Been Reading A Lot Lately // Life As A Merchant Mariner // Vlog

[@TheKdmccaskill]

Wipers seem to have better base pay but less overtime than SU, and OS seem to be in the middle

[@MikeMills1]

Yeah give or take. But I'm making out better as a wiper. At least on this ship

[@mattgarcia781]

Ok that book sounds super interesting I might have to buy it. The last WW2 book I read was non-fiction and super depressing. For us e-book readers and tablet users...what's the Wi-Fi situation like onboard? What does that sign say above the thermostat control knob? "If you touch this thermostat we'll call your dad to come ground you." ??

[@MikeMills1]

Lol I need to look again lol. But yes that book was amazing. Highly recommend

[@gfchito]

Hi Mike. I found your channel, and I'm binge-watching a lot of them. Could you do a video with the cooks on board? What's it like with them? I spent 20 years in the Navy as a culinary specialist. I retired in 2009, but I'm thinking about MSC now.

[@MikeMills1]

Idk fuck msc go to noaa they hiring cooks. Better life.

[@gfchito]

@@MikeMills1 Is it similar to making money? Does NOAA do overtime like MSC?

[@MikeMills1]

Yes from what I've heard

[@TheKdmccaskill]

Surprised you didn’t want to be an Assistant Storekeeper

[@MikeMills1]

Lol never wanted to do that. No surprise here lol

[@MrRainrunner]

What drills did you do Mike? How seriously do they take them in MSC?

[@MikeMills1]

Depends on ship. As long as they get done it's not that big of a deal.

[@todoido13]

Hey man, love your videos. I'm a merchant marine from Brazil. Do you know if I can become a US marine merchant and work on US boats?

[@MikeMills1]

Have no idea. You can try applying st companies or applying for a us merchant Mariner credential

[@JustinsDreamArt]

My friend: I strongly urge you to read (or audio books) by Joseph Conrad. He was a seaman out of Marseilles France about 1900 and one of the best writers ever! His descriptions of life at sea will greatly enhance your experience as a seaman!!!!

[@MikeMills1]

@@JustinsDreamArt i might have to check him out. Thanks man