+Get a Life at Sea hell yes. I love networking. Search Matthias Brockington or blackmatt on FB and I should come up. I'm being kissed by 2 white women in my picture. lol. Thank you so much. ttys
Congrats!!! That is so great! Thanks so much for watching! What line are you joining with and in what position? Would love to follow your adventures on social media :) Chat soon and happy sailing!
Get a Life at Sea Hello! I really appreciate your videos, they’ve been very useful. I am about to be hired as a Lounge technician for NCL in the production show department. I wanted to ask you if you know somebody that I could get in touch to who actually worked in this department on cruise ships. I have some doubts about what to pack, what are the privileges for this position, what type of shoes should I bring for working time, and a few more questions... 😊 Thanks a lot for your time and all the information on your site and TH-cam channel.🙏🏻❤️
Thank You so much, Amanda! Just in a few days leaving for my first work aboard the ship. Thanks for information about conditioning, i was going to take just one sweater, but now will take 3 Socks & underwear. Ready to go!
Thank You so much, Dearest Amanda! I am so amazed to recieve your message! Thank You from the bottom of my heart. so, its my first work. Its RO-RO, Tunisia Ferries, "Tanit". Just only for 40 days. Ship is in spain Kadis port for 40 days. We ll serve there. We depart from Ukraine on th e17th of September. I am a cabin attendant (
Holy Moly. such a brilliant Video Amanda. I am about to Join Ms Koningsdam for Holland America Line as Image Creator in Photography department by May 13th. thanks for VID. very helpful. cheers.
+Atxnovelist for sure! Will put it on the list for upcoming videos! FYI re: working with kids the starting salary varies from cruise line to cruise line - generally though you would be looking at about 1000-1600+ USD per month in cash :)
+Atxnovelist Hey there - haven't gotten to that salary vid yet re: working with kids - but generally you can expect a range of about 1000-2000$ USD per month when working in the nursery or youth centres :) It does change a bit cruise line to cruise line which is why I provided the range :) Feel free to follow me on the periscope app to catch my live broadcasts about 2-5 times a week :) I'm @getalifeatsea
No worries! Bring it onboard :) Just be prepped to store it in your cabin either near you bunk during the day or in your shared closet :) You can play in your cabin and or in the crew rec areas :)
As a crew member you are often free to use the passenger salon during certain times/days :) Usually port days are best as most of the guests are off the ship enjoying the sites :) There are often significant crew discounts as well when it comes to using the onboard spa :)
great video, and thanks for your response. Im ready to travel to miami in a couple of weeks, ill have a 3 day - training, then ill get on board with Royal Caribbean as a photographer. any last advises, tips, or things i should know. this is my first contract. thanks in advance
+Eduardo Escalon no worries Eduardo! & Congrats!!!! Feel free to email me direct at info@getalifeatsea.com - I have a great free bonus doc for you that will totally be helpful before you join - full of great tips and also packing info etc :) Thanks for watching!
Hi Amanda, I will start my first contract in 10 days! I would like to know if I can bring some meds to the ship, just some pills for the flu or that type. Also, I wonder if you pass like a security area where they take a look in your suitcase. I saw a video, but not sure if that happens in your very first day. Thank you!
Why yes I have - I have actually worked with crew with various types of disabilities. As long as a crew member is able to pass the mandatory pre-employment medical, and perform their assigned emergency duties, they are good to go.
Thank you for the answer Amanda!, I was really wondering about that. I'm a partially deaf man, I'm a IT with extensive customer/staff support experience and I was fearing I might just outright be discarded when applying. Another question by the way. Any chance you know what is the minimum english levels they request?
Cesarin Pillin Another great question - usually Cruise Lines require what's called a Marlins English Test with a min of 80% or higher score - you can take a practice test here www.marlinstests.com/online_flash_test.php?tid=5
did that online test.. had 100% score.. doesnt seem that hard in the written department ( I know I will struggle a bit on the spoken parts thanks to being deaf) Thank so much for the info Amanda!
Hi! Love your videos!! They are very helpful!! One question...Is it possible to get on board internet access? I'm planning to get my laptop... Is Internet free??? How much it cost??? Thank you in advance
+Eduardo Escalon Hey there Eduardo! Thanks for watching! Yes it is possible to get onboard internet access. Most ships have a sat wi-fi system. Wi fi with most lines is available in a few places for crew - such as; the crew rec room, crew mess and crew internet cafe. There is a charge for it. Crew usually purchase a crew internet card in $10 or $20 increments. The card then lasts you anywhere from 1-3 hrs depending on where the ship is in the world. What most crew do in order to get free wi-fi is to use the hot spots that are available in most ports during their shore-leave. Hope this helps! Chat soon! And feel free to send anymore questions my way :)
Hi my name is kayla i recently apply in april to work for ncl i gotten accepted then i did my medical and also i gotten my visa i am from belize but i am still waiting for ncl to give me my departure date its been 3 months now and i still havent recieve a departure date to work i am very concern i contacted the person from st lucia that came to belize to hire people he did the hiring process he said that the process take from 0- 6 months but everyone including me is still waiting for a date few peoplw already went do you know what can be the hold up please i need an answer as soon as posible thanks
Hey there Kayla - so sorry to hear of your long delay re: your hiring process. Process times can vary from line to line - typically though it is a 30-90 day process. Have you reached out to your hiring partner and/or the line directly as of yet? Sometimes there can also be a hold up based on openings for your department. Let me know what position you were hired for and I can adapt my answer accordingly as well :)
Hi i am applying as resturant steward on norwegian cruise line i had ask my recuiter about when is my departure date and he just say very soon no date is given i am ready but waiting too long
hi Amanda thank you so much for the information on cruise ships can you please help me i really want to work on the cruise ship preferably Europe or the US can you please help me
Hi Amanda, do I need to use money if I'm working in a crusie ship? how about laundry? and do they have any snack shop or electronics shop just for crew?
