u/TexasChucky

I just recently (2 weeks ago) started as a dishwasher for a local restraunt. It's simple work and I don't mind it but I really would rather be doing it seasonally so I can travel. Im 54M with little attachment so traveling around sounds good to me.

I did commercial fishing 25 years ago and really enjoyed it. My age is making doing that again very very difficult.

I know dishwasher positions are a no experience required position. But experience will undoubtedly help. My question is how much experience should i gain before I start applying for seasonal positions.

Also, any recommendations of the best places to go or the ones to avoid? I will definitely need housing. From what ive seen on here Aramark and Xanterra seem to be the worst. Does anyone know what pay range to expect? TIA.

Does anyone know about when the land plants start hiring for A season? I have processing experience. I had been trying to get back on a factory trawler but have met a bit of resistance. I think it's because I'm 54 now and my experience was in 1998 and 1999. I know the job. I know I can still do it. Problem is they don't seem to want to take the chance on an "old" man, lol. Hoping to have better luck at a land plant. I know I'm too late for B season so I'm going to try for A season. Any info or insight is appreciated. TIA!!

I have experience processing at sea. I have submitted 6 applications with zero response. I mean nothing! Radio silence. But they still post new openings. This is all with the company I have experience with. I always got good reviews, successfully completed my contracts, and left eligible for rehire. I don't even get a email saying they aren't able to move forward. Is this normal for companies now? Should I call the HR department and ask about my application? I've had friends tell me to NOT CALL. Any suggestions or insight is appreciated.

I just turned 54. I have experience processing. I successfully completed 2 contracts in 1998 and 1 in 1999. All 3 with high end of contract evaluations. I worked hard, learned everything I could and did my job, plus some.

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I stopped fishing because I had a young family that wanted me at home more.

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Now my kid is grown, I'm single and have no attachments.

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I loved working the boats. I want to go back. I have applied multiple times with no apparent interest. The one communication I did have with a recruiter they told me the boat was full just after posting they need processors for mid season rotation. That interaction was by DM.

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Are they passing me up because of my age? I know I'm not 27 anymore but I know im capable of doing the work. Any thoughts would be appreciated.