Why I Really Quit Cruise Ships and Chose to Stay Home
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey sailors,
As many of you know, I left my last cruise ship in November 2023 and haven't been back since. I believe I told you I was planning to stay at home for a while but I didn't tell you why so that is what I will discuss in this video, amongst other things.
Thank you so so so much for watching and always supporting me. You are the absolute best and I hope you're having the best week possible!
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At 73 years of age, I found that you can't plan your life for single day events such as Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations, and Funerals. I asked myself, "would it change the event either way if I was there or not"? Answer is a resounding NO, as the event is never about or for me. Me being there is only for SELF gratification. Live your life for YOU, as God forbid, it could end tomorrow.
You are so right!! Thank you so much. I really appreciate this! Xx
I am also 73 years old. I totally agree.
No mention of that boyfriend, is he still in your life? You seem depressed.
I completely understand Lucy. I did one contract as Youth Staff with royal but then had to come home and put my life on pause because my dad's cancer was progressing a lot more than we hoped and he ended up passing away at the end of March last year. I was so glad to be home for the last 6 months of his life but I knew how much that he wanted me to go on another contract and managed to get a conract in Alaska/Australia starting that June. I'm at the place now where I don't want to do full contracts, I was on Mariner at the start of the year and it was awful, such a hard ship/contract, really long hours, no time off, short staffed. I don't want to put myself through that again. I've said to the scheduler that I'll do fills but I will not be away for christmas. My grandma is 98 next month and is definitely showing her age and I can't bare being away for too long , even though she says she wants me to go back I know she finds it hard when I'm away for so long. I don't think my ship journey is over just yet but things are going to have to change. It's not the same job as it was 2 years ago and I'm not the same person I was 2 years ago.
Also, 100% onboard with scrapbooking. 😂
The opportunity to go back to sea will always be there for you. Take the time to enjoy your special moments with your beautiful family. Loves and hugs!
Are you still with your boyfriend Lucy or have you both moved on ?
I don’t think living the life you want can ever be a mistake. I regret not traveling more when I was younger. You cherish your memories and enjoy ed your Lufei experiences. Stay true to yourself 😎
End came for my cruise career as well, and I don't plan on going back.
I’m 52 now and I worked as cruise staff on ships when I was 19-21, I often dream about those days, it was the best years of my life. There was truly something very special about being young, and carefree on ships. Especially meeting people from all over the world and they become your family.
It’s something that only people that of had that experience can understand.
I’ve traveled a lot since then and even taken many cruises but the funnest times were as crew. But your right when your at home you miss ship life and when you are on the ship you miss your home life and family.
Take care! Hope you enjoy all the days of your life on and off the ships.
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother ❤
Hi Lucy! My deepest condolences for the loss of your grandmother. I understand because I lost my mum 5 years ago due to cancer. Although I was was there it hurt so much that I never got over it and I just know it will be forever
I enjoyed your video veryvmuch. Thank you so much! Please do make videos like that too as those make us feel closer to you.
Have a nice day! Greetings from Portugal
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my grandmother while I was studying overseas for grad school, and I’m so grateful that my in laws paid for me to fly back to the funeral. Just know, like my grandmother was, she was probably so proud of you going out at living life experiencing the world. My grandmother was an avid traveler before she reached old age and pushed all of her grandkids to go experience life. ❤ Just remember you are an amazing person and I’m sure she cherished the fact that her granddaughter was experiencing the world.
6:27 for the reason. your welcome
I'm so very sorry to hear about the death of your grandmother. I know you have some guilt over not being there, however, you can't live your life in fear of what may happen. You need time to heal and then you can make decisions about what you want to do with the rest of your life. Hugs!
Lucy, so sorry to hear about your grandmother’s passing. Sending my condolences to you and your family. It is so hard to be away from loved ones. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you so much! It is so hard. I appreciate youe wishes! Xx
I quit cause of incompetence. I worked for Virgin as well and i couldnt stand having supervisors and managers above me who knew less than me. I had two supervisors who barely spoke english. The promotions were mostly based on how cushty you are with the managers. Luckly for me I can afford to quit ships but i feel for the people who cant.
