I flew at lakes for 6 years. Ok job, lots of time, quick upgrade. Bad pay (new contract might be coming soon), training contract (16 month $7500 i think). The best thing about lakes was the quick upgrade. I was there over sept 11th. otherwise I would have had a new job much sooner.
My advice, If you can get the job, do it. If its not for you go somewhere else after you get 1000 PIC. It wont take long.
Any airline I.D will get you a discount at the major ski resorts. Sometimes as much as 1/2 off. Also try it for hotels, car rentals, resorts etc.... never hurts to ask
Best of luck