Hi all, please note that since this video is about the pros of maritime, which is why it might seem to be sugar coating some of the hardships in this industry. I do have another video "10 reasons why maritime sucks" which outlines the downside of the industry. Second thing: as a Canadian I've declared non-resident which is why i do not get taxed. Some citizens such as Hong Kong, allow tax free even for residents as sailors work in international waters, so it depends on various countries (ie. USA have one of the strictest tax laws, so im not sure about them) Third..heres the 400k job: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_pilot (use CTRL-F to search "salary")

@stoutyyyy

5 жыл бұрын

JeffHK I’ve been looking into it (going into the industry) and US tax law is pretty ridiculous. Taxes go by citizenship, so even if I’m living and working outside the country, I’m paying US taxes, ON TOP OF whatever local taxes there are.

@sdonovanatwpi

5 жыл бұрын

If you're out of country 330 days/year, you have a foreign earned income exclusion. You only have to pay if you earn a fair bit over $100K/year, and it's only on that income over the exclusion limit. www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion

@sdonovanatwpi

5 жыл бұрын

Most of those tax rates you're talking about are marginal tax rates. See a really good description and example here: www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/05/marginaltaxrate.asp

@JeffHK

4 жыл бұрын

@JB GTO back when i was third mate? around 6500USD monthly

@cassamil2213

4 жыл бұрын

JeffHK I live in nyc how can I start/apply to these type of jobs I don’t know where to start. $6,500 usd is awesome!!!!

This is a dream job for introverts who want to see the world.

@mlgfrog2470

6 жыл бұрын

Is it really? Because i'm currently 18 and on my final year of maritime school and allmost all of my colleges in my class are extroverted unlike me who prefers to stay at home and play videogames or study. So I am really scared that if I go on maritime college and later on ship, I wouldn't be happy. What do you think? Sry for my english

@demarcuz6022

6 жыл бұрын

MLG Frog you will be fine. Even the most introverted individuals will want to socialize while at sea, believe it or not. You're still young, change will happen.

@Stubbs108

6 жыл бұрын

I mean the guy in the vid said before he joined he played League of Legends all day, and look at how well adapted he is. Trust yourself. You might be surprised at how resilient and adaptable you really are.

@alanhowitzer

6 жыл бұрын

I should have done this.

@armageddon5158

6 жыл бұрын

Im a currently a deck cadet and this is my main REASON! SRSLY!

Let's not forget, during those 6 months at sea, you're getting payed and you aren't making excessive purchases to waste your paycheck since there aren't really many stores

@davemarx7856

5 жыл бұрын

Michael T What? No legend of zelda beedle shops?

@CONDOR-SAURUS

5 жыл бұрын

Plus no board costs lmao

@boffeycn

5 жыл бұрын

+Michael T Why do you spout bollocks? Do you think seafarers save everything they earn? Do you? Honestly?

@jaguars9165

5 жыл бұрын

What about if someone is porking ur wife while ur out

@boffeycn

5 жыл бұрын

What about you grow up you fucking idiot?

I'd consider this career if I was young and single. I worked in the oil industry for a few years and made $100k with no college degree. Firefighter school was fun.

@masonburton7676

3 жыл бұрын

i'm currently 17 trying to live a life similar to what you have probably experienced

@pedromesquita2780

3 жыл бұрын

really? are you carzy? iotsa fuking stupid life, also its hard work , not paid well, and you bring lack of wealth to your home. you live in a jail. GOOD LUCK, companies will deceive you!

@HamsterPants522

2 жыл бұрын

@@pedromesquita2780 lol what?

@Stohrjames

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 47 and have spent 13 years offshore. I would think of that as credit toward sea time. I’m also considering this as a new profession. I love and miss the ocean. This video struck home with me. Even though I’m not a teenager trying to figure life out.

@hexebarya7395

2 жыл бұрын

@@pedromesquita2780 sigi man ka mag rugby brad

I'm a financial market trader. I trade under brokerage so i don't really get to do anything, i only receive weekly profits. I sit all day going through Internet and watching TV. I can fit to this kinda job. I love it.

@jerryalfred1121

Жыл бұрын

I trade the financial market too. Fx precisely but I have a full time job.

