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After Covid-19 is this the right time to apply for your cruise ship job?

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πŸ‘οΈ 1K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 6:23
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you apply now you're probably looking at joining a ship in june at the earliest

don't quit your day job until you have got a flight to the ship

i want you to go on a cruise ship expecting the unexpected

my final verdict is yes you can apply for your cruise ship job now but just don't quit your day job yet

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't quit your day job until you have a flight to the ship
βœ“Be transparent with your current employer about the application process
βœ“Have a backup plan if you get sent home due to a pandemic or other issues
βœ“Expect a lengthy application and onboarding process
βœ“Apply now but be prepared for a wait

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Lengthy application and onboarding process β€” Be prepared for a wait and don't quit your day job yet
Financial instability if sent home β€” Have a backup plan, like staying with parents or friends
Uncertainty about when you'll actually get on board β€” Expect delays and be transparent with your employer

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you apply for cruise ships now after Covid-19?
QWhat should you expect if you apply for a cruise ship job now?
QIs it the right time to start a cruise ship career?

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Hey sailors, I know we are all excited to travel, have an adventure, and start a new chapter in our life after being cooped up inside for so long. That is who you might be considering starting your cruise ship career sooner rather than later. In this video, we are going through the pros and cons of applying for cruise ships now, whether you should or not and what you should expect if you do apply. I hope this video helps you out and aids your decision. MUSIC The music in my videos is from Thematic, a royalty-free music sharing site. Music by MYSM - Look At Those Clouds - https://thmatc.co/?l=128E3FE1 WATCH NEXT How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M The 10 stages of your cruise ship contract https://youtu.be/v2vW9Fm-mHw What to do if you get on a cruise ship and hate it https://youtu.be/bjnTH-_0a5o 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