Thanks Captain Fran:) Having a good attitude, applying like CRAZY and being persistent help a lot. That said- I’ve still only worked 5 months out of the last 18:eek: It’s rough out there.
mleners- you’re 19? I would HIGHLY recommend one of the following. Each has pluses and minuses though.
1-Mercy Ships or a similar outfit. See their post above. It’s not for everyone- but you’d get seatime, experience, and the ability to help people:) Downside- no pay/ have to pay expenses. My mom probably would have paid to get rid of me when I was 19- so there’s a possible source of “funding”
2- Navy or Coast Guard- enough said.
3- MSC Supply utility- see the world- lots of seatime- better pay than Navy- you will be gone a LOT though…
4- While all of the above are good options- the one I wish I knew about when I was 19? JOB CORPS
look at www. tonguepoint.jobcorps.gov
Benefits-
free airfare to get there and back (no joke)
Free housing
Free food
Gym, TV, etc
FREE BST!
Great location- Ever see the movie "The Goonies"
Some money- they actually pay you to study- not much though
You already have an mmd and twic- so they will love you- I would be ALL OVER this if I were you!!
Best part- you come out with an AB or Qmed- and they help you get a job.
I need to put a post in the employment area about this- it’s ONLY good if you’re under 25.
If you’re serious-Call them AND email them- NOW! My little brother was in job corps- they bent over backwards to help them.
Good luck-Anthony