@rosieperez1166

Жыл бұрын

I invest in financial market too. It's a very lucrative and profitable side hustle. Once you use a broker, you can go about your daily business. Make your time count instead of watching TV.

@ethanlim7371

Жыл бұрын

Natasha which of the markets do you invest in.?

@natashajohnson9779

Жыл бұрын

@jones williams Jeffrey Matthew

@natashajohnson9779

Жыл бұрын

@@ethanlim7371 stock and fx.

I really like your perspective on solitude! I think one has to learn to be truly happy alone with noone else around to actually live life to the fullest. Friends, family, everything other than you is not what brings that amazing feeling of fulfillment although that is a very nice 'cherry on the top' after you've learned to accept solitude. This video inspires me to go at my plans and get it done correctly, thank you!

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

Well said! being away from all the luxury, amenities, distraction from bombard of social media allowed me understand myself what I truly want to accomplish and become in life. Was also a good way to develop a habit to focus on priorities and discipline myself

@ItsDigiUtime

6 жыл бұрын

JeffHK very true! Self discipline is such an amazing thing when done right. Being away from social media, you really don't have anyone else other than yourself so why not try and get along with yourself, right? ...istead of chasing after the unnecesary information that can be found on Facebook and what not. Thinking about it like this I can't wait to get to work in the maritime industry!

@vickyrocks6666

6 жыл бұрын

Too much of solitude can lead to depression and homesickness. Once in a while everyone needs a change. Like you mentioned in the video ' why maritime sucks' humans are social animals. Reminded me of cast away when tom hanks has to talk to the football wilson when he is marooned on island. This is the reason why merchant navy isnt for everyone. At one point of time one's personal life does suffer if you are married and leave your wife and kids for 6 months at sea. Still i appreciate your perspective. I would like to know more about satellite internet...

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

No doubt depression and home sickness is common in maritime. But inbetween ports, satellite internet, satellite phone, and the friends/co-workers onboard the ship, most average seafarers will get through fine.

@robotpolice2042

6 жыл бұрын

Edijs well said my friend👌 and thanks to this video helped motivate me to carry on with my plans for welding schools🖒

Wow. Funny how something so little and easy to miss as this video can change someone’s life. I’m 15 now, in high school. And constantly wondering and troubled about what I should do with myself in the future. I think I might’ve found one answer.

@DirtBlockGames

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it, keep researching and getting work experience

@lordofstuff_

5 жыл бұрын

Jon John lol

@user-hf9rq9xr2o

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 20 now, I used to have the same anxiety. There are sooooo many careers out there if you learn a trade. You can make hundreds of thousands a year as a 204 inspector on construction sites. You have to travel a lot in construction, but you make a lot too. Welding, pipe fitting, inspecting, heavy equipment operation (especially cranes).

@cooorsbanq4226

5 жыл бұрын

@Jon John haha

@ARPat2000

5 жыл бұрын

DirtBlockGames the guy is clearly jealous that this kid has a chance to not live working in a depressing job barely making any money like he does

As a soldier of 7.5 years in the army this will be my career choice after.

@johnr4596

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service

@JT-nn8nj

3 жыл бұрын

Sheesh bud I’m hype to get out and I’ve only been in for 3.5 lmao. That dd214 is calling my name

@rommelvaldez149

3 жыл бұрын

This the job I use to do before the Army, now I'm out the Army I'm back in the industry. Work hard and the reward is good.

@HamsterPants522

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnr4596 You're welcome.

@michaeladlaon4236

2 жыл бұрын

Etsing soon. Been thinking this carrer field too!

Im a trucker, but i feel like im in a jail cell that moves. Maritime sounds alot better and im only 37 so i think its worth looking in to.

@nogravity60

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, on the ship you will only feel like you are in a prison that moves.

@predator0010

4 жыл бұрын

Same prison(sometimes worse) more money

@rogerhagariii

4 жыл бұрын

Beats any other form of transportation industry! It’s a lifestyle great way to earn a living

@evanm9026

4 жыл бұрын

robin vail you are in a cell that you move. Being a trucker is the worst. Why....... you travel the US. You are in the truck all day and you ain’t getting paid when ur not driving but your still there in the cell.

@evanm9026

4 жыл бұрын

HateGovernment realizing the job sucks and not put up w the bullshit. Is not a crappy attitude.

