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10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships

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👁️ 205K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 19:45
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have been working on ships for four years and as much as I love my job there are definitely some things that I wish I had known before starting

you are about to embark on a rollercoaster of emotions and what I mean when I say that is in a 24-hour period you can go from feeling as high as a kite to as low as you've ever been

working on cruise ships is gonna change you for a better but yet you are definitely going to see some changes in your personality

you will get your heart broken you will and whether that is the conventional way buy a girlfriend or a boyfriend or you know an in conventional way by a friend it will happen

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Be aware of officers and their intentions
✓Prepare for emotional rollercoasters due to constant change
✓Separate work and personal life boundaries
✓Get a SIM card for better internet in port
✓Don't buy food for your cabin to avoid weight gain

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Saving money — Don't expect to save enough to buy a house after first contract; budget for internet, nights out, and food in port
Weight gain — Portion control in mess; avoid buying snacks for cabin
Heartbreak from relationships — Relationships and friendships grow fast but end when contracts finish; it's worth it despite the pain

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before working on a cruise ship?
QHow does working on a cruise ship affect emotions?
QHow can I manage work-life balance on a cruise ship?

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Hey sailors Today we go through 10 things I wish I had known before starting my cruise ship career. It has taken me about four years and many mistakes to learn all the things I share with you today. Some of them you won’t be surprised by, but most of them are things YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW and won’t be expecting. Hopefully, by knowing this information you will be better prepared for life on a cruise ship and won’t have to learn the hard way as I did. MORE VIDEOS How to separate your professional life and your personal life. https://youtu.be/ep8qRnMtpOM How to save money when working on a ship. https://youtu.be/Ib65togxPa4 What is The Mess like on a cruise ship? https://youtu.be/xtbSUaiKbns FOLLOW Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ MUSIC The music in my videos is from Thematic, a royalty-free music sharing site. Music by MYSM - Smooth Talkin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=8D7AC000 Thank you for watching