Just got my MMC in the mail today! My Christmas present to me 🙏🏾. Continue to grow bro!
@MikeMills1Сағат бұрын
Ahh shnaps
@DresWaytv6 сағат бұрын
And I’m here stuck in Norfolk on a tanker I hate being in the states 😭
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Shit you in norfolk though id enjoy that ahit. 😂😂
@hereticsaint1007 сағат бұрын
Good on you for not drinking.
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Its definitely a Different life forreal
@shaunpbryant10 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the insight bro. Enjoy the holidays!
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
🫶🏽
@Nrutherford12 сағат бұрын
killing yourself working for pennies. lol
@MikeMills111 сағат бұрын
Killing myself ? Lol you got it bud
@Anty_social0112 сағат бұрын
I’m going in entry level SU. Is it possible to upgrade to wiper after 6 months, or so?
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Idk depends
@Barber63612 сағат бұрын
Happy Holidays 🎉
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Happy holidays to you !!
@josephgreen200812 сағат бұрын
Have a happy Christmas.
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Happy holidays to you !!
@josephgreen2008Сағат бұрын
@@MikeMills1 Tks Mike.
@jbird7312 сағат бұрын
How many hours did you actually work?
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Lol idk
@hamidqadri410013 сағат бұрын
Thank You Mike for all your informative videos! I wish you and your family Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Same to you !!
@jasonthomas162813 сағат бұрын
I’m not looking forward to being overdue to get off ship. Good job getting that money out there.
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Lol it definitely isn't fun being over due.
@cnxghost14 сағат бұрын
Everybody asking for job advice in the comments but I just appreciate the good content you make. Happy Holidays 💯
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Thank you thank you!! But it's okay it's what I'm here for. Lol happy holidays my friend
@cappaveli114 сағат бұрын
How long did it take for you to hear back after you sent in your MSC application?
@MikeMills13 сағат бұрын
Almost right away.
@Amyr2x15 сағат бұрын
Wassuh bro, I’m becoming a SU after NEO any advice on switching out like you did.💯
@victorowens202511 сағат бұрын
Yo how long did it take you to get a neo invitation? I'm still waiting
@MikeMills1Сағат бұрын
Same answer I gave on your 4 ither comments
@moreycleveland2472Күн бұрын
GOOD/GREAT JOBS ARE HARD TO FIND SO IF YOU ARE WORKING ON A GOOD/GREAT JOB APPRECIATE IT TO THE FULLEST & PLEASE STAY FARAWAY FROM THE HEATERS AS THEY SAY IN THE MILITARY COVER YOUR ASS
@MikeMills122 сағат бұрын
Lol ferusure man fersure
@moreycleveland2472Күн бұрын
WHEN WORKING ON GOOD/GREAT PAYING JOBS DO NOT BURN ANY BRIDGES DO WHAT THEY TELL YOU IN WHAT YOU CAN & CANNOT DO & STAY AWAY FROM THE DIRT BAGS THAT WANT TO LOSE THAT GOOD GOVERNMENT JOB AS A MERCHANT MARINE
@MikeMills123 сағат бұрын
That's a bet. Don't burn any bridges if you can help it.
@moreycleveland2472Күн бұрын
JUST LIKE CURIOSITY KILLS THE CAT BECOMING COMPLACENT & FORGETING HOW YOU GOT THAT BEAUTIFUL BAG AS A MERCHANT SEAMEN YOU CAN END UP LOSING YOU GOOD GIVERNMENT JOB AS A MERCHANT MARINE SOME PEOPLE DO NOT REALIZE HOW GOOD/GREAT THEY HAVE UNTIL ITS GONE NO CAPPING
@MikeMills123 сағат бұрын
Fersure man. Fersure.
@Barber636Күн бұрын
You were informative ! I stared my process just waiting on my Twic and MMC. Can’t wait to start this new journey. I’m a little late in life but I’ve experienced enough in my career. Waiting for your next video!
@MikeMills123 сағат бұрын
Lol soon soon. And better late then never . And honestly it's never to late.
@jauratoomer3790Күн бұрын
Hey Mike! I finally got my application in I’m so excited and ready to start this journey. I’ll be hitting you up for real estate mentorship soon 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@MikeMills123 сағат бұрын
By all means my doors will be open when you are ready.
@hamidqadri4100Күн бұрын
Great video Mike, Thank You! As I told you recently, I got the job as a wiper with MSC; NEO next month. What are the uniforms for us; I'm hearing different stories. According to MSC email, it says: white t-shirts, chambray shirts, whatever that means, need to be light blue and black socks. Please verify and Thank You!
