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Pros & Cons of working and living onboard a CRUISE SHIP

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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

You never switch off so if you have a job on land once you leave the office and you go home that's it you're done for the day

The internet is going to be trash no matter what cruise line you're on if you go on Virgin and you get free internet that is a huge plus

I would never have met those people if I hadn't worked on cruise ships so it absolutely widens your horizons

It is easier to save when you're on a cruise ship because you don't have a commute to work you don't have to pay rent

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Have good communication with your roommate to request personal space.
✓View the job as a way to improve social skills and become more worldly.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Lack of privacy/personal space — Have good communication with your roommate so you can request time to yourself.
Missing important life events at home — Accept that contracts are long (5-9 months) and you will miss things, but try not to make decisions based on the fear of missing out.
Being alone/loneliness — Learn to rely on yourself and self-soothe; it becomes a gift of independence.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of working on a cruise ship?
QIs it hard to save money while working on a ship?
QHow does working on a ship affect your personal life and social skills?

Topics Covered

Wifi Connectivity3 Sad BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2 Sad BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

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Hey sailors, As you can see by the title, today we are going through the pros and cons of working and living onboard a cruise ship. If you have any questions or you can think of pros and cons that I didn't mention, feel free to write them in the comments below. Thanks for watching! xx 🚢 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 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/ Thank you for watching