I thought it would be nice to start a thread where new and fabulous Millennial Seamen could have a safe place to talk about the challenges they might be facing in the rigorous work environment that is the Bayou.
First, congratulations on finding a job.
Good for you.
All those participation trophies are finally paying off!
However, you’ll find life aboard a vessel can be difficult.
You may face some of the following challenges listed below and I encourage you to post your own unique struggles here so other Millennial Mariners ( I hope that term doesn’t offend anyone ) can chime in and help by offering the emotional support that you’re entitled to.
Being asked to put your phone down and actually work. It’s much easier with 2 hands.
Not being allowed to bring your emotional support gerbil/hamster onboard the vessel.
Being forced to use plastic straws in the mess area.
No Oxygen Network offered in satellite dish plan.
Having to remove your Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez poster from the TV lounge (because it frightens people)
I’m sure there are many, many more.
I look forward to hearing from all of you… because you’re all special and unique and deserve a safe place.
That’s right, what if the captain can’t relieve his built up frustration by yelling at the third mate?
I mean has there ever been a worse crime then the new third mate on his first day not knowing the Master’s standing order # 34- section 23 - part 14 (e)? If that doesn’t deserve a red-faced spittle-flecked tirade what does? Or what if the C/M was to pull his nose out of old man’s asshole even a fraction of a millimeter for a fraction of second? Everyone is going to need a safe place if that was ever to happen.
Nobody needs more special handling than the captain, unless it’s the chief.
Theres 10secs of my life im not getting back by reading this. What an absolutely pointless post. Guess it wasn’t a surprise with a total post count of 3 from this user…