3 pros and 3 cons of working on a cruise ship

Cruising As Crew

Cruising As Crew

👁️ 5K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 21:14

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've lived on the ship for 10 years

working on a cruise ship is the best thing I've ever done

the friends that you make I mean it is priceless

you wake up in a different port almost every single day

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Make contracts shorter, ideally four to six months

✓Take proper care of yourself and get enough sleep

✓Be flexible with your schedule and work when needed

✓Build friendships and keep in contact

✓Explore ports and learn from different cultures

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being away from home for a long time — You get used to it, and it's not as bad as it seems

Never fully switching off from work — It's something you get used to, and you need to rest properly

Saying goodbye to friends — It gets easier over time, and you can keep in contact

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of working on a cruise ship?

QIs working on a cruise ship a good experience?

QWhat should you expect when working on a cruise ship?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey Sailors, Like any job, working on a cruise ship has its pros and cons. In this video, I go through my top 3 pros and top 3 cons of working on a cruise ship. This video will be a great watch if you are thinking of working on a cruise ship or even if you are just curious. The 3 cons that I give, are not to discourage you from working on a cruise ship, but just to help prepare you for when you do start your new job onboard. 🚢 WANT TO WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sail For Success is the step-by-step course that helps you apply, stand out and get hired. - Join the course: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/course/#next-step - Free masterclass: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/free-training/ AMAZON ---------------- UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/cruisingascrew?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4H6JEPED11QY9EN51B1D USA https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingascrew?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_K0ZM4SJA0VRQPH7168AE