Retired US Navy, enjoy your vlog! Many of your thoughts and experiences remind me of how similar life on board a civilian cargo ship is to being on board a military vessel once you are underway. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

Absolutely, as long as you are single.Totally single.I went three years without having a real home, loved it. 7 months at sea, next 5 as an assistant N.A.I.A. Hoops Coach, lived in a campus studio apartment. Did this for two years. Underway, no need to spend much,not that many opportunity's either. Just pay for bar tabs. Housing ,food,medical covered.No car expense.Tried to do it married, missed a kids birth almost , birthdays, summer vacations, every day family life. School functions, and not there to help my wife with real time situations. But if you are single, O M G what a life.

@davidwadsworth8982

4 жыл бұрын

@russiangangland that's why there is a lot of booze, in certain ports hookers, I know 5 captains who average 3.7 wives each. I did the math, 3.7

@isabellabrito6261

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you

@porkbacon7283

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man just gotta ask, Do you need a masters degree to become a senior in maritime engineering?

I am about to be sent to my first assigned vessel in a couple of days or so and I stumbled upon this. This really made me excited and look forward to my life on board. I think what I realized in this video is that our job is all about how you look at it and your attitude towards it. If you consider it a job. Than it will become a boring and stressful ride. But if you look at it like it's an adventure and self improvement then you might even like it better when your on board rather than being on land. Thanks. You really made my day bro

@cactusjack9574

Жыл бұрын

How do I get into this job?

Attending California Maritime Academy in 2 weeks because of your videos

@Lambiscon4906

6 жыл бұрын

Only made this for comments it's not all glamour lots of long hours and little sleep

@jayburrow7826

6 жыл бұрын

.

@asiblingproduction

6 жыл бұрын

Only made this for comments hey! Me two! Ill be Engine Company!

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

Great! Good luck out there, try to score a cadetship with crusie lines!

@TrBo1736

6 жыл бұрын

Ayy, I'm at KP

After 18y in the industry. So far I've worked in Cruise Ships, RoRo-Pax, Research and Commercial/Private Yachts. Though my needs have changed I feel Maritime is still a great sector to be in. Good to see you promoting it!

@mourinenelima

2 ай бұрын

How do I get to work in private yatch Currently I'm in school and I don't know the steps to take thereafter

@captainbligh2504

2 ай бұрын

@@mourinenelima to get in depends on what you are interested in. If you want to go to sea, then there are 4 paths: Deck, Engineering, Hospitality side and Catering. If it’s yachting you want to get into, there are plenty of ways in. Simply look up yacht recruitment. If it the hospitality side, best you develop some skills shore side first. If it’s Deck or Engineering, look for a Cadetship.

This, as a career is rewarding. I learned loving my job even more as a seafarer when i met my wife and started building our family.

Requires a special type of person to enjoy this job. Anyone considering working at sea should really think about how they will cope mentally being away from home and things you enjoy.

I wish I’d seen this video when i was in High School! You’re helping a lot of people.👍

Not sure why your video was recommended to me, but I'm glad it was. Awesome stuff

I'm Danish, and I pay 60% tax 😶 Plus we have taxes on everything else we buy..

@oban6051

5 жыл бұрын

Martin Gorm Hansen Socialism sucks man.

@user-rt7lr4sg4b

5 жыл бұрын

Brutal Progeny not really

@jonikournoutos4380

5 жыл бұрын

Mike T Easy for you to say hahaha do you live in a socialist country?

@cyberlord64

5 жыл бұрын

60%??? 60???? Da fak is up with that?

@rodrigop9714

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I hate public school healthcare and all that too XD. I wonder why Denmark was rated the happiest country several times tho. Hi from Spain 🖖

You honestly have motivated me to look into this type of job , I’m actually excited ... thank you

Just a dockhand now, doing pumpout boat logging days for my 6pak, thanks for broadening my horizons even more.

As former sailor in the U.S. Navy, I commend you a lot for this videos. I always wondered what life is like a merchant (not from just those documentaries on tv). In a lot of ways the lifestyle on board are similarwith having a chain of command, separation of duty, inspections ect, ect, ect. In light of recent incidents, I really enjoyed my time at sea. No better feeling than standing on foscle and watching all type of vessels sail by. Oh and the rough seas haha. Fair winds and following seas man

I love this entire video. I have found self improvement to be my pastime. It’s all I do, learn skills, or think philosophy. I feel like Iv seen so much through imagination that I can completely relate. It really draws me in.

