Any predictions on where the industry is heading? Okay, maybe I could just settle for a few rumors then…lol… I’ve been working the phones this past week.Talking to as many companies that I can…Trying to get a feel for what quals they are looking for in a new guy,also wha…

CA, Not at all… I have found your posts to be very professional and offered as good advice… Trying to get out of a profession that I have spent 20 years investing in ,isn’t easy…I’m just trying to do dilligent research so that I don’t make too many mistakes in a new one…That’s why t…

This place is full of straight shooters, and I like that. There is some pretty high quality dry humor around here too, and I really like that.

Hello all, this is my first post… Been looking around for a while and I kind of like what I’ve seen so far so… I thought I’d sound in. The direction the industry is heading is not easily predicted, or I would …

Nice input ChEng…and nice to have you aboard with us!!!

The comment about showing up with your bags packed… Just what should one bring with them? Anyone have a list? I have never been out to sea and not sure what to bring… I assume you are either working, eating, or sleeping. I am all for a good laugh but I don’t want to show up looking too green. …

This’ll get you started: Buy Carhartts. Pants, shirts, socks, overalls, coveralls. 5 days worth that you’ll plan to get very dirty. You’ll be able to do laundry on the vessel. A couple pair of good work gloves. Ironclad is a good brand, they make a very good cold weather work glove that i…

…and a pair of your girlfriend’s panties in a ziplock.

…not, if you please, to be left on the galley table…

Bring some hand lotion or astroglide. Oh yeah and a hand towel.

Those will be the first things I pack… I buy in bulk. Any good “reading” material onboard? What time do we sail?

Crystal Ball

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some companies provide you with work essentials : steel toe boots, coveralls, PPE.

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