Currently studying accounting and am just exhausted with how meaningless the corporate work is and how competitive the job market is and will be. I am attracted to the lifestyle of having gaps in work schedule. Thinking of doing marine transportation at a maritime academy.
If only all mariners realized how valuable their work is. The WSF MEBA employees haven’t yet gotten the pay raise they deserve but they got everything they were asking the governor of WA for. A single wildcat sick-out was beyond powerful.
Hello everyone, I’m not sure if my idea is reasonable or even possible but I thought I’d start here as I’m not sure who to even ask. I am 29 years old with a wife and 2 children. My work experience and education are a bit scattered as a I have a bachelors degree in International Affairs but I joined the fire department after college and have been full-time firefighting for the past 6 years. I have realized I have a passion for boats, being on the water and the maritime industry in general. I have also been thinking of leaving the fire service for something that pays better for awhile.
My question is, is there any possible way I could break into a maritime career with my background? I live 4.5 hours from the nearest coast, although there are some large lakes near where I live. I would be willing to back to school if necessary or some form of technical training. What would my options be and what are some career paths you would recommend looking into? Thanks in advance.
Hi! I'm writing this previous to my application at Cal poly maritime. What are the requirements for an upper division transfer and how will my mental health past affect my application? I'm looking to major in Marine transportation. I understand that there is a lot of paperwork that needs to happen with my past. For a little background, I chose this profession as it will be extremely hard to get into the military with my past, and this was the absolute closest thing to the navy. When I was 12 I was in a very bad state. I was in and out of mental hospitals almost constantly for that entire year. Some were for thoughts and somewhere for actual actions. This only happened in a one-year period when I was 12. I have scars on one arm and one leg that are pretty significant. For this, I was placed on an IEP+504.It was my decision recently to get off of my 504 and IEP. By the time I reach Cal poly it would have been at least a year and a half by the time I wouldn't have needed accommodations. I'm speaking with my psychiatrist soon to get me stated in my charts as "in remission" for these diagnoses (mdd, anxiety, and ADHD). I understand taking my California proficiency program exam won't be able to get me into freshman status. I'm looking to achieve the title of upper division transfer from a community college. I plan on achieving 60 credits in the next year and a half ( or sooner ) And applying then. What can I do to strengthen my application? I am currently in the CACC and got a pretty hefty score on my asvab ( over 75 ). The only reason the military won't take me is because of my mental health past. I don't take any prescriptions that go against uscg standards and would absolutely love to go to cal poly maritime. Any advice?
Another busy day yet coming with something fun.Two more new courses almost knock me down.
Morning I initiated my maneuvering course. 100%tragedy! I just can not understand how the K （gain constant）and T(time constant )effects the boat and how to use them to judge vessels' status and even theirs classification. need pay more effort and time to make it up on weekends.
Noon I sneak out as to seek food, after wandering 15mins foud a crowded restaurant beside a food market near a neighborhood. I had dry tossed noodles with spicy diced pork. Comparing the local flavor it was a little salty.(Shanghai local cuisine usually prefers sweet ) 6/10，not bad.
Afternoon It came to the funny part.when I backed to school at noon nip time so there's few students.And i saw old man smoking by window in the classroom while his another hand scrolling his phone and some silly Ai sound out in public.I swear it is Tiltok,just like my mother always attracted by those Ai made micro-drama. For now I can hardly understand why people at middle or elderly age can be so easily caught by those drama with illogical plot,poorly made voicing act and cheaply produced visual.
Back to topic,to give him a little.warning i took a short vedio to record his cool and lonely back and sent it to
Academic affairs group then waited for the consequence.
Without any question he is our meteorology teacher for rest of today's course.To my surprise,the man reeking of smoke had such a rare teaching style.He used zero coursebook，but taught some basics idea first then using the question from question bank to analyze and further expand the idea to exam point. It seems like test-oriented education model.but i do like practice once i learn something new.
However my short vedio do effect the whole lesson.When He passionately explained what he had written on the blackboard，the principal came and asked him for a five minute talk. A little bit guilty,cause i interrupted a fluent teaching process.
Thanks for your patience to read untill here,I have no mean to write such a long diary,but without consciousness to type too much. I will improve next time.
If you read about how much money seafarers are making just understand that that is not true at all ! I have worked in the merchant marine for years and it is fucking awful!There are very few jobs and even fewer good jobs! You will suffer enormously. I really hope the jones act gets repealed. Fuck this industry I fucking hate it! Worst decision of my life!
What is the typical daily income for an entry-level deckhand in the Great Lakes region of Ontario, Canada?
Hello there, where was reading this. I’m 20 years old. I currently have my twitch card in hand. My physical as well as a drug test completion. I am currently looking for work, but I don’t know what companies would hire an entry-level person with no experience. If you could drop comments down below, I would greatly appreciate it..
I looked at the MSC website and they’re claiming that the average Third Mate salary is $188k with a hefty sign on bonus. But when I click the link for the salary tables, it states that the base salary is in the $75k range.
What is the reality? If you’re working 6-8 months out of the year, what can you reasonably expect? I’m wondering if the pay gap is due mostly to tons of OT.
Does anyone know of anyone hiring for a qmed? Looking for equal time, fly in and out and Insurance. preferably on a research vessel of some kind and not a tugboat.
No simulators. No passing grades. Either navigate well or go hungry.
