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I am thinking of applying to a major cruise line. I'd apply for either a purser or guest relations position.
-- is there a lot of competition for these jobs?
-- do major cruise lines pay well? HOW well? or How little? Salary examples?
-- do you work every day you're on a given cruise, or get says off during the trip?
-- do the cruise lines offer 401ks, health care, pensions?
-- other benefits?
-- what kind of employee are they really looking for
-- age discrimination?
A lot of this info is available on line. Lots of foreign nationals, low pay, long hours, and no overtime. I only mention the foreign nationals because they will work all day for little money and still be better off than where ever they are from, so they don't complain about working conditions. Obviously, the higher you are on the hierarchy, the better your pay and living/working conditions.
A lot of this info is available on line. Lots of foreign nationals, low pay, long hours, and no overtime. I only mention the foreign nationals because they will work all day for little money and still be better off than where ever they are from, so they don't complain about working conditions. Obviously, the higher you are on the hierarchy, the better your pay and living/working conditions.
I used to work security at a cruise ship terminal, and this is all true.
I remember reading somewhere that the majority of the service employees are paid soo low that only 3rd world country people would work there and if the guests didn't tip them, they were sh*t out of luck. They were dependent on the mercy of the guests on those ships for tips to make a living.
I remember reading somewhere that the majority of the service employees are paid soo low that only 3rd world country people would work there and if the guests didn't tip them, they were sh*t out of luck. They were dependent on the mercy of the guests on those ships for tips to make a living.
This is also true, but a lot cruise lines now have tipping included in the price when a cruise is booked.
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I remember reading somewhere that the majority of the service employees are paid soo low that only 3rd world country people would work there and if the guests didn't tip them, they were sh*t out of luck. They were dependent on the mercy of the guests on those ships for tips to make a living.
For the cruise lines, having foreigners is an advantage, because they speak at least two languages, and can communicate with more passengers. This is a lot like being an airline flight attendants, people do it for the opportunity to travel, not for the money or fringe benefits. Even the people working for the operators at the cruise terminals are only at $15-20. Those working in the corporate offices are the ones getting paid well, in HR, Accounting & Finance, risk management, IT, marketing and management.
I guess you gave up on TSA and the USPS. Keep looking.
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