Things Cruise Ship Crew Wish They Knew Before Their First Contract
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You will hate it and you will love it and then you'll hate it again and then you'll love it again and then when you leave you'll wish you were back again.
If you are interested even remotely in the slightest, audition and if you get offered a contract, take it.
It is the best thing you will ever do. And I promise you, all of the negatives we've spoke about today and all of the negatives you hear about cruise ships, they're just completely outweighed by the positive.
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Hey sailors, Thousands of people start working on cruise ships every year — and many of them say the same thing once they get on board: “I wish I’d known this sooner.” In this video, I’m reacting to real TikTok videos from current and former cruise ship crew who share what they *wish they knew* before starting their first contract. We talk honestly about: – What cruise ship life is actually like day-to-day – Long hours, small cabins, thin walls & shared living – Saving money vs. burnout – Internet, communication & homesickness – Why cruise ship work can be both incredible and overwhelming – And why, despite all of that… many crew would still do it again This isn’t meant to scare you — it’s meant to prepare you. If you’re thinking about working on a cruise ship, waiting for your first contract, or you’re just curious about what life at sea is really like, this video will give you a realistic, balanced look at the good, the bad, and everything in between. 💬 If you’ve worked on a cruise ship, what do YOU wish you knew before your first contract? 👇 Let me know in the comments. WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M 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