Maritime? More like merry time amiright

@JeffHK

5 жыл бұрын

rite

@mediocregaming300

5 жыл бұрын

Aye sir

@ARPat2000

5 жыл бұрын

Joseph Stalin I didn't know Stalin liked making puns

@displaychicken

5 жыл бұрын

Aarya Patel you didn’t know Stalin loves puns? Sounds like you were Russian to judgement!

@IO-gm5qw

5 жыл бұрын

Eric Schick I’m Lenin towards subscribing to you

I love your videos so much, would love to see more about your life on the sea,😉 you just earned a new subscriber💪😎

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

+James B thanks james!

You should look up tax percentages in the Netherlands. You'll instantly faint.

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

+Moslim Islam 52 holy... and 72% in the past 😵😵

@54jaroldoshoot

6 жыл бұрын

In the 40's and 50's USA's top tax bracket was around 90%. It topped out at 94% in 1944.

@Excalibur_86

6 жыл бұрын

Charles Thomson yeah good thing u guys have trump lol tired of winning yet?

@michaelpapadopoulos6054

6 жыл бұрын

lol this is nothing compared to greece. in its first year, a company has to pay 110% of its revenue to the government. thats right. you have to GIVE MORE MONEY TO THE GOVERNMENT THAN YOU MAKE!

@timdesmet9870

6 жыл бұрын

michael papadopoulos yeah but greece kinda went bankrupt so...

This is excellent! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the world of maritime life. I wish the best for your career!

Can you do a video breaking down different jobs that are available in the Maritime industry?

@skys6655

3 жыл бұрын

Thatd be dope. I was put on to this by a someone but idk what to even start lookin into

@deboralimapereiraamorim492

3 жыл бұрын

Inspectors with Irata

@skys6655

3 жыл бұрын

Update: so after some research on yt lol i found that there is usually 3 paths to go down. First is the deck which leads more towards becoming a captain and running the top side of the ship. Second is the engineers which lead to becoming a chief engineer and basically takes on the role of making sure the ship runs. Then finally if you wanna cook you can be the chef and make sure the people eat

im very interested if you make a video about deck department vs engine department XD

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

Deck, i could never handle the noise and greasy oil everywhere. Rather sip my coffee and day dream looking out windows LOL

@rhonmarmalig8406

6 жыл бұрын

JeffHK well that is true but sad cause im an engine cadet myself

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

But i admire engineers more than any deck position. Because it takes tremendous amount of skill and knowledge to do the job right.

@nikhilbhale79

6 жыл бұрын

No deck vs engine room on KZread please. Hahaha

@nikhilbhale79

6 жыл бұрын

Stivan Medicov Not on ocean-going ships. But you can try oil rigs or offshore ships. They have medics and fire safety officers onboard.

Hey JeffHk, i love watching your videos and just wanted to say a little thank you. I applied to be an engineer back in 2010 when i just left school... but the market was shot over here in the uk. Then after watching your videos and some others i decided to give it a shot. And now i'm just about to enter the world of shipping with P&O Ferries, got my training ahead of me, but say i am excited is an understatement... so whilst i wont be going to far flung locations like you are, i am going to be living my dream. so cheers mate for inspiring me to give my dream a second chance.. 7 years after i thought it was over. All the best from the UK Dan :)

I don't have any specific interest in the Maritime industry, but i've really been enjoying your channel on the topic... because of how interesting your videos are! Keep up the great work, "matey"! lol

Thank you Jeff for another good one! You seem so sincere and deep. It seems you are living what you are describing :) Very genuine!

You know what's interesting, is what you said toward the end of the video- how solitude has made you realize the fragility and pure majesty of life. And wanting to make a difference. These are the same conclusions that I've come to (and I suspect a lot of other people have too). It really strikes home. Well, I can tell you that you've made a difference in my life. You've opened the door to a possible route I can take my life down in case my primary interests or goals don't come to fruition. Looking out into the open ocean with nothing around me except the stars and water, made me really appreciate how lucky we all are to even exist in the first place.

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

Well said! Agree with everything

@bobbyjay671

6 жыл бұрын

Makingblah71 ,

Another great/motivational video!

