Hi,
Yes, "sad, but true..." (Metallica ?
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Guys, "Skol !", "Proost !", "Cheers !" "Na zdorovje !"... Beer for everyone !
Looks like this kind of problem is not only in yachting...
Where are real SEAMEN ? I mean people, who love to sail, NOT to "survive" the contract ?
People, who understand, that: "you can't fly without learning how to run..."
Where are they ???
When I visit a ship, first I speak with motormen, ABs, Bosuns. They are aged, "hands on" experienced, trustable guys. They still have a DRIVE !!!
For some reasons, they know better, what is happening onboard, when to change filters, what is in stock, what spares should be ordered, what was done (not done) recently... etc., etc., etc.
"Top" officers normally start talk about "may be to increase my salary, because I have to upgrade my license"
"Working with hand" is not appreciated at all.
Have You ever seen Superintendent, who makes main engine's overhaul almost alone ? Adjusting Controllable Pitch Propeller ? Welding on deck ? Repairing radar ? Rebuilding electrical cabinets ?
Explaining ch. mate how to follow steel repairs / painting process ?
So, it's me...
Crewagency, will You hire me ? Seriously ?
Guys, the situation we discuss, is reality and not gonna improve... I gave up already...
Good attitude + drive + proff. + "I love job" = so rare nowedays...
Kind regards,
Andrei