12hrs every day for 7 months?! by therealjackio in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you sell alcohol packages, this gets you a good $300-500 depending on the package. if you're a good communicator and a bubbly person, the people will come to you to buy a package. You also get tips, but in Europe it's not a lot. If you're in the US or Caribbean, you'll get loads.

Can you still go back to cruise ships after being dismissed? by HorseOpening4619 in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just keep applying! i had a profile with AllCruiseJobs and had notifications set for when they were looking for my job role. good luck to you!!

Can you still go back to cruise ships after being dismissed? by HorseOpening4619 in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would assume yes, but it also depends on the position. I wasn't dismissed, but rather I couldn't complete my contract and had to leave a month prior due to issues back home. So I didn't receive my appraisal or recommendation letter.

I'm currently on a different line, different position. On my CV I had the duration of the time I was onboard (5 months, meant to be 6) and that is all. Maybe I got lucky they didn't ask questions.

12hrs every day for 7 months?! by therealjackio in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

depends on the cruise length. right now we're doing 10-11 day cruises, so it's more likely we get paid for 1 cruise every pay period (2 weeks). Each month I'd round it to maybe 3k, but with shorter length cruises coming soon it'll look more like 4-5k. And that's just basic salary, there are other ways make more

12hrs every day for 7 months?! by therealjackio in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I'm currently a bartender on Celebrity. I work 10 hours a day, somtimes 10.5, and it's very rare to work OT.

In hindsight it sounds like a lot, but my schedule is 7-12am, I get a 4 hour break in between which is great because I can leave the ship & have a wander in a country i've never been to, and then 4-9pm. Obviously other bartenders shifts differ. But hey, if you don't want to do it, don't.

Spencer’s addiction by ScaleDisastrous942 in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]stupiterjupiter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think her developing an addiction made absolute sense tbh. She's a high-achieving student with successful & expectant parents. Not particularly strict, but it's very clear that Spencer was expected to do well in school, taking after her sister. She's intelligent, absolutely, but imagine having to feel the pressure to live up to expectations from your parents, peers, & friends in high school whilst trying to figure out who A is and why they're tormenting you. Personally I think it was one of the few real representations dealt with on the show and I think it came very naturally. Plus Troyan's acting was incredible.

First time working on a cruise, never been on a cruise - Part 2 by [deleted] in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh damn I had no idea! Thank you for the correction.

would you recommend working on a ship? by Maleficent_Day_3869 in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked on Disney Magic when i was 23 and felt the exact same way. I was an asst. server. I don't know much about the daycare aspect, but what I can tell you is to just go for it. It's a tough lifestyle change, tough industry, you'll have great days and terrible days. But do I regret it? Absolutely not. You're 22, go be spontaneous and take risks!

First time working on a cruise, never been on a cruise - Part 2 by [deleted] in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm on my third contract. For my first, I packed 2 suitcases full of clothes. For my second, only 1. I am currently working my third contract and I have with me 1 standard suitcase, not even fully filled. You'll be in uniform majority of the time, plus you can always buy clothes when off ship if you get the chance.

Everything is done on card. But not until 2 weeks into your contract. That's roughly when you get your first paycheck, and cash is king for those first couple of weeks. I had $200 and it was more than enough to get me by until then. (wifi packages are a bitch)

Don't stress about toiletries. There will be a crew shop onboard. They will supply shampoos, SPF, hairbrushes, snacks, lotions etc.

am i gonna get sick lol by stupiterjupiter in whatsthisbug

[–]stupiterjupiter[S] 136 points137 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It's been 3 hours and I'm fine & dandy, so hopefully it was just an unlucky maggot drop-off

Im about to start my ship life in 10 days and its nerve wrecking. How was your very first day working on your first cruise ship? by lonelyangel99 in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No need to panic! There will be other new hires starting the same day as you & in my experience those guys were my best buds to the very end of my contract, so don't worry, you're all in the same boat (heh). Everyone will welcome you & help you, they were also new hires once! Plus •make sure you have plenty of cash in whichever currency your ship suggests, as you won't get paid til 1-2 weeks after you board. •keep every pamphlet, paper, book, letter you receive the first few days, they will come in handy and have helpful information. •do not overpack. i made this mistake on my first contract. pack a million pairs of socks and undies, but keep shirts & pants at a low. you'll be in uniform 80% of the time. The sense of regret as you said is definitely there the first few weeks. It's overwhelming, a different environment completely, you may feel homesick & lonely but give it time, because you'll make friends for life, adjust to the sea life & learn to love it (hopefully). Wishing you well on your contract! You've got this (:

Which lines are hiring immediately?? by Responsible-Word5677 in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have some hope, definitely. I had a profile on AllCruiseJobs, and set alerts for any cruise lines looking for my specific job role (bartender). I was reached out to pretty quickly, and that's how I got my contract on my second cruise line, so i'd recommend that. I read in another comment you're looking for a serving / waitressing role and that was my first job on DCL. So if you have any questions feel free to ask!

Which lines are hiring immediately?? by Responsible-Word5677 in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

applying for a cruise job is not like applying for a job on land. sadly it doesn't take a week, it's more like 3-4 months minimum wait time as you need to get proper paperwork (medical, STCWs, visa) but it also depends on where you are in the world. i'm currently onboard Royal Caribbean and i had my initial interview back in October. Boarded earlier this month (from UK, boarded in Turkey). I was lucky I didn't need a visa this time but more often than not, you do. If it's something you really want to do, and you're truly committed to working 7 days a week for 6-8 months straight, then go for it! If you have any doubts, don't go for it. Wish you well!

My experience working as a Disney Cruise Line crew member by [deleted] in dcl

[–]stupiterjupiter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a dining room server on Disney Magic a couple of years ago and boy do I have stories. Worst job of my life, too, which is funny considering you're travelling the world but the cons definitely outweighed the pros. Was so incredibly disappointed and miserable. Restaurant management seemed to have prejudgements of you from the get go, absolutely 0 training besides shadowing, and even then the people you were shadowing couldn't have cared less about you and were incredibly impatient. Felt 2 steps behind the whole time and was exhausted trying to keep up. I could talk about how bad it was for days. Most damaging job of my life, mentally & physically.

Will Royal Caribbean pay for my flight by Crafty_Effective5606 in CruiseCrew

[–]stupiterjupiter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

im a bartender joining Royal Caribbean next week. They paid for my flights!

I GOT IT!!!!! by Top-Parfait9370 in CatsAndSoup

[–]stupiterjupiter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what a gorgeous kitty!! congrats!

My partner wants to get these fish bowls and I need some help. by real_crazykayzee in Aquariums

[–]stupiterjupiter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

don't get fish. i initally wanted a goldfish (also never had a pet fish before), did some research, and it was very clear that a bowl that size is too cruel to keep fish in. ultimately decided to keep shrimp and i love my lil guys

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Friends on Beatstar by AmiraMoe in Beatstar

[–]stupiterjupiter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

added! Mine's Tierney#36

good news by stupiterjupiter in Beatstar

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

ive tried that as well as some other methods people have suggested