Jeff I live right next to Cal Maritime here in the states and see the training vessel almost every day. I won’t ever go into Maritime but your insight is amazing. Thanks for putting in the time. Different perspectives make us better people. Great to see what the cadets get to experience when they leave .

@laughingram7287

2 жыл бұрын

I attended Cal Maritime and have helped two others go through that school as well. One graduated in 2010 and the other graduated in 2020. It is a great school and there are other opportunities besides sailing when you graduate from there. One of the guys I helped graduated from there with Mechanical Engine degree. He is currently doing great in his career. Ram

Hey guy's am Anthony from Africa..........am 16 year's old just got a admission to maritime university am so grateful.....thanks for this video I once think I will spend my life in sea never knew there was holiday.......thanks again.......i wish to be a captain someday

@OvPdTurtle

5 жыл бұрын

Abonyi Anthony nice

@averysutherland201

5 жыл бұрын

“Look at me! I am de captain now!”

@cyberdiver7076

5 жыл бұрын

I'm from Hong Kong and I'm working on it. I hope I can get in the Maritime training school this year.

@maniteja2783

5 жыл бұрын

Hii antony iam from India where is maritime University I want to join there to look me as a captain

@johnreyvictory8416

4 жыл бұрын

Goodluck bro. Me too

Could you make a video on how to get some of these jobs?

@jeiku5314

6 жыл бұрын

John Bolyard Craigslist.

@redfire316

6 жыл бұрын

Maritime academy school

@camshea3000

6 жыл бұрын

If your from New England mass maritime is a great school

@drewchorlton342

5 жыл бұрын

SIU

@RocketRabbittt

5 жыл бұрын

I would like to know the name of the "job" in portuguese so i could find it on google. Is Maritime the official name?

People stuck on land have no excuse to take a break... some of us can be at work all week but never get that 3 months of rest we need. I have been in a situation where I work close to 12 hours a day, no matter how much weekend you have you can never recover from it. The reason why you like being out at sea is the same reason why I like being in Tasmania, being far away and alone can be great for reflection, and I think it's becoming more and more difficult for those working in the office, especially in Singapore. It's why I don't blame people for going crazy or becoming narrow-minded.

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

Well said Daniel! same thing happening in Hong Kong its quite depressing.

@allanchartrand

6 жыл бұрын

I work 14 hours a day for 7 months . Save me

@DanielLame

6 жыл бұрын

Work culture differs from country to country, as well as from industry to industry... sometimes you have to choose between getting paid to work like a slave or don't work at all...

@DanielLame

6 жыл бұрын

That kind of rudeness is totally uncalled for. I hope your high pressure job is not driving you mad. Have a healthy happy life ahead.

@user-lg9mk9wd2l

6 жыл бұрын

Blah Blob chill out you're the goon lmao so angry for no reason.

Even if it a "lonely" job, I LOVE Solitude! I'd do it in a heartbeat!!

Solitude, you’ve nailed it. I think I should plan for some more of that (in my short 2 day weekend, haha). Thanks for the good ideas and pleasant story of your life at sea!

Cool stuff! I used to work on seismic vessels as data aquisition specialist. I loved the connection with the oceans worldwide.

never even thought about this as a career choice... its not promoted in the inner city like military nursing and truck driving for ex. very interesting.

@slantdwave

5 жыл бұрын

You got it. It's brilliant

@ssbohio

5 жыл бұрын

In the inner city of Toledo, Ohio (my hometown), we have a Maritime Academy which has been in operation for years now.

@davecrupel2817

5 жыл бұрын

Which is good. Minimal competition. Only findable for those who look.

@iraqattacks

5 жыл бұрын

don't want "inner city" no way

@johnathons1789

5 жыл бұрын

Black people cant swim they have dense bones

Was a joy listen to ya ! Enjoy your awesome sealife and always take care of you !!! Best wishes from the landscapes 🤘👍⚓️🐞🌻🤝😘

Just passed my UK class 2 orals yesterday. It's an amazing career with great prospects..great video as always.

The only channel i hit the bell XD

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

Was going to become an economist. Watched tons of videos about seafaring and quited my university after 1st year of study. Already have passed 2 years in maritime uni and had a 2.5 month practice. Totally worth it. In 3.5 years i will become the most satisfied 4th engineer in the fucking world. Guys, im just really happy about that. GL everyone

@crishnaholmes7730

8 ай бұрын

How much is tuition at maritime school

You’re a wise young man! I like your videos, very enlightening and informative.