I left in December. I now have a WFH job for a travel agent. I get paid the same as on ships but feels like less than half the work lol. Yes I’m not travelling but I also have benefits like paid annual leave which isn’t a thing on ships. And days off. Toward the end of my last contract, I was so burnt out all I wanted was sleep. I miss ship life less now than I did a few months ago. Too much bullying onboard. My gran has been diagnosed with dementia too, she’s my last grandparent left. There’s more to life than ships :) x
P.s we tend to only remember the good stuff. And not the things like being stuck in toxic relationships
It's great that you can look back and appreciate all of the good times you had over the years, working on cruise ships!
Thank you!
so sorry to hear about your grandma lucy really hope you go back to doing what you love when you get the chance where did you get your scrap books? actually something i now wanna do as i do alot of cruises and need to make a memory book
Stop the past......look to the future.
The past is just a memory, what you do tomorrow is your reason to live.
Look AHEAD, not behind.
It's so good to see how much you loved (and still love) working on ships. I understand the reason you decided to stay home. Spending quality time with family is very important in life, and you have probably missed a lot over the last 10 years. I really hope you make the decision to return to ships in the future, it really shows when you talk about it how important it is to you.
Thank you Vera! Yes, I absolutely loved my time on ships and wouldn't change it for the world! But, you are right, I did miss alot over the last 10 years! Thanks for watching!
So sorry to hear about your grandmom passing! It’s never easy when you lose someone so special in your life. I do hope you return to cruising someday as I truly believe it’s what you love doing. By the way, How are things going with your boyfriend? You had barely introduced us to him before you ended up leaving cruising…
Lucy you’re a beautiful lady and just do what makes you happy ! Whatever happened between you and Josh ?
This was a fun blog. Really enjoyed it.
Love you and sending love 💗. I’ve said it before, but I actually like your stories and “ramblings”💗💗💗.
PS. Enjoyed your bora bora story where you “sold the fuck” out of creams and makeup in order for your manager to reward you with time off that day 😁😊😊😊
I'm booked for the new Utopia in November. There are 14 of us vacationing in the Bahamas.I'm so excited. My prayers and thoughts to you and your family about your grandmother. I hope you get to cherish these days with your other grandmother. Thanks for sharing and always keeping it real ❤️🙏
HI LUCY. Still love you. Like a sister, not a creep. LOL
My final teaching job overseas ended the same way. And I haven’t been back overseas since. It’s a tough dilemma.
Lucy, thank you for sharing a wonderful (and personal) video! You are an awesome person! You are brave, brilliant and are doing great! Please continue to live an adventurous life, along with caring for family, these are what life is about!!! Fair winds sweetie! 😀And all my best to your whole family!
Thank you so much John! ❤️
@@CruisingAsCrew ❤Right back at you! You're grandma (and whole family) is a blessed lady to have you there! Fair winds! 😀
Thank you for sharing more about your life. I’m so sorry about your grandmother.
Thank you so much!
I hope you will use some of your home time to learn some skills you can fall back on if cruising becomes difficult or impossible. You had it right-life is LONG, and it’s longer and more challenging if one lacks employable skills. You have a great opportunity now to pick up those skills. If you enjoy having a TH-cam channel, perhaps you’d enjoy broadcasting and technical training. Whatever you do, I wish you all the best.
I think we work together on Rhapsody 2015, U worked at the spa?
This is such a raw emotional video. Thank you. I'm 64 and love following you.
Keep up the great videos.
JoAnn
Family is everything ….
Thanks, Lucy, for the update on why you decided to leave the ships.
TBH - I was sad when you said your were ending your career ... I think you were really good at it and the content you made based on the work you were doing was always first rate. I love that for an extremely attractive women, you carry yourself with a sense of modesty and class that comes across on camera very well and very relatable. Side note - You did not owe an explanation, but the fact you did is beyond genuine. You always need to consider yourself first - but if you choose to come back to ships - I know your audience would be thrilled.
Another great video, Lucy. The audio was also great. Please keep up the helpful and insightful videos. Continue to enjoy your time at home and with your grandmother. That time is precious.
Never say never. Im coming back after 7 yrs on land🎉🎉🎉
Ahh wow, that's amazing!. Good luck with everything! X
Hi Lucy, I've been watching your videos for a while, I used to work on cruise ships a lot as a violinist (classical), and was doing it for ten years but not full time like you! I really like your video background today, it has more depth. Also the mic sounds really good. Your videos remind me of memories I've had working on board, and especially today with the scrap books. It made me think of all the amazing places I've been and interesting experience had. Thanks!
