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10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships (part 2)

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👁️ 5K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 13:51
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the best relationship that you can have with your manager is an employee manager dynamic

if you let people take advantage of you people will take advantage of you

your first contract is going to hold a very special place in your heart try and document it as much as you can

i wish i had chosen comfort over looks

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Turn your phone to flight mode when at sea to avoid high charges
✓Maintain a clear manager-employee dynamic instead of trying to be friends
✓Make friends with people from different departments and countries
✓Read your contract thoroughly before signing
✓Get a local SIM and ensure your phone is unlocked for international use
✓Document your first contract with photos and videos

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling anxious about working far from home — Push yourself to make friends outside your department and country to enrich your experience
Being taken advantage of by managers — Read your contract thoroughly and know what you are and are not required to do
Struggling to document the experience — Take as many photos and videos as possible to capture memories

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before starting to work on cruise ships?
QHow can I avoid high phone bills while working at sea?
QWhat is the best way to manage relationships with managers on a cruise ship?
QHow can I make friends and avoid feeling like I never leave work?
QWhy is it important to read my contract before signing?

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Port Highlights

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Hey sailors, Today we have a part two of- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4B08SzJW_M&t=711s This video did so well that I thought we would make a second one. 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. 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 10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4B08SzJW_M&t=711s 10 things I hate about working on cruise ships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6IG1TKdA30 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