Cruise Ship Employment - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-29T00:40:29Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cruise-ship-employment?groupUrl=cruiseshipmassagetherapists&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello Alex,
My name is Chaise…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2012-05-19:2887274:Comment:2619812012-05-19T05:37:31.104ZChaise N Hasanhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/ChaiseNHasan
<p>Hello Alex,</p>
<p>My name is Chaise and I'm just about to graduate from Cortiva. I just had a few basic questions.</p>
<p>What are some general requirements to become an LMT on a cruise ship?</p>
<p>What is the usual rate of pay?</p>
<p>How many days a week do you work the 12 hour shifts?</p>
<p>What are the living conditions like?</p>
<p>Can I transfer my earnings directly to my bank account from sea?</p>
<p>I'll have more later but a lot of these have been answered by your posts and I…</p>
<p>Hello Alex,</p>
<p>My name is Chaise and I'm just about to graduate from Cortiva. I just had a few basic questions.</p>
<p>What are some general requirements to become an LMT on a cruise ship?</p>
<p>What is the usual rate of pay?</p>
<p>How many days a week do you work the 12 hour shifts?</p>
<p>What are the living conditions like?</p>
<p>Can I transfer my earnings directly to my bank account from sea?</p>
<p>I'll have more later but a lot of these have been answered by your posts and I really appreciate it thankyou!</p>
<p></p> Hi Natalee, thanks for readin…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-07-14:2887274:Comment:1881062011-07-14T07:41:39.801ZAlex Friginohttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/probodywork
<p><i>Hi Natalee, thanks for reading here + good question unfortunately don't have an answer...</i><i> …</i></p>
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<p><i>Hi Natalee, thanks for reading here + good question unfortunately don't have an answer...</i><i> </i></p>
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</blockquote> yes I don't like their busine…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-07-14:2887274:Comment:1877372011-07-14T07:39:10.650ZAlex Friginohttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/probodywork
<p>yes I don't like their business practices at all. </p>
<p>yes I don't like their business practices at all. </p> Steiner's faq listed hundreds…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-07-03:2887274:Comment:1820362011-07-03T07:48:17.021ZGary W Addis, LMThttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/GaryWAddis
<p>Steiner's faq listed hundreds of dollars the applicant must pay out of pocket, and the faq does not provide you with even a round about figure of earnings potential. </p>
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<p>No thank you. I will not pay an employer to hire me.</p>
<p>Steiner's faq listed hundreds of dollars the applicant must pay out of pocket, and the faq does not provide you with even a round about figure of earnings potential. </p>
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<p>No thank you. I will not pay an employer to hire me.</p> Natalee Law and Ethics in the…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-04-12:2887274:Comment:768302010-04-12T23:56:42.348ZDarcy Neibaurhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/DarcyNeibaur
Natalee Law and Ethics in the State of Florida for the First time is 10 hours of Law and I think 4 of Ethics. Wherever did 100 hours come from? Even the review every 2 years is only 8 hours for Law, Ethics, HIV, and Medical Errors.<br />
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<cite>Natalee Tate said:…</cite>
Natalee Law and Ethics in the State of Florida for the First time is 10 hours of Law and I think 4 of Ethics. Wherever did 100 hours come from? Even the review every 2 years is only 8 hours for Law, Ethics, HIV, and Medical Errors.<br />
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<cite>Natalee Tate said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cruise-ship-employment?groupUrl=cruiseshipmassagetherapists&xg_source=activity&id=2887274%3ATopic%3A33119&groupId=2887274%3AGroup%3A33061&page=2#2887274Comment76821"><div>Dear Alex,<br/>I've been skimming your posts over the past few weeks, and I find all of your information useful. I'm still tossing around the idea of working on a cruise line, but I think I'm going to go ahead and apply. One question I have for you that I don't think I've seen answered: Will I need to be nationally certified as opposed to state certified in order to work? Also, I know that even if you are nationally certified, Florida still requires a MT to complete another (100 hour?) course in law and ethics in order to work in that state. Being from New Jersey, I would assume I would have to complete this course? Thanks for taking time to reply :)<br/><br/>Natalee</div>
</blockquote> Hi Joseph,
thanks for joinin…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-03-09:2887274:Comment:710132010-03-09T23:15:39.048ZAlex Friginohttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/probodywork
Hi Joseph,<br />
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thanks for joining the group. Yes plenty of fun and, for the me I was back then, plenty of upsides: the views, the travel, the people, the energy was over the top (music, theater, watersports, white sands, blue waters:) the buffets were yummi (how about pizza, chinese, seafood, beef, chicken, and lobster_ in the same meal!...lol!)<br />
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You make money but you work HARD for it. In choosing this, consider the opportunity costs. If you were to work just as hard on land for the same six…
Hi Joseph,<br />
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thanks for joining the group. Yes plenty of fun and, for the me I was back then, plenty of upsides: the views, the travel, the people, the energy was over the top (music, theater, watersports, white sands, blue waters:) the buffets were yummi (how about pizza, chinese, seafood, beef, chicken, and lobster_ in the same meal!...lol!)<br />
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You make money but you work HARD for it. In choosing this, consider the opportunity costs. If you were to work just as hard on land for the same six months, set-up your practice right, market it right, be studious, and adhere to the hippocratic oath, you would have enough disposable income to soon go cruising as a passenger and RECEIVE the massages. If you are going to do it for the money, be warned.<br />
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Until I hear differently from someone recently disembarked or from a rep of one of the concessionaries that things have changed I will have to hold the main downside points on record as being:<br />
1)low pay<br />
2)long hours<br />
