I just got hired on pride of America. I’m in the process of getting my medical exam and I’m so excited to get started.
@kevingushlawtruthseeker34933 күн бұрын
me too, this Tuesday
@merakialma Жыл бұрын
It was very nice to hear honesty from your perspective from such a demanding job. Idk if you had prior experience before working long shift hours but if you didn’t I would feel the burn out as well. And not having the availability to rest is so important for the human body.. I did get hired with NCL knowing more about the demand. But I also know that it would give me the opportunity to save my money to then invest it…from looking over the contract now. I see that they give you a week off every 3 weeks which is good compared to your history with them… it was refreshing to hear this video. At least I know what to expect and how to prepare my mind for it.
@codydracoАй бұрын
I just applied for the same position you worked. Thanks so much for all of the information and being honest about your experience!
@michaelmsalasАй бұрын
I wish you the best and hope it goes well for you!
@jonathanmoreland56523 ай бұрын
I worked 4.5 years on 2 ships for NCL in Hawaii You go there to work Honor you contracts Be a man Do your job Finnish your contract $1000 a week plus tips Room and board Food and Activities
@michaelmsalas3 ай бұрын
That's awesome and good for you! A lot of commitment. Thanks for sharing!
@jonathanmoreland56523 ай бұрын
So many people like you jump ship we are always under staffed Im a Galley Steward You can choose to sleep Or go have fun stay awake for a couple days 😂 My last contract I was working in crew mess potwash Ronald are manager told me I was supposed to leave that day I was having so much fun I forgot it was time to go home
@lukeconrad976 ай бұрын
I accepted my offer for restaurant steward and just waiting for piney point at this point. I've been watching so many videos on peoples experiences on this cruise and Im going in with caution. I really need to save money and pay off debt so I think this may be the quickest and fastest way but Im hesitant that Ill get overwhelmed and frustrated..especially since I like to go out to and have fun. I really hope this experience isn't bad I low-key just wanna get it over with but also want to see Hawaii too. Haha thanks for sharing man
@RumpleGold6 ай бұрын
OMG I have my medical tomorrow ! See you on ship !
@lukeconrad976 ай бұрын
@@RumpleGold what position are you?
@RumpleGold6 ай бұрын
@@lukeconrad97 hotel utilities ! Glorified carpet cleaner essentially
@RumpleGold6 ай бұрын
@@lukeconrad97 hotel utilities I keep trying to Google the uniform because I wanna see it and I can’t find anything
@KingMidas-wz8of6 ай бұрын
I’ll be leaving for Piney Point next week! Hope to see you guys there!
@Evanthebat15 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such an honest video, its been hard to find those especially when it comes to NCL. I got accepted recently to POA as a waitress assistant, goal is to last the 6 months, used to doing 14 hrs shift with no break. Did you have to do a breakfast shift, then break time for a few hours and dinner shift or did you do the 12 hrs shift straight with no break? We were told point blank that its gonna be like 70-80 hrs weekly we are gonna work that includes getting paid overtime and that its a physically demanding job so I don't mind too much. Your story about Hawaii made me chuckle, mostly because I was going in with the mentality of "I am getting paid to go to Hawaii, I'll suck it up for 6 months, will probably get to look around the ports and then when I am on my break I'll just chill in Hawaii for a few weeks." Never thought about staying in Hawaii but now you put that thought in my head lol Thank you!
@RumpleGold6 ай бұрын
I’m already planning my Airbnb for the 5 weeks off in Honolulu . I’m planning to put 5 yrs on this ship if I can . And walk away with enough dough to get a condo in Hawaii and pay for commercial diving school
@myfatherdaughter Жыл бұрын
they will reimburse your TWIC and the medical check up is free
@RumpleGold6 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to start work ! My medical is tomorrow ! I’m galley hotel and I’m excited
@karririttenhouse392419 күн бұрын
How did the rest go? I go for my medical tomorrow 😅
@kevingushlawtruthseeker34933 күн бұрын
Thank God I dont drink I just dont like the taste of alcohol, just 1 less thing to worry about
@sumavida59915 ай бұрын
Thanks for your experience
@PupsMom5 ай бұрын
You would have blown .039. In Canada the legal limit to drive is .08, which would be a little over one drink.
