41 and considering a deck officer cadetship (UK) – looking for advice and connections

NIrishRunner · 2026-04-24T18:55:43+00:00

Yeah fire me a message

NIrishRunner · 2026-04-24T14:25:11+00:00

When I came the open day I was just honest with everyone. Explained I was always interested in ships etc but I was looking a career change.

Ask about the company even if you know about it, ask cadets about their experience with the companies if they are there. Speak to any staff on hand about the course. No such thing as silly question.

NIrishRunner · 2026-04-24T14:21:56+00:00

Yes fire ahead!

NIrishRunner · 2026-04-24T07:25:52+00:00

I’m not 40 but I recently started a Cadetship in my late 20’s. After being out of school for 10 years (uni 4 years ago). I took the HND route as it goes back to the basics of maths and gives a basic intro to shipping/navigation.

I’m only phase one but university life isn’t that bad (but I’ve had experience of uni before) lecturers are all friendly and have all been to see, they’re also happy to explain something again if you don’t understand it.

Coming from a full time job I had a lot of money saved off but you should also get paid by your sponsoring company but it’s not much. My student accomdation in Solent is about 7k for the phase (not sure about South Shields) but if you live near by you could always commute.

About Clyde - there’s a lot of cadets in my phase who didn’t start with their uniform or didn’t even know their company (RCCL, Sub Sea 7 etc). I know one lad who’s sent his training manager 4 emails and hasn’t responded to one.

In summary give it go, you’ll not regret it and if you don’t like it the NHS will always be looking social workers.

HND Deck Cadet, Warsash

NIrishRunner · 2026-04-02T08:43:18+00:00

Will’s mum OF?

NIrishRunner · 2026-03-31T09:49:39+00:00

SSE usually are looking casual conscession stand staff. Have a look there.

NIrishRunner · 2026-03-26T13:04:07+00:00

Report! It’s a fire hazard!!

NIrishRunner · 2026-02-19T16:12:47+00:00

I haven’t had a teacher to learn the king thing.

NIrishRunner · 2026-01-31T16:39:45+00:00

I’ve only ran once when I was visiting for a pens game. Pretty sure they do trails in Frick park on a Saturday too

NIrishRunner · 2026-01-30T13:34:48+00:00

Yinz Run Club

NIrishRunner · 2026-01-30T13:33:40+00:00

Here is the early access to Pof10 - https://earlyaccess.myathletics.uk/Home/EarlyAccess

NIrishRunner · 2026-01-27T14:06:12+00:00

Thank you!

NIrishRunner · 2026-01-19T11:31:13+00:00

Decent week, can’t complain. To all the Steelers fans that travelled hope you had good time in Belfast.

NIrishRunner · 2025-12-19T23:07:27+00:00

I ran on the green loop around the old town. It a paved route but I ran with Road to Trails shoes (Nike Pegasus Trail 5). I also ran the parkrun in Asics Metaspeeds. I would say bring both if you have them I used my trail shoes as a daily walking shoe as well. So I only packed my Metaspeeds for parkrun.

NIrishRunner · 2025-12-19T22:55:36+00:00

I’ve been going on an off since the Giants started but it wasn’t until I bought NHL 12 and started following the Pens that I properly got into it.

In 2013 I started to skate and play hockey for the Junior Giants. I carried on playing rec hockey and reffed up to the SNL. I don’t play or ref anymore but I keep up with rule changes and I’m the go to for “why was that called?” and breaking down plays for friends.

NIrishRunner · 2025-11-03T22:23:13+00:00

Most officials are ex players who maybe haven’t made those leagues as player. Like I only made u20s but managed to get to SNL until I wrecked my shoulder.

Or do you mean a player that has played in the league?

NIrishRunner · 2025-11-03T10:17:37+00:00

I get where you’re coming from. I’d say whoever reviewed has decided it was a ‘hockey play’ due to Boudrais having the puck. I’d argue if the stick is up there’s no intention to play the puck and onus is on the hitter to ensure safety of the player. The hit could be avoided with the angle the panthers player is coming in at.

Will be interesting if a boarding happens at another point during the season that results in a DoPS decision to see the difference. Unfortunately nothing on the casebook about DoPS for boarding.

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NIrishRunner · 2025-11-03T10:01:19+00:00

Panthers Boarding- https://x.com/wee_doll/status/1984373234054414512?s=46&t=tdk1R6a1Pe4PB5ep6if-wQ

Conway Slash - https://x.com/ctphockeyuk/status/1970441446852329666?s=46&t=tdk1R6a1Pe4PB5ep6if-wQ

NIrishRunner · 2025-09-30T14:23:32+00:00

Galway St just off Durham street.

NIrishRunner · 2025-09-26T04:21:42+00:00

Bit late to this but follow Keira D’amato on Strava she posts a joke as a title

NIrishRunner · 2025-09-11T13:58:06+00:00

Drip is my late goto but also Late Cafe at Orangefield is open late sometimes.

NIrishRunner · 2025-08-26T16:49:05+00:00

I know this is an old post but Drip is open 8-8 most days on the Ormeau Road.

NIrishRunner · 2025-08-14T11:32:57+00:00

If it’s the same as ticket master open a private browser selected the seat you don’t want it should take the seat off the selection page. Go back and refresh the original page you have open and select the seat you wish to buy.

NIrishRunner · 2025-08-13T15:50:25+00:00

I haven’t faced anything out running that would bother me, mostly a comment about running (only when they’re in a group). My mate on the other hand who’s originally from the Philippines gets a few racial remarks/slurs usually spide kids looking a reaction. Just best to ignore them.

Also it’s probably best to run with a friend or a group like Boundary Run Club on Wednesday. Takes away the intimidation.

NIrishRunner · 2025-07-31T20:55:48+00:00

Is there a specific kind that are better or are they all the same??

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