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For your more quantitative questions please read through my other posts and replies to the group.<br />
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Best regards,<br />
Alex<br />
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<cite>Joseph Matties said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cruise-ship-employment?groupUrl=cruiseshipmassagetherapists&commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A66221&xg_source=activity&groupId=2887274%3AGroup%3A33061#2887274Comment66221"><div>Hey Alex,<br/> <br/>
You make it sound like being on a cruise ship isn't the best life. Is there any upside to being on one? Is the money good? About how much would you say you could take home a week? You also said no breaks. Does that mean that you at bad then why do people work out there?<br/>
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Thank you,<br/>
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Joe</div>
</blockquote> Thanks Joseph. Yes I think yo…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-03-09:2887274:Comment:710072010-03-09T22:50:12.451ZAlex Friginohttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/probodywork
Thanks Joseph. Yes I think you're gonna love it there. Please keep in touch. Best regards, Alex<br />
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<cite>Joseph Williams said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cruise-ship-employment?groupUrl=cruiseshipmassagetherapists&commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A66221&xg_source=activity&groupId=2887274%3AGroup%3A33061#2887274Comment65606"><div>Hi Alex,<br></br> Well that makes me feel better, because I thought my excitement about Austin was simply due to the…</div>
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Thanks Joseph. Yes I think you're gonna love it there. Please keep in touch. Best regards, Alex<br />
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<cite>Joseph Williams said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cruise-ship-employment?groupUrl=cruiseshipmassagetherapists&commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A66221&xg_source=activity&groupId=2887274%3AGroup%3A33061#2887274Comment65606"><div>Hi Alex,<br/> Well that makes me feel better, because I thought my excitement about Austin was simply due to the fact I have never lived any where else out side of Waco. I look forward to growing as both as an individual and a professional in Austin. Thanks so very much for boosting my confidence in my relocation.<br/>
Highly appreciated,<br/>
Joseph</div>
</blockquote> Hey Alex,
You make it sound…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-02-16:2887274:Comment:662212010-02-16T14:57:05.349ZJoseph Mattieshttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/JosephMatties
Hey Alex,<br />
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You make it sound like being on a cruise ship isn't the best life. Is there any upside to being on one? Is the money good? About how much would you say you could take home a week? You also said no breaks. Does that mean that you work 7 days a week? I was thinking of working on one of these ships when I first started school. Not really into the idea of it anymore but I thought it might be a good way to save up money? Is there a chance for any fun out there at all? I realize it's not a…
Hey Alex,<br />
<br />
You make it sound like being on a cruise ship isn't the best life. Is there any upside to being on one? Is the money good? About how much would you say you could take home a week? You also said no breaks. Does that mean that you work 7 days a week? I was thinking of working on one of these ships when I first started school. Not really into the idea of it anymore but I thought it might be a good way to save up money? Is there a chance for any fun out there at all? I realize it's not a vacation because your out there to work. Do they let you determine weather or not you can handle 12hr shifts of non stop massages. How long did you work on the ships? I guess I'm trying to see a plus side to it all. If it is really all that bad then why do people work out there?<br />
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Thank you,<br />
<br />
Joe Hi Alex,
Well that makes me f…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-02-13:2887274:Comment:656062010-02-13T09:01:56.182ZJoseph Williamshttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/JosephWilliams
Hi Alex,<br />
Well that makes me feel better, because I thought my excitement about Austin was simply due to the fact I have never lived any where else out side of Waco. I look forward to growing as both as an individual and a professional in Austin. Thanks so very much for boosting my confidence in my relocation.<br />
Highly appreciated,<br />
Joseph
Hi Alex,<br />
Well that makes me feel better, because I thought my excitement about Austin was simply due to the fact I have never lived any where else out side of Waco. I look forward to growing as both as an individual and a professional in Austin. Thanks so very much for boosting my confidence in my relocation.<br />
Highly appreciated,<br />
Joseph Hi Joseph,
welcome to the gro…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-02-12:2887274:Comment:654002010-02-12T18:17:18.241ZAlex Friginohttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/probodywork
Hi Joseph,<br />
welcome to the group! Fond memories of Waco (ex-bear) but Austin remains one of my favorite US cities. Lots of spas and private practice opportunities for MT's. The lake provides the fun aspects of the cruising life with none of the hassles: waterskiing, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, swimming. I trust you will find your groove there.<br />
Keep in touch,<br />
Alex<br />
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<cite>Joseph Williams said:…</cite>
Hi Joseph,<br />
welcome to the group! Fond memories of Waco (ex-bear) but Austin remains one of my favorite US cities. Lots of spas and private practice opportunities for MT's. The lake provides the fun aspects of the cruising life with none of the hassles: waterskiing, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, swimming. I trust you will find your groove there.<br />
Keep in touch,<br />
Alex<br />
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<cite>Joseph Williams said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cruise-ship-employment?groupUrl=cruiseshipmassagetherapists&commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A64145&xg_source=activity&groupId=2887274%3AGroup%3A33061#2887274Comment64145"><div>Cruise ships was my origanl goal and dream as massage therapist...i have not cruised yet but i still have that desire. I planned to move to austin this summer but if i could get a position on a cruise ship i would take it in a heart beat.</div>
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