Such a real raw and real post, thanks for sharing! And sorry for your loss. Not enough of this kind of content on YT.
Lucy, Over a decade ago I lost my mother. I lived over 80 miles away from her and on the day that I heard that she had an accident and the paramedics were working to save her life. There was no way that I could have gotten there before she passed... I still miss her. And those are things in life, I have learned, that we must accept.
But the moral of that story is that you have to go and live your life, where ever it takes you.
I am willing to bet that one of the things that your grandmother loved most was when you got back and you would tell her your stories of where you went, the things you saw, the people you met, and all of those amazing pictures. I am sure that she missed you when you were away but just LOVED the idea that you were happy doing something that you loved so much that it put a smile on your face. And I am sure that she loved seeing you smile.
I'm also. pretty sure, that she wouldn't want you to stop living the life you loved because of her or the fear of losing someone else when you were away.
Please, don't live your life in fear. That takes the joy from life. And that's not a life.... It's just existing.
It’s wonderful to listen to you talk about your love for cruise ship life. Your face lights up when you share stories. Whether you return or not I hope you’ll do something that makes you this happy.
Well being comes from pain and honesty. God bless you, Lucy.
Stay strong. You just do what you want and take care of yourself and your family.
Stay safe and stay strong.❤
Thank you x
Hooray, the scrap books are out! It is good you are home to help with your grandmother, for her and all of her other caregivers. Your guides, videos, and social media tips are also a great gift to the crew members about to earn their "ears". Looking forward to your future uploads.
I was convinced you were pregnant
Sorry to hear this Lucy. My mom passed away while I was in Alaska. Got the news while I was dressed as a brown bear having photos taken with passengers on deck. Got the news at 0830, by midday I was off the shop and on my way home.
Oh my god. What an awful time to find out! I am so sorry you wernt able to be with her! It sucks! Xx
I worked for Carnival and came home in Jan 2023 for the exact same reason both my Grandparents now have dementia and I can’t be away from them for anymore time 💔 sending love x
Ahh Cody! I'm so sorry to hear this. It's so hard. I wish you the best xxx
You doing the right thing. Focus on family because one day they will be gone. Take this time to feel things and get your love back then take the next steps. (Note: I list both parents 2021. I just closed the estate up 2 weeks ago) Feels weird! I have been focused for years seeing both parents slowly go without a way to help. All I can do is take care of them and spend time.) now, I'm restarting my life. It's been hard mentally and emotionally.
James, sorry for your loss and I can relate. Just lost my 102-yr-old Mom a few months ago, spent years caring for her. And we found Lucy's videos by accident (looking for some friend's sailing videos) and my Mom loved them! As I've told Lucy, she gave my Mom such a wonderful gift in her final years that I feel I owe Lucy. 😀Fair Winds to you James!
@@captainjohn49 Thank you for your understanding. IT takes time to heal.
Wishing you and your family well 🥰
Thank you 😘
Josh?
No Lucy, thank YOU! My deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family. Losing a grandmother is one of the most painful losses in life. When you got teary-eyed at her letter, I immediately got emotional too. My gran passed away 7 years ago now, and I always say, "She was my second mother." Yesterday I found one of her old dresses in my mom's wardrobe and I felt how (I imagine) you felt when opening that letter.
But anyway, I'm thanking you Lucy, because in less than 2 weeks I will be embarking for my first contract and for the past week, I've been crumbling under the nerves of what I'm about to do, and watching this video, you've reminded me that I'm on the verge of doing something amazing, that not many people get to do. Suddenly, my nerves are gone and I'm now more excited than ever. Thank YOU, for this video...and for your channel as a whole. You've truly helped me get this far (honestly), watching your content for months to learn. Our grandmothers are very proud of where we are!
Nora, Congratulations on your first contract! And yes, you're correct, not everyone gets this opportunity...so go for it! 😀Good luck and Fair winds!
@@captainjohn49 Thank you Cap😌
Looking lovely as usual Lucy, enjoy your family time..... Cruising will still be there when and if you decide to go back...........