@MikeMills123 сағат бұрын
Really steel toe shoes(boots or shoes doesn't matter) any color pants and whatever tshitt. Obviously don't come in with bright pink pants on but they are pretty flexible with what you wear. Main thing is having steel toed shoes at all times in the engine room
@hamidqadri410014 сағат бұрын
@@MikeMills1 Thank You for your response!
@moreycleveland2472Күн бұрын
I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING ON W/ MERCHANT MARINE I AM RETIRED ARMY 22YEARS
@MikeMills123 сағат бұрын
Good luck did you use your GI bill to go to maritime school or you tryna come in as a entry level?
@jasonthomas1628Күн бұрын
Thanks for all the info Mike I am currently in San Diego almost done with training for OS but I have just accepted a job as RET2 do you know anything about that job or anyone who does it’s hard finding info on that position?
@MikeMills123 сағат бұрын
Best decision you've made so far already. Shit you are going to be in the communication department. And they make pretty good money with way less taxation on your body. You did good.
@jasonthomas162814 сағат бұрын
@ Thanks for the advice I’m hoping that things will go well at this job. I hope to see you out there at some point.
@blueshiftministries5554Күн бұрын
As for the one that got lost out to sea 🌊 more then likely the one who put him there said I am not going to tolerate a SMART ASS! for 6 to 10 months on a ship that’s not to inviting in the first place. So, you know what!, in the DRINK! 🌊 SPLASH 💦 SPLASH 💦 SHARK🦈 BAIT! MUNCH MUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCH!!!! END OF STORY!
@Lioness_0007Күн бұрын
Thanks Mike. Sign my offer letter last week.
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Good luck !!
@Anty_social01Күн бұрын
Thanks for the content Mike! I just accepted a position with MSC!
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Ahh okay. Good luck !!
@Amyr2xКүн бұрын
My name is Amÿr and I hope I get to be on a ship with you one day I start NEO soon All Love fam much
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Much luv bruv
@Amyr2xКүн бұрын
@MikeMills1 Hey I commented on a few of your vids but I was wondering any advice on how I could switch as fast as possible out of SU to wiper or OS any other entry level
@Amyr2xКүн бұрын
@@MikeMills1 I really don’t want to do SU but ik I have to get my foot in the door so I just expected but I seen you was SU and now wiper and was talking about what you could have done different to leave from SU sooner.💯💯
@jessevasquez6901Күн бұрын
I was in the Navy for 8 years. Everything you say is true on your videos. I should be with MSC next year. Just need my 5 day STCW Been watching you since almost the start. Keep posting videos man. You make it clear to me now what i want to do. EU. Thanks brother for all the videos. See you out in the fleet shipmate.
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Good luck !!
@shadowcross7248Күн бұрын
My goal with MSC is to become first officer. I currently will apply to be able seaman once I obtain my MMC..how quickly are you seeing folks become able seaman to first officer??
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
You need 1080 days plus all. The classes do it varies from time to time. But first officer from Ab? Minimum 10 years
@shadowcross7248Күн бұрын
@MikeMills1 One other question I have. How is the wifi on these ships? I to am debating if I want make KZbin videos when I start my journey. Did you have to ask someone before you started making KZbin videos?
@MikeMills121 сағат бұрын
Umm...msc ships have no wifi. But other companies do. But I've always heard they weren't that good yo upload more talking on the phone and sending messages
@blueshiftministries5554Күн бұрын
When there are fights on the ship do sea mariners risk there careers?
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Some would yes
@WenceslaoRamerezmoralesКүн бұрын
Was in Cordova Alaska the guy could hold his drink I don’t drink he got fired
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Lol sometimes shit happens that way
@WenceslaoRamerezmoralesКүн бұрын
How do I get on
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Hey your credentials then applg
@pteach99572 күн бұрын
Hello, quick question. How can one find the salary scale for a SU?
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Sealiftcommand.com
@hamidqadri41002 күн бұрын
Thank You Mike! Another great video with great information that matters. As I said my NEO is next month and I can't wait to start. Hope to run into you sometime! Thank You for all your videos!
@Lioness_00072 күн бұрын
Hey congrats. How long did it take for you Equip process?
@hamidqadri41002 күн бұрын
@@Lioness_0007 Thank You! It was a long process, I almost gave up! I had none of credentials. I started in February 2024, with the Coast Guard for MMC, that took close to three months, then the passport and TWIC, those took about two months. Once I got those, I was eligible to apply for Maritime job. The background/security check took couple months. The job offer came in August, once I accepted the offer they started the background/security check that I mentioned. The NEO date for me came in November, which is next month. I chose to apply with the Military Sealift Command, simply for the free training that comes with it, steady pay, job security and the federal benefits ( which includes retirement pension for life). With SIU, you have to dig in your own pocket for all the required training for the job, plus the pay is not consistent and the benefits are not as good. Right now I'm packing and getting ready to go to Norfolk VA for the NEO. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. [email protected]; 919.838.6702 Good Luck!
