The Unexpected Rules of Getting Fired on a Cruise Ship

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Cruising As Crew

👁️ 10K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 7:17

What This Creator Said

½ Happy Bacon

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you're a bad employee it's actually really hard to get fired you have to mess up a lot before they will even consider firing you

if you go on a cruise ship for the first month to two months you need to work your absolute socks off you don't slack

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Work extremely hard during your first one to two months to establish a reputation as a hard worker.

✓Adhere strictly to alcohol limits as there is zero tolerance.

✓Follow all safety guidelines strictly as there is no warning process for safety violations.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to avoid being fired for minor mistakes — Understand that most performance issues follow a warning/disciplinary process, but safety and alcohol are immediate grounds for dismissal.

Making a good impression — Be a 'workhorse' during the first two months to build a reputation that carries you through the rest of your contract.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it easy to get fired on a cruise ship?

QWhat are the specific rules regarding alcohol and illness reporting for crew members?

QHow does the disciplinary process work for cruise ship employees?

Topics Covered

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