Also MSC here. All the CIVMARs see the writing on the wall with headlines like these. When I tell other people in the industry what I’m paid and that I work 4 months on/2 months off, they are shocked. I hear stories about 5 ABs all quitting at once because they are overdue and got job offers. Not only that, but other companies are hungry for semi-experienced CIVMARs with a clean record and any kind of certificate or license, and they are willing to pay more and give more time off.
Dealing with the “pool” is very frustrating. Dealing with travel orders and travel claims is very frustrating. Trying to get back pay is frustrating. It’s like pulling teeth to get the most basic information about when and where you’re going and when you’ll be back. People are fed up, especially after the pandemic.