r/MoreShitComing

I’m waiting on a drug test and a NEO date with MSC, and it’s almost been a year since I got the job offer. I’ve been in contact with CIVMAR support, and they assured me that I’ll get a NEO date eventually, but they have no idea when.

Meanwhile, my day job doesn’t pay a living wage and I really want to get started in the merchant marine. I’ve been reaching out to different companies, who aren’t really hiring for entry level, but some of them told me if I get my STCW and Able Seaman training, that it would give me more options.

I’m looking for some advice, because I know that MSC provides all that training once you get in, but I don’t know how much longer it’s going to take. I could probably save up enough money to do those classes in a couple months, then apply for other jobs in the meantime. But would it really be worth it?

With my luck, I’d probably finish the classes and then immediately get a NEO date, lol. But then again, what if I don’t? Like what if it takes another year and I’m still just waiting? Would appreciate any insight from people with more experience. Thanks.

So I get my seatime in July, and currently getting all the training and endorsements done this month, would msc expedite my upgrade for the position or will it take a long time to upgrade? I know the nmc is currently backed up.

A bit of background about me: I work for a small city in on the West Coast. I’m maxed out at about $65k a year, for the next 10+ years (plus inflation). I’ve tried to advance but it gets political to get into management and a lot of these people have known each other since elementary school. I’ve tried to get other government work and there isn’t much in the way of federal work (outside of a prison) and I make more than state workers in similar positions. I tried to become a commercial pilot but was barred due to previously taking medication (have been off of it for years) and being a little to honest about my mental health. My job is „ok” but I do miss the adventure and I’ve sacrificed a bit for my family. We were single income for a while when my wife was getting work certificates allowing her to get a really great she loves. I’ve got 400 days of sea service on my TOSS. I’m a Coast Guard vet and have no problems going out to sea. I spent my four years underway on large cutters doing 3+ month stints underway. I miss the travel and the work. I’ve already submitted my application as an OS and done my background and medical. I’m waiting for my drug test and a NEO date. My plan is to go in as an OS and make AB within a year or so. Would it be worth it to sail for a few years to stash a good chunk of money away? Am I stupid for trying to work for MSC? I’m married with kids and my wife and kids are ok with me trying something that I think would Any constructive input would be appreciated.

Edit: forgot to mention I have the possibility of establishing residency in Nevada if I start with MSC and skipping the almost 10% in state income tax.

how long did it take for them to review all your medical information, it’s been about 3 weeks so far and i just called and they said give them another week . i’ve finished everything so far .

Maybe an odd question, but I’m hoping someone here might have some info.

If I’m already a federal employee, are there any options to help expedite the hiring process?

Anyone who applied to RET 2 position in the last 4 months get a NEO date yet?

Hey all, I'm currently with AMO however due to internal issues with the union and how it's looking to go downhill, I'm looking at switching to MSC for job security.

I've been in talks with a recruiter, and just wanted it fact checked. He's giving me the same numbers that the CIVMAR website is giving: 184k a year, 4 months on, 2 months off. And being a recruiter, of course he's saying that 2 months off is guaranteed now, and that it's very rare to be overdue unless you're a rescue swimmer. He's also saying I could get directly hired into 2/M, instead of starting at 3rd.

What are the actual income numbers I'd be looking at and is the 4on/2off rotation actually happening? Is there also a chance to be hired in as a Cargo 2nd, and not the Navigation 2nd? Last time I talked to anyone from MSC, I was a cadet and my 3rd and 2nd mates had been on board for over 8 months.

I know pay is entirely based on the type of ship. I'd expect to be assigned to a T-AO or T-AKE, due to having a Tankerman PIC, and away from the lower paid ships like the Zeus because I don't have DP.

Hi I am looking to work at MSC and am looking at the deck route. If I get accepted as an OS, can I choose to be a watchstander from the get-go?