@kevingushlawtruthseeker34933 күн бұрын
If your smart you would have just got a tent, got a membership at YMCA(several in Honolulu) live on the beach like many others do and bath at YMCA use your $ for food and fast every other day or just 1 meal a day is easy. unfortunately most young ppl just want to party and hope they remember what they did. If it wasnt for the military and the Railroad similar hrs I dont think I would even consider this job. There goes trading traveling the world/ getting paid without joining the Navy.
@hawaiiguy18 ай бұрын
Ha ha 😂. Was that the Nuuanu YMCA? The apartment building 8n da hood, in the Kalihi district of Honolulu or Palolo district of Honolulu? Nice hearing of your first hand experience on board the POA 🤙
@aaronyeager6778 Жыл бұрын
Just accepted a cocktail server position on POA. I’ve watched a lot of videos about crew life on ship & this is by far like the most real one I’ve seen. I enjoyed your story, if I didn’t hear this I’d probably end up doing the same exact thing getting wasted on my 1st port. 😂 one common thing everyone says is it’s basically slavery which has me thinking second thoughts, but who knows I’d definitely like to go for the experience. How much did all the certification before hand cost you? How long were you on ship before you were over it?
@msann7915 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing the same thing since I accepted 😅
@JonathanPan-wb8qh Жыл бұрын
Hey, I just had an offer for a restaurant steward position however, the hourly pay rate is below average compared to what was posted on Glassdoor ($6-$8 difference.) do you think that’s something that I should bring up?
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed my story! I'm not sure how much everything cost now since it's been so long, but I don't remember paying more than a few hundreds dollars. I want to say around $300 but don't quote me
@stephendiew82 Жыл бұрын
@@msann7915when do you leave? I start training on the 16th
@msann7915 Жыл бұрын
@@stephendiew82 same
@imftheGOD4 ай бұрын
I got hired as a dj. Just waiting on my twic. Is there anything i should know?
@victoriaisabella786 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am doing the hiring process at the moment and just finished the medical about a week ago. I got an offer for a restaurant steward position, but I see that the working conditions on the crew are not the best. I currently work for a swimming pool company and we do work very long hours during pre-season so I am used to putting in long work shifts but what I have been seeing online it seems like it is slave labor if you are in low-ranking positions. Yes, you have housing and food covered which is usually the highest expense for a person but is it really worth the crappy working conditions?
@Draybill Жыл бұрын
Same a Steward and I'm glad I saw this , May not be worth it smh
@darianberrones5204 Жыл бұрын
Did you end up getting on board for restaurant Steward? If so how's your experience been so far? I just accepted the offer
@geminidragonreads Жыл бұрын
I’m hoping to get a job on Pride of America.
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
Depending on what position you apply for you probably will. They're always hiring
@markhinkle5225 Жыл бұрын
I’m waiting for my twic card they sent me my welcome package three days ago. I’m excited to be back on the water.
@geminidragonreads Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmsalas I haven't applied, but they have a virtual information session today that has interviews at the end. I'm hoping for entrainment management or sales, or admin. I have experience in those areas.
@jennasherman1479 Жыл бұрын
Nice I just got hired on too! Have medical exam Friday
@viralocity8758 Жыл бұрын
@@jennasherman1479 what’s the process from interview to last stretch?
@nslsongs244 ай бұрын
I did accepted my offer on Jan 29 after my interview and I'm looking foward to work hard play hard my position Assistant Cook I'm trying to get all my paperwork done be on my way to Piny Point MD 👆🙏👍
@ifngy Жыл бұрын
did they pay for the ticket to fly to maryland and from there to hawaii? i got accepted as a assistant waiter as well
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
Yes they pay for all the flights. And congratulations 👊🏻
@joshuamiller2627 Жыл бұрын
Im sure one drink is fine but ehats the point in one drink but ehen you do the overnight on whatever island it is drink whst you want but you need to sober up before you go to ned snd get back to the ship so by the time you get the breathalyzer you won't fail
@101KANDYCANE Жыл бұрын
I leave for Baltimore Saturday
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
I wish you the best of luck!
