How much $$ do crew members spend each day working on cruise ships?
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The creator provides a breakdown of their daily personal expenditures while working as a solo guitarist on a cruise ship. They begin by clarifying expenses that are covered by their employment, specifically noting that their room is provided for free. The creator explains that the size of the cabin varies depending on the specific job role, noting that their current solo guitarist position provides a larger space than their previous role in a band. Additionally, the creator states that food costs are zero because they eat at the crew dining area every day to maximize savings. The primary daily expenses identified are soda and internet access. The creator purchases two sodas per day at a cost of $1.72. Internet access costs $12 per day for three hours of service at approximately one megabyte per second. The creator concludes that their total monthly expenditure for these specific items amounts to $411.
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here's how much money I spend every day as a crew member working on a cruise ship
it's completely free comes with a job and certain jobs get certain types of rooms
I eat down at the crews every single day and I could in theory go to other restaurants some board and spend money but ultimately I'm here to work and save as much as possible
I spend $411 per month for two sodas and 3 hours of Internet each day
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