u/mankafansa

Hi everyone,

​I recently moved to Everett and I've been trying to explore jobs at the Port.

I really love the maritime industry and getting a job there would honestly be a dream come true.

​Right now, I have a career in software engineering, but I'm not very happy doing it. I'm completely open to making a career change just to do something I actually love.

​I've been checking their website and LinkedIn, but I haven't gotten any responses and rarely see active listings. It feels like there are no jobs available, which is confusing because I read a stat saying they have 40,000 jobs. (Though I'm starting to wonder if that means jobs supported by the port in the region, rather than direct hires?)

​What am I doing wrong? Does anyone here work for the Port or know the best way to get a foot in the door? Any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!

​I don't usually post on Reddit and I'm very introverted, so please don't make me regret sharing this.

​I used to take a puff of weed every time before having a cigarette. I smoke about 10 cigarettes a day, so you can do the math. Sometimes it was more, sometimes less, but I haven't skipped a single day in the last 4 years.

​Recently, I got really sick with a sinus infection and I haven't had weed or cigarettes for about two weeks now. (Not going to lie, I tried a cigarette but couldn't handle it). I said to myself, 'This is my chance to quit once and for all.'

​Do you think I'm lying to myself and I'll go right back to it once I'm feeling better? Or have any of you successfully quit through a similar situation?

​Thanks.