Lucy, you could have been down the street and not been "there" for your grandmother's passing. You can't blame yourself. When my grandfather was ill, I'd bought a plane ticket to fly to his home. I'd been there a few months before, but knew he was failing. He dies before I got there. Bottom line, live your life with what is right for you. If that is ships, go for it. If that is home for a season, do that. And yes, when you are valuable to a cruise line, they will sometimes meet your needs. I have a friend who did 4 months on, 2 off for many years in order to have time at home with his young kids.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. What kind of work are you currently doing in the UK?
Life is so short im only 54 years old and have cancer again for the 4th time and this time it's terminal i have been given 1-2 years to live. I'm trying to live life to my best, while I'm still well enough too q❤
Totally understand Lucy ❤❤ you will know if there is a time to go back we support you in whatever you do. ❤❤
Loved seeing you again, Lucy. If you did Vlogs of your life at home, I would totally watch all. I have been watching you for years and miss your every day adventures but not because you were on a cruise but because of how you explained things and shared your thoughts and day activities. I’d watch even a quiet day at home cooking or organizing. Hope you’re well ❤
I suspect you'll "know" when it's time to go back to cruise ships. Life is all about trade-offs, sometimes you win sometimes you lose; but, as long as your doing the best you can that seems to be all that anyone can ask for. Sorry to hear about your grandma's dementia, that's a tough road to travel down. All the best to you and your family.
Take the break that you deserve, you’ve been working a cruise since you were 19. Don’t feel bad for staying home and spending time with family and doing things with people that you missed out on. As exciting as it is working on a cruise ship, you are away from home a lot of the time and miss out on other things. I would say never say never because you might find a different career path or you end up going back because you had time to re group and reset. Whatever decision you make, when it’s time you will know. Plus we will all be here to support you! Enjoy the time off and have fun.
Yes ma'am, I watched it all the way to the end! I loved your rambling. It's been a while and it was good to hear from you. I'm glad you get to be home and help your family. Just realized you've been on cruise ships as long as I've been working for an off airport parking company. 10 years sounds like a lot, but it seems like just yesterday I started. Have a wonderful time at home.❤
Thanks for the update. I have followed you for a long time & enjoyed your adventures & insights. Sorry about your grandma, always a sad loss. I'm 78 & not about to become crew but my wife & I have done six cruises. You clearly sense that your followers enjoy your posts & send your our love. All the best
Lucy, I've been watching your channel for a while now. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandma's passing. Sending my condolences to you and your family.
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I'm very sorry to hear about your grandmother, Lucy. I'm glad you are getting to have some family time to help sort out exactly what your next step is. Whatever itch you decide to scratch (go back on a cruise ship, pursue a land career in England or elsewhere, move to Vegas and become a blackjack dealer🤣, whatever it may be), I wish you all the best in doing it. See you in the next video. Cheers!
So sorry for your loss. I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos and travels. Been following you for a while now. So interested in seeing your next adventure as well as the inedibility of you going back on ships when you are ready. Keep it up kid :)
It’s wonderful to have people we get to miss. May you keep your memories of your grandmother with you forever.
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I’m desperate to see more of your scrap books Lucy. Please do another video and show us more. Sending lots of love to you and your Grandma. Xxx
Thank you Lucy for a very insightful video. Sorry to hear that your grandmother died, I only knew one grandparent. I think that probably the cruise ship part of your life is over and the next stage is starting, whatever that will be. Wishing you all the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
You should publish your diaries
Ha ha maybe I should 🤣
Lucy you should defo publish your diaries! A girl I worked with on cruise ships did just that, and although it was a good account of what she experienced and was very interesting, it wasn’t well written and didn’t succeed. There is definitely a market out there as it’s such a big industry!
My condolences on your loss, I wish you all the best on your current endeavor. I definitely understand perspective in regards to working on cruise ships my son is on his 11th contact, he’s currently working on Utopia of the seas and while he enjoys working on cruise ships it can be challenging. Lucy I miss your cruise ship vlogs and look forward to your eventual return😊😊
Im so sorry about your loss, Lucy 💔 Right now is the precious time you having with your family and your grandmother. Sending lots of love and hugs 💙
Lucy I’m mid 50s. I can promise you life is short. It’s a delusion of the young that it’s long. So many things I can’t do, so many more I want to do.
First would like to offer my condolences on the loss of your grandmother.
