>>1561015The industry needs qualified personnel to replace the retiring officers and ratings.
Theres plenty of jobs for people who go to 1 year votec school and come out with AB or QMED.
Or attend a 4 year academy and come out with a 3rd mate unlimited oceans license.
Not a lot of demand for greenhorns who dont even have an MMC.
Now post pay stub.
>>1561082Good to hear it. It can happen. It just isnt the best way to approach a serious career decision.
I have to ask because im genuinely curious: You say "ship" are you actually on a ship?
What waters are you sailing, and whats the day rate?
West coast day rate for an O/S is mid 200s. AB is over $350. East coast and eastern rivers get paid like shit. Same with the Gulf. absolute garbage pay, only worth it to get the sea time.
>>1561100A fair estimate for the timing required just for the TWIC and MMC processing would be 6-8 weeks total. I've had TWIC renewed in as little as 2 weeks, or as much as 4. About the same for MMC upgrades/renewals.
Note: pay stub is from the end of september.
