At first I thought you were smokin‘ crack about the hiring but as I read on I see what you are saying.
An interesting viewpoint that applies right now when we introduce newer (non MSC) chiefs and captains to their responsibilities.
As for MSC - I walked in 1990 after my relief was promised and promised and promised and didn’t show up. Never looked back. I was quite dedicated and enjoyed the work, advancement, comradeship, adventure and money, but it definitely was not a gig for a married guy. Except for Pete …. good bless his soul. We all miss him.