I wonder what life is like as a crew member?

Being a seafarer is a job that pays relatively well, and at the same time, life and work at sea are relatively boring, lonely, and difficult. Wives who are sailors may spend less time together, but the emphasis is on the relationship between husband and wife.

In terms of salary, depending on the size of the freighter, the average monthly salary is about 20,000 yuan. After working for half a year, it is enough to support me to take a half-year break.

The captain’s monthly salary is high, with an average of about 50,000 yuan, the first mate’s is about 30,000 yuan, and the average sailor only earns 4,000 yuan per month.

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Disadvantages

1. The work is boring and there is little contact with the outside world. The only people in contact are colleagues and leaders.

2. The food is relatively simple and vegetables are in short supply. In the first few weeks, you can often eat vegetables. If you sail for a long time, almost every meal in the next few weeks will be meat, and vegetables will become a scarce species.

3. The environment is harsh, especially for cabin crew, who are exposed to high temperatures every day in their working environment. In bad weather, ships rock and roll, and almost everyone gets seasick.

4. With the implementation of safety management system, prevention of marine pollution, various inspections, etc., the labor intensity of crew members has greatly increased. The responsibilities of senior crew members are not only limited to ship driving, but also to the management of various tasks. For various file reports, paper work takes up a considerable proportion of time.

5. Being far away from land and relatives, supporting the elderly and educating children all depend on the sister-in-law herself. If not handled well, it can easily lead to a family emotional crisis.

People's Daily Online-Revealing the life of cargo ship crew: Average monthly salary is 20,000, and it is difficult to find a partner