I work on a yacht, and it is just like a company. It all depends on who you work for. Some owners are a pain, others treat you like family. I’ve been on the current boat for 5 years. I don’t live on the boat, I treat the boat like a regular job. I have been fortunate enough to be treated like family, and I’m the only crew. I make great money. One of the drawbacks is of course job security. You don’t always know there will be a job in the future…but what else is new.