Why Working on a Cruise Ship Could be the Best Thing You Ever Did!

How would you like to be able to visit some of theSo grab a pen and paper and write down your main
worlds most exotic, beautiful and far away placesobjective in no more than ONE sentence.
that few people will ever get to see? Including theI don't want to over-influence your ideas, but here
Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Far East, Australia,are some of the many reasons why people decide to
Europe, Canada, and USA?work onboard a cruise ship:
Imagine waking up each day in a different, exciting* TRAVEL THE WORLD Cruise ship jobs provide the
and unique tropical island, the sun shining, the weatherperfect vehicle from which to visit the most exotic
hot, the sea crystal clear - and the only decision youand beautiful destinations on earth. Often you'll travel
have to make is which beach you're going to visitto places that you would never get to see in your
that day!lifetime through 'conventional' travel.
Imagine always having plenty of cash and doing all* TO DO SOMETHING WITH YOUR LIFE Working
those exciting things you've always wanted to do: jetonboard a cruise ship makes you a VERY interesting
skiing, jeeping around exotic islands, learning to scubaand attractive person. You get instant respect, even
dive, trekking through rainforests, whale watching,recognition. It's unusual and different and people
hiking to waterfalls, swimming with dolphins,naturally want to talk to you about it. "What was it
snorkeling in crystal clear sea, shopping in uniquelike?", "Where did you go?", "I wish I'd have done
countries or simply relaxing on the best beaches inthat" (a VERY common reaction!). Even potential
the world.employers are INTRIGUED when they see on your
Imagine having many great friends of all differentresume that you once worked on a cruise ship! You'll
nationalities from around the world - all living, working,feel VERY satisfied that you actually did something
socializing and enjoying amazing life experiencesexciting with your life.
together.* TO SAVE MONEY The potential to save a lot of
Did you know that YOU COULD DO ALL OF THISmoney is fantastic! You're being paid a great income
while being paid a great tax-free income for doing it?(tax free) and you have ZERO expenses - no board
Does this all sound like a pipe dream to you? It reallyto pay, no food to buy and no bills to settle each
isn't, you know. This is exactly how thousands ofmonth. Every cent you earn goes into YOUR pocket
other people are choosing to live their lives right now,and no one else's. You are free to do whatever you
as we speak. This is exactly the life that I have led.like with that money, whether its save for a deposit
This is exactly the life that YOU too could be living.on a house or a new car. Or blow the lot on amazing
If you've already thought about getting a job on alife experiences in exotic ports of call! The choice is
luxury cruise liner Chance are that probably alreadyyours.
appreciate some of the incredible benefits of working* TO MEET OTHER PEOPLE With up to 1500 crew
in this unique, exciting and fascinating industry.members onboard each ship you WILL meet and
But let's get one thing straight...make many great friends (even partners) with new,
Why do YOU want to work onboard a cruise ship?interesting and exciting people. And with 70+
It's important to be able to answer this apparentlydifferent nationalities working onboard, you'll often
simple question, before applying for cruise ship jobs.find that your closest friends are from exotic
Why?faraway places too!
...Because unless you have a clear idea for the reason* TO START A NEW CAREER Never forget, a cruise
you want to do it and know exactly what you wantship job doesn't have to be a 'one-off' opportunity. A
to achieve, you may apply for the wrong positions,whole new glittering career awaits you - if you want
but worst of all you'll struggle to find the motivationit. Opportunities to develop your career are massive
to follow through with it. Your efforts will be doomedand cruise lines almost always promote from 'within'.
to failure!* HAVE SOME FUN! Isn't that what life's all about?
That sounds rather harsh, but think about it for aAnd "fun" comes with a capital "F" when you work
moment...on a cruise ship!
You're attempting to embark on one of life's greatAs I've mentioned above... there are many other
adventures, your success will largely depend on theGREAT reasons to work on a cruise ship, so don't be
impression you give to a potential cruise shipover-influenced by my list. But do grab a pen and get
employer and that only comes from knowing youryour reasons down on paper.
reasons for wanting to do it.