Things Cruise Ship Crew Wish They Knew Before Their First Contract
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You will have so much more confidence when traveling around the world. You can truly speak to anyone and it's just the most amazing and unreal experience ever.
If you have even a slight desire to work on cruise ships, you have to do it. It is the best thing you will ever do.
All of the negatives we've spoke about today and all of the negatives you hear about cruise ships, they're just completely outweighed by the positive.
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🚢 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/ Hey sailors, Thousands of people start working on cruise ships every year — and many of them say the same thing once they get on board: “I wish I’d known this sooner.” In this video, I’m reacting to real TikTok videos from current and former cruise ship crew who share what they *wish they knew* before starting their first contract. We talk honestly about: – What cruise ship life is actually like day-to-day – Long hours, small cabins, thin walls & shared living – Saving money vs. burnout – Internet, communication & homesickness – Why cruise ship work can be both incredible and overwhelming – And why, despite all of that… many crew would still do it again This isn’t meant to scare you — it’s meant to prepare you. If you’re thinking about working on a cruise ship, waiting for your first contract, or you’re just curious about what life at sea is really like, this video will give you a realistic, balanced look at the good, the bad, and everything in between. 💬 If you’ve worked on a cruise ship, what do YOU wish you knew before your first contract? 👇 Let me know in the comments. 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/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Thank you for watching