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Maybe one day lol
@SurgeOfAdrenaline2 күн бұрын
Merry almost Christmas
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Lol happy holidays to you !!
@SurgeOfAdrenalineКүн бұрын
@ almost been a year been watching your content . From being in the Navy wanting to know how to get into something like this. You were my way and light to this. I appreciate you. Waiting for my application to be seen which they said should be soon. Thank you again and keep up the videos 💪
@MikeMills121 сағат бұрын
Good luck. And move up asap my guy. Dint wait. Move up asap
@OurSouthAfrica2 күн бұрын
New to your channel, thank you very much Wanted to ask if you have to join the ship in another country like this, does the company pay for your flights ordo you have to cover the cost?
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
They are supposed to cover everything but they depends on the company and what not
@ralph58992 күн бұрын
Keep on keeping on.
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Yes sir 🫡
@CarryMePlz22392 күн бұрын
how does it work with vacation pay? do you still get paid for vacation? how much time off? how much $$? Thanks!
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Yes. I can't give you a definitive answer because msc is in the process of making a bunch of changes right now.
@CarryMePlz2239Күн бұрын
@@MikeMills1 for the better, or just shifting stuff around that in the end is all the same?
@MikeMills121 сағат бұрын
Supposedly for the better. But it's shit that almost all other companies been doing for decades. Msc just be slow with the progression
@taeshaunswain10242 күн бұрын
Salute brother , I love your grind man. I’ve been watching your videos for a while like really through my whole process and you don’t miss. I’ll see you in the fleet brother 🫡
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Thanks thanks. Hope to see you out here one day bruv
@Amyr2x2 күн бұрын
And wasn’t it hard to switch positions as well and can I switch in the same year spam?
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
These questions aren't making but ima try to answer the question i think you are asking. Was it difficult to switch out of SU yes and no. It took time but I wasn't putting in my resume every year like I should have.
@Amyr2x2 күн бұрын
How are you able to switch to wiper or OS I’m finna come as a SU but I want to switch as quickly as possible 💯
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Put in your resume for the position once it opens up. And keep doing every time it comes out until you make it.
@grizkaleaf77712 күн бұрын
I was a cadet on an MSC ship, the Chief Mate told me the pay differential was due to the union. The union is also why there is a required “coffee break”.
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
True that. Where do you sail now?
@Fearless444_772 күн бұрын
good money brother i’ll take it! i make 2,100
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Lol still aight
@Fearless444_772 күн бұрын
tag im in blessing bro i start 1/3/25
@cappaveli12 күн бұрын
How long did it take to hear back from them after u sent off your final application?
@Fearless444_772 күн бұрын
@ I’m sorry I meant to say that I’m starting my school at Blue Waters in Jacksonville Florida
@MikeMills1Күн бұрын
Good luck bro.
@Fearless444_77Күн бұрын
@ thx
@starclawsgaming2 күн бұрын
These are nice vlogs. Gotta go get food as an overlander so don't got much time to watch but props to the style and commentary.
@MikeMills12 күн бұрын
Thanks man. I try my best 👌🏾
@corbindallas57103 күн бұрын
You sure that you don't want to get that seatime in as an oiler and then bounce once you get your QMED endorsement?
@MikeMills13 күн бұрын
I won't need more seatime once I have the seatime to take my oiler class to take my other classes
@bt19593 күн бұрын
Many housing markets have gone a bit stagnant or on the down turn.
@MikeMills121 сағат бұрын
That's good. I need the housing market to correct itself. 😂😂
@Amyr2x3 күн бұрын
If you could leave your IG or sum we can chop it up I would really appreciate need sum guidance honestly
@MikeMills13 күн бұрын
It's all over my channel. And in my channel description lol
@Amyr2x3 күн бұрын
Hey man I’m finna be a SU but want get out of it as soon as possible when I hit my first ship after NEO please could you give me any advice on how I could switch out early 🙏🏾💯
@Amyr2x3 күн бұрын
If you could leave you IG or sum we can chop it up 💯🔥
@MikeMills13 күн бұрын
No need for guidance. When wiper pr whatver position comes out put a package in. And if you dint mange it do it again next year with a better package and just keep doing it until you make it.
@justbrowsingthenet28274 күн бұрын
Hi, if some days you don't t want to work OT, is that going to be a problem with your captain?
@MikeMills13 күн бұрын
Lol no. Unless your department head specifically expresses that overtime that day is mandatory. You don't have to work OT.