Here is a funny perspective how a crew member feels like on his / hers first contract working onboard a cruise ship during the 6 mounts contract. Depending on your point of view, crew life can be tough or can be very interesting and fun chapter of your life. The money you earn will come and go, however Your memories and life stories as a crew member will last forever. So have fun and enjoy your time on board. 

Here’s how crew member feels during his first contract:

Your first month onboard cruise ship. You think how on earth did I ended here (I want to go home :(

Your second month onboard cruise ship. You think spending 7 dollars on a hamburger is too much when you can get one for free from your paisano working in room service.

Your third month onboard cruise ship. You’ll spend any amount of money not to eat in crew mess.

Your fourth month onboard cruise ship. You become big time Mamagayo and you know your business how to work smart.

Your fifth month onboard cruise ship. You are opening and closing team in Crew Bar.

Your sixth month onboard cruise ship. Already feeling rich and planning how to spend your fortune in two mounts back home.