Interview with Virgin Voyages Jordan The Balancer. Cruise Director Job On Cruise Ships

Cruising As Crew

Cruising As Crew

👁️ 7K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 23:03

What This Creator Said

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have a passion and a job and I'm working towards a career and I'm okay with that

The least favorite thing I think would be so much time away from family and loved ones

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pace yourself for longevity during long contracts.

✓Find ways to detach yourself from work and company decisions when off the clock.

✓Make sure to find time to recharge and hold yourself accountable to your land-based identity.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Work-life balance and burnout — Pace yourself, find downtime to recharge, and learn to detach from work even when living on the ship.

Missing family milestones — View the time apart as a way to appreciate family more deeply when you are home.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does a 'Balancer' do on Virgin Voyages?

QWhat are the transferable skills needed for cruise ship roles?

QHow do you manage the physical exhaustion of working on a ship?

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

QHow long are typical crew contracts?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Activities4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cinque Terre4½ Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

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