Thank you very much for these information.👍

My uncle was working with a Maritime Company and retired in 2012 and it didn't pay well for him. He regrets it. He even went to that Maritime school in Maryland to get recertified.

Swedish taxes go up to 56.6% AND we have taxes on everything you buy 😥

@BlakeBigfoot

5 жыл бұрын

xICant Fly lucky you.

@yoyoyo3531

5 жыл бұрын

xICant Fly it will go up even more over the coming years, to pay for all the people your government has let into your country.

@simonji2940

5 жыл бұрын

@@yoyoyo3531 nah thete is an election here soon, taxes will go down. Hopefully a lot.

@TheBarryWaterman

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately thats what you get for living in swede-istan. Sucks dude, goodluck.

@phoenixshade3

5 жыл бұрын

@@simonji2940 Not unless you're voting out anyone from a party with "socialist" in the name. Sure, everyone is going to _claim_ they will reduce taxes, but politicians get elected on _lies_ and the public is stupid enough to believe them over and over again.

Very easy interesting video. Thanks for your perspective. And you’re very lucky to have learned the importance of family/personal relationships at such a young age.

Wow, now I have a great idea on what I should do after school. Thanks!

Nice opinions, but I prefer the air than the sea.

@thicc800ty

6 жыл бұрын

Yup getting into clouds seems better than sailing over 5m of waves 😂

@Thibault_95

6 жыл бұрын

Horst Wessel I prefer the ground lmao.

@thatsnodildo1974

6 жыл бұрын

Horst Wessel nah i like my feet on the ground

@internetexpert8153

6 жыл бұрын

I just like to explore our beautiful habitat weather it be air sea or land

@raisins7976

5 жыл бұрын

I prefer space

I’m 18 and I decided that this is what I want to do as my career. I just want to thank you for giving me the insight on what I should be expecting when I leave next month, you helped me so much and I appreciate it. Thanks.

@czomos6993

11 ай бұрын

So how has it been?

Thank you for sharing and making this world a better place looks like i'm going to school again and apply for a maritime job

Really love this info and really love your perspective

Two years after high school I looked into the Merchant Marines. The shop steward asked me to step in his office. He said, I am going to talk to you like you are my own son. “The US Merchant Marines are a thing of the past”. All those ships you see out there are mostly manned by people from other countries

@apelife9615

Жыл бұрын

I'm from VA Hampton Roads area so THATS BIG 🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢 SIU or MSC are always HIRING

@BigJack273

5 ай бұрын

So what does that mean?

When I saw the thumbnail I was thinking this is a lowkey promo vid for marmite

Thank you. So positive and informative!

Listing to you talk ,a lot of young people could really benefit the way you did learning what's important in life , family friends taking care of yourself ,seeing the world . Great Video

Wow. This my other choice of career when I was younger (because my dad is also maritime)Im pretty sure this job fits me as I also love soltitude, but I took IT instead. I don't regret anything very close on finishing a coding bootcamp. Someday I knew I could also travel the world. We have our own timezones. Happy to stumble to your channel as I will have a different perspective if I had different choices in my life.

@kaptainset

Жыл бұрын

how is life for you today?

@hermanomark

Жыл бұрын

@@kaptainset I'm a web dev now, life has been good and bad. Had a lot of responsibilities in my work that I'm proud of but I'm not yet satisfied to where I'am now. I slack way to hard these past couple of years maybe because of covid, my relationship to my so and my personal struggle. This year I plan to learn new things in programming to advance my career.

@kaptainset

Жыл бұрын

@@hermanomark Good luck man, wish you the best

Improving yourself is very good idea being isolated on a ship. Really makes you think that you should do that, you dont have distractors. Eventually if you really really prefer passive rest, you can do stuff like downloading 1Tb of series/movies (or anime, just me :3), 50+ books to read (in my case mangas), download some of old videos from YT, get the laptop with some cool older games (there's a plenty of them before the time of internet) and you are done with boredom! Or just learn stuff on computer - like Jeff :P That's not that hard. Everyone just need to find their way to cope with that. Of course it is not possible for everyone.

