Waitress at Star CruisesThe good thingsWorking on a cruise ship gave me the opportunity to travel to different Asian countries and work in a multicultural setting. I was exposed to learning various languages and be knowledgeable not limited to my field of work but to different scopes that enhanced my leadership skills, and equipped me with useful know-hows on safety and crowd management.
The challengesThe common challenge of seafarers is working long hours with no day offs. Another challenge working onboard is whenever the seas are heavy, there is physical, emotional and mental stress.