# In need of advice. New seafarer

**URL:** <https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/in-need-of-advice-new-seafarer/68642>\
**Category:** Maritime Employment\
**Created:** [February 28, 2024, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/in-need-of-advice-new-seafarer/68642 "2024-02-28T05:06:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Ishmael93](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7ab992/32.png) [@Ishmael93](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Ishmael93)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/in-need-of-advice-new-seafarer/68642/1 "2024-02-28T05:06:06Z")

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I was told to post on here and ask. Im an OS(BT,vpdsd,security awarness) recently got my credentials and I cant find any companies hiring entry level. Its really heart breaking ive applied to and called alot of companies with no luck. I was really excited to get in started in the industry but this is heartbreaking.

Any advice on what to do from here?

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**Author:** ![Lee\_Shore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Lee\_Shore](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lee_Shore)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/in-need-of-advice-new-seafarer/68642/2 "2024-02-28T09:08:37Z")

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MSC if you’re single and/or desperate

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**Author:** ![dry\_fly](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/dry_fly/32/6570_2.png) [@dry\_fly](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dry_fly)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/in-need-of-advice-new-seafarer/68642/3 "2024-02-28T09:43:44Z")

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Call the Lake companies; things will start up here soon and everyone is looking. Also, don’t expect to get a job in the Gulf without showing up in person…pack a bag and be ready to go to work after the P.E. and paperwork is complete. Drive and knock, drive and knock.

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**Author:** ![CoastalTrader](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/coastaltrader/32/71776_2.png) [@CoastalTrader](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CoastalTrader)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/in-need-of-advice-new-seafarer/68642/4 "2024-02-28T09:45:13Z")

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Oilfield in Louisiana. At a minimum you could find a Deckhand job on a 100 ton boat (crew, utility, mini-supply)

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**Author:** ![DavidMT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DavidMT](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/DavidMT)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/in-need-of-advice-new-seafarer/68642/5 "2024-02-28T12:50:44Z")

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Try the SUP

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**Author:** ![tugsailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9adbd/32.png) [@tugsailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/tugsailor)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/in-need-of-advice-new-seafarer/68642/6 "2024-02-28T17:32:42Z")

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Where are you located? What kind of work are you looking for? Pay expectations?

How long are you willing to go for: 14 days. 30 days, 90 days?

Can you cook for 5 guys?

How old? What is your previous work experience? Education?