@AyoNyGasUp11 ай бұрын
How long did it take for the recruiter to call after you accepted the offer
@sandrablue3659 ай бұрын
@@AyoNyGasUpit all depends my process was quick I did the interview in October towards the end of the month on a Wednesday and I got my acceptance the next day I submitted everything, it’s now been a week since I finished medical so I’m currently waiting on training.
@ChandlerSmithVlogs9 ай бұрын
Anyone have any experience as housekeeper anything that I need to know about working on pride America in general things I need to know or should know just any information you can tell me would really help me make me feel more comfortable
10 ай бұрын
so how long did you actually work for NCL?
@roocky2000 Жыл бұрын
Accepted Job For POF For server assitant🎉
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I hope it goes well for you!
@emmafoley741311 ай бұрын
How long were you on the cruise for? I appreciate your honesty and story 🥺
@LtCmdrRsulu-cv3do Жыл бұрын
How long are you at sea for when you work
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
The contracts are usually for 5 months at a time
@user-hq9zu3md8j Жыл бұрын
Where did you go after your time on the ship? Did you get an apartment or live back with your parents?
@PupsMom5 ай бұрын
Most cruise ships are staffed at low wages to non Americans, who consider themselves lucky to have a job where they can send money home. North Americans can make alot more money with less restrictions, so that job is something most North Americans don't want to do. Half your salary is more money than crew on international crew could make at home.
@Whereisbigpapa4 ай бұрын
I just got offered a job position for a restaurant steward. You have any advice on if I should take it?
@michaelmsalas4 ай бұрын
Congratulations! I can't say if you should take the job or not. But I'd say ask yourself if you're ok with spending 5 months away from family and friends, long work days, sharing a small cabin with other co workers, and being on your feet the entire work day. The huge plus is you can save all the money you make.
@kajr858011 ай бұрын
Dude was capping hard tho about forgetting the reason he had a problem with his MMC. He just isn’t trying to reveal that in the video. lol Also, why did he think trying to stay in Hawaii with no savings or solid source of income.
@johntravers23212 ай бұрын
It’s quite easy to get your MMC application rejected. You enter 1 wrong step in the form and it’s a rejection.
@MeatMachine69 Жыл бұрын
very informative video, thanks for the honesty. what all did the medical exam include? also what place did you start working at after you jumped ship lol
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
I don't remember all the medical exams now, but they do a physical and blood tests. And I started working for a restaurant in Waikiki. It took me about 1 week to start working when I jumped ship
@MeatMachine69 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmsalas thanks sir
@viralocity8758 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmsalas blood tests for drugs?
@EricJohnson53534 Жыл бұрын
yeah i dont know if that job is worth it seems like they hire pretty much anyone
@RumpleGold7 ай бұрын
They do as long as you have no tattoos , don’t drink , no pot ever , and can live without your significant other for 6 months at a time . No pets , no kids , you work 7 days a week for 6 months straight
@johntravers23212 ай бұрын
It’s a job for those ambitious workers who have a do-or-die attitude in regards to personal goals. Number one reason people work on cruise ships is to facilitate the ability to quickly pay off personal debts. You end your lease and sell your car and you’re already saving $1200-$2000 a month. 4 free meals a day, everyday. Many people however, join for the wrong reason such as travel or fun. You get some travel but it’s highly militarized.
@JohnADpetersАй бұрын
I was the Photo manager / officer in 2022 was a good job but definitely not for me.. GM Kai was cool. And the Doctor was a good friend
@lightblade8630 Жыл бұрын
How does the gratuity system work? And are you allowed to keep tips?
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
It all depends. If you're a server you usually have guests come eat with you all week. You want to make good friends with them and have them keep coming back to you. If the guests want to at the end of the week they tip the servers. The servers can keep it all or they might give the server assistant (SA) a portion of that tip.
@lightblade8630 Жыл бұрын
@Michael salas sorry I should of specified, I will be a bar server. But this is good to know! I was hoping we'd get some cash tips on the side
@aaronyeager6778 Жыл бұрын
@@lightblade8630hey I also got the bar server role recently. What he said about getting guest tips at the end of the their week is pretty much what I’ve seen in my research. I guess you wanna give the guest good service so they remember you & come back the whole week. I hear guest barely keep cash on them but you can still make out pretty solid.
