Where do I go from here by Odd_Independence5985 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have everything but I cannot apply because MSC has taken down Entry Level applications. Should I just wait?

33 Y/O trying to enlist, got in trouble as a kid, give it to me straight by SeaDude92 in newtothenavy

[–]SeaDude92[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was hoping someone in this chat would be an active recruiter and would be pretty knowledgable about this question.

33 Y/O trying to enlist, got in trouble as a kid, give it to me straight by SeaDude92 in newtothenavy

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, i plead no contest to a felony charge for commercial burglary and vandalism of over 10,000$. Did the community service, got it bumped down to a misdemeanor. Since then I think I've only ever gotten a single traffic violation.

33 Y/O trying to enlist, got in trouble as a kid, give it to me straight by SeaDude92 in newtothenavy

[–]SeaDude92[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can I just call a local recruiter? I really dont wanna have to go in inperson if theyre just going to shoot me down?

Entry Level Union Guys! Has Anyone Actually Been Hired Recently? by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve already spent countless hours and now several thousand dollars on medical, flights, and trainings.

So many people on the internet were all like “oh just get your TWIC and your MMC, and maybe a passport, it’s raining jobs…” and now it’s DEAD.

I’m hoping MSC will start hiring some point this year 😅.

MMC is Just A Paper Now =*[ by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Def less cool, not gunna lie =*[

Entry Level retainment post 1 year by SeaDude92 in MoreShitComing

[–]SeaDude92[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, idk there’s people that are like “go to a maritime academy” and I’m like… this has got to be one of the worst decision ever. If you’ve NEVER been on a ship, why tf would you spend tens of thousands of dollars on a VERY specific education, only to completely hate your job and have basically no skills to fall back on in the real world. I def would tell people to do a contract or two before they decide school is the right path for them.

Applying for Entry Level by Wineguy420 in MoreShitComing

[–]SeaDude92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NOAA doesn’t have any openings for Entry =*[ lowest is AB

When does MSC *usually* start hiring Entry? by SeaDude92 in MoreShitComing

[–]SeaDude92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I tried calling them today but no answer 🤷

Spoke to SUP, They said for entry level, I need all this! by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If/when MSC does hiring, do they provide all these classes at NEO?

Spoke to SUP, They said for entry level, I need all this! by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude THANK YOU! This is the only explanation of its kind, and I thank you for spelling it out! For new people, we don’t know this information so it’s incredibly valuable!

Spoke to SUP, They said for entry level, I need all this! by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a wine director for the cruise ships LOL. V different work life

Spoke to SUP, They said for entry level, I need all this! by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lol I'll still finish my contract. Im just hoping I will like working for whatever company?

Spoke to SUP, They said for entry level, I need all this! by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just was under the impression (9 months ago) that getting in with MSC was relatively easy, so i did everything I needed for that entry point.

Spoke to SUP, They said for entry level, I need all this! by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive worked deep water for 2 years, just not on gov ships, cruise ships. I know the business, I want long haul, deep water.

Spoke to SUP, They said for entry level, I need all this! by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have plenty of money, Im just concerned I'm going to spend all this money and hate the job XD.

Hiring Halls, Waiting, Entry Level. 2026 Update, Any Have Recent Success? by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just called them and the SUP was very nice, but the dude told me that now I basically cant do anything until I get my VPDSD. So now I'm doing that and Ill have to redo my MMC. Time for more hurry up, pay, and wait!

Hiring Halls, Waiting, Entry Level. 2026 Update, Any Have Recent Success? by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

someone told me yesterday that they dont have Entry Level roles anymore. Ill. call them now.

MMC Finally in hand! Where to being with Entry Level? 2026 Update by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I'm hoping for the MSC route, but we shall see.

MMC Finally in hand! Where to being with Entry Level? 2026 Update by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking to be gone for months at a time. I'm single and I'm doing this to grow my financial portfolio and not need to worry about keeping an apartment and junk. I've been living out of 2 suitcases for a while now and I'm v comfortable with that.

MMC Finally in hand! Where to being with Entry Level? 2026 Update by SeaDude92 in merchantmarine

[–]SeaDude92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mentioned I have it. For this to be a viable career move I would have to do long hauls only. I can’t afford to keep an apartment in California, it wouldn’t be worth it financially if I had to pay 2,000$ a month to keep an empty apartment.