Yooo i can relate to this video so much! I have sailed small boats my whole life but never really took the decition to study maritime, i am currently surfing and playing lol all day. my study is starting in september, i will study in Holland. Thank for the motivation!

My oldest son goes to Sunny Maritime in NY. So proud of him! My youngest is a senior in High school and in the process of applying to this college as well! I dont know u and I really feel proud and happy for your accomplishments! Your parents are very blessed to have a kid like you! 🤗

If I only knew this ten years ago!

@T2VR

6 жыл бұрын

Zach P I was going to become an engineer, then I went into finance... should of kept with engineering.

@ApoBeef

6 жыл бұрын

Trevor. I'm an engineer and I should've gone into medical.

@katastrofskyy

6 жыл бұрын

Alan Vuong I'm in medical and I should've gone into IT

@eslamessam7391

6 жыл бұрын

I'm broke and I should get a job

@eyebeebak

6 жыл бұрын

I'm in IT, and should've become a professional baseball player.

I'm finishing all my subjects on december, and going on board as a cadet next year, and for some reason you talking about solitude and loving what you do, trully putting your emotions in this video calmed me, I hope I get to feel like you someday. Keep up the good work.

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck Carolina!

@reybermachado2044

6 жыл бұрын

Carolina Herrera keep calm you only need to be clear and believe in your own magic !!! Kisses from bogota

@CEOofSleep

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Cadet

I'm on my way there man! Thank You for all your info.'s!!!❤️💯

Sir, I want to say thank You for all your videos. You are doing a great job that help's young seamans and newcommers.

I start Southampton Maritime Academy in September - As a deck officer ! All my best regards from the UK Jeff! Again thanks for the amazing content and inspiration :D

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@PedroRodriguez-kg4bq

6 жыл бұрын

The Adventures Of Porteous Hi 👋 did you go straight from school into southampton college? I’m 23 and work in a hospital in a “skilled” job but want a career change.

The closest thing in my range of engineering choices is naval science, and in Florida we've got coastlines all over lol 👌

LOL rocks bro!!! Thx for sharing your thoughts

Hey dude! Im really glad to have found this video. Been a sailor since 14 (my father and a decade older brother are both captains) and felt really fucking down. Due to the 'life schedule' I have its hard to keep meaningful relationships etc, but watching this really helped me realised how lucky I am to have it. Even thou many times Ive looked down on myself for loving this 'selfish life', as my ex fianceé has said, I dont see many 22yos being able to provide for family of 5 (my parents, sister living her dream in Oslo, Norway and brother that works less profitable part of the industry) or owning a semi-succesfull company all by their own. Thanks for it, even thou I knew everything youve said - needed that tad bit of inspiration.

Hats off to jeff!

Jeff, may I ask, how did you end up getting into the maritime business in the first place? A family connection, or a chance conversation at school? Thinking back to my school days, there are numerous areas of industry and commerce that were never mentioned at all. This is why your videos are so fascinating to me, it's a completely different slice of life, something most people never even think about, but fundamental to our modern world. I have to say, and I'm sure others would agree, it helps that you have such a marvelous editing style, with humour and brevity.

@crishnaholmes7730

8 ай бұрын

Are you interested in trying

@waylonvanniekerk5805

6 ай бұрын

@@crishnaholmes7730YES

I am so grateful for what you do, for how important your information is. ❣️

Thank you for this very informative video!

Mariner just like Doctor or Lawyer, even when stock market crash, people still need doctor's care in the hospital, Lawyer actually got more law suits during depression than when economy is booming, because when economy is booming, people didn't want to fight each other.

Agreed 100%, it’s the best of the best! Have a good watch Jeff!

Awesome video man

Great Video bro! Keep learning on the ship. Your video editing‘s good. I’m sure it’ll get better in time :D Thanks for the vid. Been thinking bout this 😊

I'm 17 and doing Alevels can you tell me what qualifications you need? Should I carry on doing Alevels I've got one year left or should I get some experience and get an apprenticeship? Thanks love the vids.

Hey man. Great video. I am a fellow canadian and I am curious how to get in to this industry. If you have any info on where to apply it would be greatly appreciated

Great video bro 🙌

Finally some positive information about this industry!

i have had several fellow workers who worked in the merchant marine..none of the made more than $100K even after 14 years. Ship Captains make around $150k a year so where are you getting $400k a year?