I know what you mean leaving something you love doing and not going back. Three years ago i retired from the army after 40+ years. Now it was all reserve time with a few deployments, but the last 12 years i was fortunate enough to be in a unit that alowed me to do a lot of 30 to 90 day trips. Now anytime pictures come up in my memories I realize how much I miss all of the training and my extended military family. True it was a lot of sacrifices from my family, and I did miss a lot of those activities. but in the long run it was worth the time i spent doing something I loved and got a lot out of in return. The one plus on your side is that you can return when you are ready.
Wantto thank you for all of the videos and information you put out. I is informitive and worth watching. Even though iI never have worked on and mmight never work on a cruise ship, Keep it up.
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You’re such a huge inspiration Lucy. Please take heart ❤️… It was great bumping into you at the London Cruise Job Fair. Many hugs to you.
It's brave of you to put so much of your emotions Online like this. Thank you for sharing.
This may be your best post yet. Honest, open and heart felt. Thank you for opening up.
Funny thing about scrapbooking... I've taken pictures on all of my cruises. I occasionally review them to see where I've been and what I did. They're not as organized as your scrapbooks and certainly nor as pretty, but they're valuable for telling a story in time. Perhaps they will be even more valuable as I get older.
Dementia is so hard. My grandpa, who I am so close to, has the same. I am so happy for you that you are choosing to spend quality time with your family, time you won't get back.
Lucy when the time is right if you are meant to go back on Cruise Ships an opportunity will pop up. Enjoy this time at home. It will mean the world to your parents and remaining grandparents. When you go back maybe shorter Contracts. 🙏
I really enjoyed this video but may I ask about your boyfriend?
Going on a cruise for me is a week or so not having to cook or clean or take responsibility for much and see a few places too. Relaxing and meeting new people and just having a lovely time. You can do this on a land vacation or you can stay home and do this but for most of us this is very unlikely. Your life, your choice. Whatever you do I hope you’re enjoying it.
Sorry for your loss of your Grandmother
your scrap books are a beautiful idea ( many memories 😊) take care
As a family we quit occasions yrs ago……those you see in between are those who want to see you …occasions are mainly for those you only see at occasions.
Sorry to hear about your Grandmother. You made the right choice staying home with your other Grandmother. You won't regret it.
You definitely right about spending time with love ones. I done that with my dad and grandparents I miss them but happy for the memories.
Always love all the great content and wishing you the best enjoying your new life! but of course, as a selfish veiwer, I would so love to see you continue on as a cruise Vlogger so you can still enjoy that cruise life, but when it works best for you. So sorry for your loss and have an awesome next chapter of your life!
Thank you! Great video. Sorry to hear about grandma....
Lucy, what a wonderful, open and real you video. ❤
R u still with your Boyfriend
Girl gonna get in her feelings if she keeps looking at those pictures!
Sorry for your loss. Cherish the time you have with your friends and loved ones.
it was a very special video. all my thougths to you.
Virtual hugs!! I feel you. All seafarers can relate to this🥹🤍
Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother
You look beautiful 😍
You are a fantastic grandchild. Not sure how your mum's mum is doing but even if neither are able to express it now, I'm sure they would both be so proud.
This is going to sound so schmaltzy, but don't let comparison be the thief of joy, even (or maybe especially!) if the comparison is against your past self.
Ahhh thank you, that is so lovely of you to say! I do try and not let comparison get to me but, it's hard sometimes ha ha. Thank you so much!
My condolences on your loss. Your videos have been VERY informative and entertaining. I've truly enjoyed your experiences and insights into cruising. My best to you and you future endeavors.
Thank you xx
Amazing talk Lucy! Made me cry! I hope your heart continues to lead you to where you belong. Condolences on your Grandma as well. 🖤🖤
Ahh I'm sorry I don't mean to make you upset! Thank you for your wishes! Xx
Lucy, my condolences on your loss. Only you can decide how to balance the factors in your life. I feel that you do not owe any of your viewers an apology; you made the right decision for you at the time and you were not ready to talk about it until now. Healthy boundaries about what you share and when are so important in life.
I hope that the blessings of being back in the UK for this phase of your life continue to come your way. As you say, the ships will always be there if it is right for you to go back in the future.
Thank you so much. This is lovely of you to say! For the most part, I am enjoying being home but ships was such a huge part of my life, I definitely have days where I miss it!