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feelgood · 06-07-2006, 02:44 PM

I came across a website (http://www.cruiseshipjob.net/Job/) and there's lots of interesting job posting but I'm not sure if the website really represents the cruise lines that it mentioned on the frontpage. Anyone know anything about it?

taboo · 06-09-2006, 08:44 PM

i don;t know if iit's for real, but it's really tempting. Not only are there interesting job offers, but did you look at the per month salaries????!!!!!

ubertuber · 06-10-2006, 06:01 AM

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To apply together you will both need to complete the online application and submit your processing fee individually.

Then provide us with the names to process together.

Once your applications and processing fee's are received we begin to process the applications to our network of cruise lines. This usually takes 24-48 hrs to complete.

I don't know much about the industry, but having to pay "processing fees" for jobs that pay less than $30,000/year would make me a little uncomfortable. The site appears to be a hiring/headhunting agency that does work for several lines...

fresnelly · 06-10-2006, 06:19 AM

I have some friends who work as stage technicians on a couple of the big cruise lines. They certainly didn't go through some "agency" to get their jobs. They just answered direct company ads in trade magazines.

Given the fee and process this company is talking about, I would be highly suspicious. It sounds exactly like those dubious Modeling and Film-Extras agencies that charge you for portfolio creation and then deliver nothing.

maleficent · 06-10-2006, 06:27 AM

I will bet that the 59 dollar processing fee will get you a list of the jobs that are available... it won't guarentee interviews or anything...

if youw ant to workon a cruise ship - go directly to the cruiseline's website and apply there.

Norwegian has a place you can apply directly on their website...

but I'd check out their Life on the Ship section (i'd imagine the rules are the same for all cruise lines... to see if the life is really for you... Rules are pretty stringent... you can be pretty much keel hauled for dating a guest... I don't expect life on the cruiseship to be very love boat esque...

monkeysugar · 06-10-2006, 06:43 AM

I know of someone who has done it for a few years and really enjoys it, but for most people on that boat the pay is either non-existant or very low. You're fed, you have a bunk, which is considered payment, if you make any money, the hourly wage is well below minimum wage. For experience and networking if you are trying to bust into the field of hospitality, it's not a bad way to go from all indications. If you're looking to make and save a lot of money, it might be a different story.

06-07-2006, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
feelgood Free Mars! Location: I dunno, there's white people around me saying "eh" all the time	Cruise Jobs? I came across a website (http://www.cruiseshipjob.net/Job/) and there's lots of interesting job posting but I'm not sure if the website really represents the cruise lines that it mentioned on the frontpage. Anyone know anything about it? __________________ Looking out the window, that's an act of war. Staring at my shoes, that's an act of war. Committing an act of war? Oh you better believe that's an act of war

06-10-2006, 06:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	I have some friends who work as stage technicians on a couple of the big cruise lines. They certainly didn't go through some "agency" to get their jobs. They just answered direct company ads in trade magazines. Given the fee and process this company is talking about, I would be highly suspicious. It sounds exactly like those dubious Modeling and Film-Extras agencies that charge you for portfolio creation and then deliver nothing. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

06-10-2006, 06:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	I will bet that the 59 dollar processing fee will get you a list of the jobs that are available... it won't guarentee interviews or anything... if youw ant to workon a cruise ship - go directly to the cruiseline's website and apply there. Norwegian has a place you can apply directly on their website... but I'd check out their Life on the Ship section (i'd imagine the rules are the same for all cruise lines... to see if the life is really for you... Rules are pretty stringent... you can be pretty much keel hauled for dating a guest... I don't expect life on the cruiseship to be very love boat esque... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

06-10-2006, 06:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	I know of someone who has done it for a few years and really enjoys it, but for most people on that boat the pay is either non-existant or very low. You're fed, you have a bunk, which is considered payment, if you make any money, the hourly wage is well below minimum wage. For experience and networking if you are trying to bust into the field of hospitality, it's not a bad way to go from all indications. If you're looking to make and save a lot of money, it might be a different story. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good.

06-09-2006, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
taboo Crazy	i don;t know if iit's for real, but it's really tempting. Not only are there interesting job offers, but did you look at the per month salaries????!!!!!