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The Unexpected Rules of Getting Fired on a Cruise Ship

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👁️ 10K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 7:17
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Creator's Key Takeaways

you can also get fired for reporting illness late so as we learned in 2020 illness can spread very fast around a cruise ship

if you are at any time found to not be following safety guidelines or breaking safety guidelines guess what you're going to be fired

it's really important to make that solid first impression so that the rest of your contract is easier

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Work extremely hard for the first month to establish a reputation as a hard worker
✓Report any illness symptoms immediately to the Medical Center
✓Stay below the 0.05% blood alcohol limit at all times
✓Follow all safety guidelines without exception

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of making a mistake and getting fired — Understand that there is a warning process; you typically need multiple warnings before termination
How to establish a good reputation — Work extremely hard for the first month to create a positive impression that lasts the entire contract

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it easy to get fired on a cruise ship?
QWhat are the strict rules that can lead to immediate termination?
QHow does the warning and disciplinary process work for cruise ship employees?

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