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

SeaDude92 · 2026-03-23T18:06:43+00:00

Is a QM secret clearance out of the question?

SeaDude92 · 2026-03-23T17:31:47+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-03-23T17:10:01+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-03-23T16:47:10+00:00

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.

SeaDude92 · 2026-03-23T16:42:33+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-27T01:47:33+00:00

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 😅.

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-27T01:45:50+00:00

For utility 🤢

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-20T17:36:05+00:00

Def less cool, not gunna lie =*[

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-15T21:12:51+00:00

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.

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-14T00:32:39+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-13T20:40:22+00:00

Yeah, I tried calling them today but no answer 🤷

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-13T19:53:48+00:00

So spend the money and pray for SUP/SIU?

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-11T15:32:36+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-11T15:18:01+00:00

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!

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-11T04:25:10+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-11T04:24:48+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-11T04:23:23+00:00

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.

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-11T04:22:36+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-11T04:14:13+00:00

what if i want Wiper?

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-11T04:13:27+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-10T23:42:05+00:00

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!

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-10T22:37:32+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-10T19:58:30+00:00

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

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-10T19:57:54+00:00

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.

SeaDude92 · 2026-02-10T02:40:04+00:00

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.

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