As a group, Mariners, maybe except AB’s that
in many cases or making good money or acceptable money for the position in this day and time, but not always, should put the foot down, organize whatever, shut some vessels down because of a lack of crew, I got in this business to be well paid for the sacrifice of being away, now compare current wages to that of a plumber, hvac or many other trades where a guy works for themselves, than you can see how GD far these jobs have receded
in The grand scheme of pay, LOOK at the hours worked a hitch, much less babysit hours
Or awakened hours, I don’t feel sorry for any of the short crewed fleets, should of seen this coming, a few top tier companies try and retcruit, retain, educate & invest in crews and I tip my hat, shame on the rest, Somebody told me once we are a lot like pidgeons , whoever throws the most crumbs is where we go.
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