How I Passed a Cruise Ship Medical After Being Told I’d Failed
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The medical isn't designed to catch you out.
They want you to pass this medical just as much as you want to pass this medical.
Failing your medical is not a judgment on your worth or your capability.
If you fail your medical, it's not the be all and end all.
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