@CruzinGuru7 ай бұрын
Depending on what department you're in, do they give you the option of renewing your contract for the same ship? Or a different ship.
@michaelmsalas7 ай бұрын
Yes, they usually give you an option to renew. However, if you switch ships, the pay will probably be different. Because the Pride of America is a USA flagged vessel so they have to pay certain minimum wages.
@kjbarr333 Жыл бұрын
How many roommates do you get? Also is it stuffy or cold in your cabin?
@ChandlerSmithVlogs9 ай бұрын
2 roommates most likely then including yourself that’s sharing 3 people per room and they are tiny
@nastytaco420 Жыл бұрын
As an assistant waiter did you get gratutity?
@nastytaco420 Жыл бұрын
May i ask how much it was like weekly?
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
As the assistant waiter it's not normal to receive tips. If you're a waiter it's more likely that you'll receive tips but still not guaranteed. If the waiter receives tips they can choose to share with the assistant waiter
@katvogue2871 Жыл бұрын
How much your money sum up to in a week ?
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
You get paid every 2 weeks. I've heard they raised the pay to a minimum of $14 per hour
@jennasherman1479 Жыл бұрын
You that anything about bar porter steward? Just got hired on as that but also live in Hawaii lol
@sandrablue3659 ай бұрын
@@jennasherman1479I’m going through the process as a bar waiter I was told pay is around $12 and change also overtime is $19 and change idk if it would be the same in your position.
@tammycho9354 Жыл бұрын
Whats your contact info??? Wanted to chat with you about some work and travel stuff...
@ChandlerSmithVlogs9 ай бұрын
I’m a housekeeper we’ll about to be I got all the paperwork and had my physical done a day ago and now I’m going tomorrow to go to appointment for Twic card that’s my last step then they said they can schedule for me to go to Maryland for training does anyone have experience working as a housekeeper on pride of America ? Do you get brakes how long are the brakes and do you get any days off like let’s say you work three weeks and then you get a week off I heard something about that is that true thank you
@sandrablue3659 ай бұрын
I’m going through the process as well right now but as a bar waiter I’m waiting for training dates
@sandrablue3659 ай бұрын
I was told you only get time off in between shifts you might eat luck with a day off but I’m not sure I’m waiting on my training dates in Maryland
@ChandlerSmithVlogs9 ай бұрын
@@sandrablue365 4 to 6 hours I was told you have that much time off by NCL
@ChandlerSmithVlogs9 ай бұрын
I wish you the best of luck mate :) maybe we’ll see each other lol
@sandrablue3659 ай бұрын
@@ChandlerSmithVlogs ok that’s still good
@zdub3080 Жыл бұрын
Do you get paid overtime after 40hours?
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
Yes of course
@zdub3080 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmsalasI wasn’t sure coz I read some comments that they pay OT after 70hrs.
@thomasdigerolamo54712 ай бұрын
If you quit do they pay for your flight home?
@nyjahb19712 ай бұрын
No
@johntravers23212 ай бұрын
You quit or get fired, it goes like this: pack your bags and step off the ship. Good luck!
@JAYDFROMBR Жыл бұрын
Did you say you had to pay for your medical exam ?
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
Yes, you have to pay upfront, but they reimburse you once you start on the ship.
@JAYDFROMBR Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmsalas update got my medical done didn’t have to pay just paid for my twic
@sandrablue3659 ай бұрын
I did not have to pay for medical I only renewed my TWIC
@MylesGmail5 ай бұрын
Wow thx!!!
@stevesbushcraftingadventur9605 Жыл бұрын
About how much do you make monthly as a servers assistant on PoA?
@michaelmsalas Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure anymore, I've heard they raised it to $13 an hour
@nastytaco420 Жыл бұрын
13.27
@johntravers23212 ай бұрын
It’s at $14/hr as a Reataurant Steward as of today, which is a position below Server Assistant. I’d imagine SA’s get paid the same or maybe a little more.