I FAILED MY MEDICAL! This is how I fixed it so I could work on CRUISE SHIPS.

Name: I FAILED MY MEDICAL! This is how I fixed it so I could work on CRUISE SHIPS.
Uploaded: 2022-01-12T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 10 min 4 s
Channel: Cruising As Crew

Cruising As Crew

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👁️ 27K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 10:04

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i failed my medical but i'm still able to work on ships and in this video, i explain how i made it work

i lost my i was devastated because i've had medicals before and i pass them

the relief that i felt was i i it was i was so happy i think i actually hugged him

if you get your medical results back and they say that you've failed please do not twist yourself in a knot

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓If you fail your medical, focus on improving the specific issue (e.g., iron levels) and show progress to the doctor.

✓Get a letter from your doctor explaining any existing medical conditions before applying for cruise ship jobs.

✓Consult your doctor even if you're relatively healthy to get a second opinion on working on cruise ships.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Failing the medical and not being able to work on cruise ships — Don't panic; if the issue is improvable, show progress and you'll likely be allowed to work.

Existing medical conditions (e.g., heart condition, diabetes) affecting eligibility — Get a letter from your doctor before applying to confirm you're fit to work on cruise ships.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens if you fail your cruise ship medical?

QCan you still work on cruise ships after failing a medical?

QHow can you improve your chances of passing after failing a medical?

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Hey sailors, When going to get your cruise ship medical it is normal to be worried about failing it because without this document you will not be able to work on cruise ships. I failed my medical but I'm still able to work on ships and in this video, I explain how I made it work. MUSIC Subscription to epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT 10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships https://youtu.be/P4B08SzJW_M The 10 stages of your cruise ship contract https://youtu.be/v2vW9Fm-mHw 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/ Thank you for watching