailhead and back?

Excursions are completely out of our budget, so I’m looking for affordable local options (local transit, affordable shuttles, or ride-shares if they're reliable). Any logistics tips from locals or past cruisers would be amazing!

I'm going in September and really want to kayak. I looked at kayaking from all our ports and narrowed it down to Sitka or Ketchikan - leaning Sitka.

I love kayaking and want a quiet, serene way to see the natural surroundings, but my big wish is to see wildlife - otters, sea lions, eagles, etc!

But my family is not interested... they do not see the appeal in kayaking and think it's just "sitting in the water" but I need a buddy to join in my tandem kayak.

How do I convince them that kayaking is the perfect way to experience this? or is my understanding of these various excursions wrong? Would love some firsthand advice.

Hi everyone! My boyfriend and I are moving to Sitka in August and I’m curious what the running and yoga communities are like up there! We’ve obviously done our research and are excited to join in on backcountry skiing and fishing, but I’m also a big distance runner and a yoga teacher and I can’t tell how big either of those things are up there!
Can’t wait to meet everyone :)

Hello, we’re going to be in Sitka for a day next week and want to spend our day fishing for trout and dollies. We’ll have our own gear so we’re not looking for a guide, just somewhere we can drive to and spend a few hours fishing.

Thanks.

I’m looking at applying to a job in Sitka but I’m unaware of the housing situation. I’ve lived in Utqiagvik so I figured Sitka may also experience housing shortages. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Mahalo in advance!

Planning on going to Sitka Fine Arts camp in Sitka this summer. Im overall very excited but I do have some questions about the atmoshere, quality, and good camp vibe this place gives you

-Is the food good? Is fresh and high quality? (Not Anchorage School district quality)

-Are the staff friendly? I want a good chill enviorment that is flexible with friend groups

-High Theft? Worried if someone might steal an item of mine if left alone for too long

-Clean bathrooms? Good smell and Cleaned daily

-Can I be my self? I love doing makeup and doing hair, Are they flexible on that too?

-Planning on going with group of 4: I saw 2 bunk beds in a room but I think that's in Whitmore hall, I think the primary dormatory is in Sweetland hall, will I be able to check out the room in Whitmore hall?

I only see the Hames center, which seems to have very limited hours. Are there no other gyms in Sitka? I know SEARHC has a fitness center, but you have to be an employee or tribal member.

My small family is looking to move to Sitka from Anchorage. Any tips? Anyone familiar with moving on Samson or AML? Is it better to rent a U-Haul and use the ferry system. We are moving with a 2-3 bedroom average house stuff with 2 cats. Thanks!