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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

I worked here for 15 years in multiple different departments. I started at the gas station, then I transferred to finance at Little Six. After a few years, I transferred to the beverage service department (L6), and a few more years after that, I transferred back to the finance department (L6). I found it easy to transfer between departments, and it was nice because it was a job change without going through all the things that come with starting a new job like probation periods or loss of health insurance. I moved up through the company this way. 
Unfortunately through the years, instead of becoming a better company, it became a worse company. After Covid, we were the busiest we have ever been, and we all saw the numbers. We knew the company was making more than ever, and we were working harder than ever, but there was no kick-back. The employees didn't see any of that revenue on their paychecks. But the community members sure did. They got a raise in what they make monthly, while the employees made nothing extra (unless you were in a tipping position). After 15 years of seeing how the community members are treated vs their employees,  you get tired of it. The last straw for me was they started to take away the amount of PTO you can accrue (as a woman, I was looking forward to that time for maternity leave). Also, in the finance department, they struggled to find a manager to stay. There is very little support to train in managers. Something that is important to note is Mystic Lake and Little Six do not run the same. I worked at Little Six, and it was evident that Mystic Lake finance managers could care less about how much the Little Six finance department was struggling.

I worked for this company for 10 years.  I learned so much working here and was able to change positions and advance.  There is a very diverse population of employees.  SMSC has one of the best HR departments I have ever experienced, it is like a well oiled machine.  The compensation and benefits at this company is amazing!  

I would have loved to continue to work here, and even returned for a part-time position for a while.  During the height of the recession there was some downsizing, and my position was eliminated.  I was even given the option to find another position with the company.  At the time I was finishing my education and most of my work experience came from this company, so I decided to venture out in to the world in to another position.

I spent the beginning of my adult life working for this company and I am so grateful for the experience.

A typical day at work consists of picking up empty cups, emptying ashtrays, wiping up spills, pushing in chairs, cleaning bathrooms, emptying trashcans. Directing guests, and answering their questions.
I've learned that an unhappy guest will tell at least 9 people there unhappy experience, but a happy guest will tell only 1 to 3 people of their good experience.
I love my co-workers and consider many of them close friends, many of them love to have fun on the job while keeping a professional attitude.
The most enjoyable part of my job is interacting with guests, even the unhappy ones

They are currently trying to improve the culture and are really looking ahead. Your coworkers are usually really fun people trying to make work fun for others. Can be a great place to work if you can handle working weekends/holidays/overnights for most positions. The pay is good/great and the benefits are amazing! Generally, there are a wide range of positions to suit an array of personalities. If you don't like people/customer service, try to stay in the back of house/supporting roles. Keep in mind, smoking indoors is allowed and the gaming floor can be quite loud so know your limits and what you are willing to put up with.

I loved working with the community members and enjoyed the work I was hired for. Unfortunately this is a corporation rather than a reservation,  upper level management and supervisors are nepotinistic, disrespectful and block Tribal Council from knowing what really goes on. Speaking up and trying to improve things isn't acceptable and sovereignty can be used to get rid of you. For instance, how do you run a medical clinic with no degree, experience or medical background?? Questionable! 

A typical day in bingo started with selling bingo packages and individual cards, answering questions about bingo, and getting new players set up.  I learned how to work with a variety of people (age, ethnicity, and ability) and how to time manage when responsible for groups of people.  On the floor we had to work as a team.  Each person was assigned a section that they were responsible for but we worked as a team to make sure that all guest's needs were met.  The most enjoyable part of the job was working with so many different kinds of people, both team members and guests.

Workplace Culture varies. Some nights are slower than others. I work most weekends and usually is very busy. Some guests are rude and disrespectful to employees, but that's something that you can't control. The staff is friendly and helpful. The pay is good for the benefits you receive, however, some of the hours especially at night can be quite long. Sometimes the restaurant is overstaffed and they have to send some home to keep labor down. Management is fresh, with some new managers in their positions.

The Management are cult-like in their dealings with the staff. They use threats, intimidation, and withholding to control the staff. They have private meetings that don’t include you, and write false reports for your file. The cage environment is toxic and the turnover is very high. I do not recommend working for the SMSC.  
Though the SMSC make billions, they behave as if they’re broke-no bonuses, poor wages. 


Secured money drops, patrolled the gambling floor while on duty, assisted guests with their questions and concerns. I learned to always remain alert and focused. The management was great. They made me feel right at home. My coworker were cool and they treated me with respect. The hardest part of the job was being in an environment were they allowed guests to smoke. I got paid weekly.

When I first started working, I was excited to show up. I thought managers were great and I knew what they were doing, and they actually cared about their employees fast-forward two weeks. There was days where you would have to work overtime, which I never had a problem with, but if you were behind, they would make you stay there was no work life balance, highly disrespectful, supervisors, terrible management, and zero common sense

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Laundry attendant 2 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Cleaner 3 salaries reported	$18.33 per hour
Cook 1 salary reported	$21.50 per hour
Casino dealer 8 salaries reported	$15.64 per hour
Sous chef 1 salary reported	$74,000 per year

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