@mynameis______392

5 жыл бұрын

The maritime pilots can make the 400k not the captains

@larsdeb1

5 жыл бұрын

@@mynameis______392 They are a rare breed and if you want to become one of those 400K ones, you need to be family or a really close friend. It's all shielded off... No one gets a job from the outside, cruise captains is where the money's at, but then again is it a nice job??

@ASPWilson

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly, a VLCC or LNG Captain can expect 15-18K a month and they sail for 6 months a year. So this is pure bullshit to tell to people 400K a year. Pilot salary even at Ras Tanurah Oil Port is really less than 400k a year....

@avecii1457

4 жыл бұрын

Because this video is clickbait

@atlanticocean640

4 жыл бұрын

My friend makes 1,000 a day on tugboat as a chief engineer 8 on 8 off. New York to Philadelphia hauling oil

Idol Kuya 😊🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

😀

@austrone8586

6 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Roque Catipay Pinoy?

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

@SiMangoPie Mahal Kita

@austrone8586

6 жыл бұрын

JeffHK i dont know if its Google Translate but....... Idol hi!!!

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

well my gf is half pinoy, i learn a little

Great work! Your video is awesome!

Pretty cool page man, the bright sides sure sound good. Just subscribed!

Gr8, compilation. Feel like all direct from heart... I took a some time to completely understand ur thoughts in dis video... Looks like u r too young to talk abt life, but agreed, whatever u said is correct.

@dbhm5189

5 жыл бұрын

Ragul Anand everyones life is different just because someone is young and hasnt gone through what you have doesnt mean they dont jave any wise things to share or say

@sragul

5 жыл бұрын

Roy M agreed

My fiancé’s has a bachelor degree in electric engineering, and now he’s also studying to become ship captain.

Great video wish I was in my 20s. The benefit of growing up with videos to research your career, in the 80s you were on your own and good luck. Hope your career hoes well. Thanks for the great vid.

That's why mariners are more time specific.... Thanks budy for creating your channel and making videos

i'm fucking being on a ship 400 k?

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

ya Maritime Pilots in the USA, the catch is it takes about 7~8 years to get a Captain License (so kind of like Doctor...but less study more practical skills)

@airhogglider

6 жыл бұрын

JeffHK then it takes another 10-12 years, pay bonds, before you become a full Pilot.

@TrBo1736

6 жыл бұрын

You have to know people for most ports, though. Unless you're really, really good

@TrBo1736

6 жыл бұрын

Most American ports, or so I hear

@dancam777ify

6 жыл бұрын

JeffHK More practical skills? Ummm I rather be able to save lives than dock a boat. But it seems like a neat career.

I just signed up for merchant navy and wait for the answer..cant wait

@calebmurphy5719

5 жыл бұрын

Good Luck

@markgonzalez3432

5 жыл бұрын

Where do you go to apply?

@tisjoker4420

5 жыл бұрын

mark gonzalez there is an academy in my hometown. You go there do some paperwork and wait to be picked.

@BruhWhyDidTheyChangeThis

5 жыл бұрын

The Narrator ok so where is your home town

@tisjoker4420

5 жыл бұрын

Jamie Williams that's where you are wrong. Naval duties cost me 6 months at sea and 6 months at land. Beside the salary that its quite high i can travel around the world for free. My hometown is Thessaloniki Greece

I just entered a Maritime School Program...This video was very informative.Thank You!!

I used to be a ship physician in the navy and later cruise ships. Most exiciting and fulfilling and reasonably well remunerated as well. But it's a young man's game. I have a lovely family and home that I enjoy coming back to each day. Kudos to people who are still able to do 6 months tours of duty. But as you grow older your priorities change.

I'm from the Philippines! I'll become a seaman someday!!! 🇵🇭

thanks for this jeff! will be sharing ☺ Ingat po lagi

@JeffHK

6 жыл бұрын

+Blessie Riano 🙏 🙏 ❤️

@hazelmaemanalo6990

6 жыл бұрын

babae Marine?

Thanks for this vid! I’m only 14 and I wanna be a container ship captain some day, this really means a lot to me and that it’s really worth doing this

Nice vid. Love your number 10....very true; all of it.