+Ah Seng Hey there Ah Seng :) Laundry is free onboard for crew - uniforms are cleaned free of charge for you - however, for your personal clothes the machines are free but you need to provide the washing powder. You can purchase this onboard from the crew shop (usually there are snacks and some basic electronics there too - however, most crew shop for those items ashore for better deals).
Thanks Amanda for the swift response, how about salary? Do I get in cash term or other term? Can you please explain? And if I wanna buy something onboard, I need to use cash?
Hey there - no worries re: quick response - that is what I aim for always :) Re: getting paid - usually it is in cash, however, some companies have moved to sponsored interac bank cards which your earnings are put onto. If you want to buy something onboard it is usually in cash on is put on your crew card which you pay off each month when you get your pay :)
hello i am naresh i would like to work for carebian cruise how to apply for job i have experiance of 3 years in fnb service n also i worked for hard rock cafe in india banglore city for 1 half years currently i am working for club mshindra resorts as a fnb supervisor please kindly advice me
naresh rawal Have you checked out my website yet? www.getalifeatsea.com I would recommend first and foremost my 'How the Heck to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship Guide' as it contains all the major cruise line contacts and direct employment links as well as step-by-step instructions regarding how to get a position onboard a cruise ship. You can check out the link here getalifeatsea.com/guidetoadventure/
hi, Amanda... im from india and having a 2.5 years experienced in fitness industry... want to work in cruise ship as a fitness trainer... so, what are the chances to get job as a fitness instructor in cruise... ??? and approx how much i wll get paid as a trainer in cruise???
Great question! Typically most spa/fitness personnel are hired through one the two major concessions world wide - one is based out of the UK and hires internationally and the other is based out of the US - and also hires internationally - you can review a total listing of contacts re: the two main spa/fitness concessions inside my How the Heck to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship Guide - getalifeatsea.com/how-the-heck-to-get-a-job-on-a-cruise-ship-guide/ re: payment it does vary a bit from concession to concession and line to line - but ballpark most likely would be in the 1000-2000+ USD range + tips (re: personal training etc).
Hi Amanda, I have been watching your videos and I'm curious if you can give me some particular information regarding both specific line, and job. I just received an offer of employment to work for Norwegian. I have been researching, and it seems like they have an abundance of negative comments from employees. Do you have any information regarding them, as a company, compared to others. And secondly, can you give me any specific information regarding the Casino jobs, I am a dealer, and am wondering if the quality of life may be different for this position as opposed to others, i.e time off, pay, etc. Thank you in advance.
+Gdyup50 I just remembered, I forgot to mention, maybe you can give me some insight on this. I also applied for Royal Caribbean, had my 1st interview over Skype, and was told I was forwarded for a final interview. Received an email to setup a time for my final interview and then never heard anything else from them. I messaged them over Skype and asked them if I was still in the pipeline, and was told to keep looking for an email, and they were waiting for another hire date or something. This was back in October and I haven't heard anything since. Should I assume I have been passed over, or is this length of time hearing nothing something that is normal. I was contacted quickly by NCL when I applied, and was surprised to have an offer letter a few days later, so there's a difference there. Thank you again for any help you can offer...
+Gdyup50 Hey there thanks for watching! I haven't worked for NCL myself but I have heard satisfactory reviews from other crew who have completed contracts with them. Casino in general (on all ships) is a pretty great gig as the casinos have to be closed while in port. As such casino staff tend to get really excellent port time (with all companies). Pay does vary from cruise line to cruise line however ballpark I believe you would be looking at somewhere between $800-1200$ USD per month to start as a new hire.
+Gdyup50 Did you apply directly through RCCL or via your country's official RCCL hiring partner? November can be a really really really busy time for the offices (in prep for December hiring needs) so perhaps your email hasn't been sent yet and or perhaps it is in your junk/promotions folder. Quite often major cruise lines have such large servers that their emails can end up in these folders. Do a double check and also let me know if you initially were dealing direct with the RCCL office or a hiring partner. Chat soon! Feel free to comment here or email me direct at info@getalifeatsea.com
+Get a Life at Sea hi Amanda, I applied directly through the Rccl website. also since my post I have heard from both companies. Norwegian says I am basically hired pending physical and background checks but am waiting for an opening, and Rccl said they are in a hiring freeze right now but am on the list...thanks for responding.
+Gdyup50 Amanda I thought of another question, if I am hired by Norwegian out of Miami, does that mean I would be based on ships out of Miami? or is it possible that I would get a European Cruise? and if so, would they fly me to say Barcelona to get on a ship there? Or do they staff those ships out of Europe? thanks again
Hii mam, I have seen almost your all videos..I am working in Jewellery retail sector in Dubai...nd I want to work on cruise...do there any vacancy for Jewellery retail..thank u..
It sounds like you have some amazing retail jewellery experience. I'd recommend checking out my Cruise Ship Jobs 101 course - it includes details re: the retail department's courses.getalifeatsea.com/ the course is currently listed at 50% off until 2022.
hlow mam can u tell me do princess cruise recruitmant depart mant ask for membrship regisration fees of $150 dollar before joining job for other country can u tel mee...
Be carefull for scams you not supposed to pay any money to work on a cruise ship i am going on my first contract on December on the MSC didn't pay nothing at all cheers from south-africa
Hi, my name is surendra gupta from india .i am looking for security job on board. i am currently working in a pvt company in mumbai .is any opportunity for me to work on board ??
Brilliant help Amanda. Thank you so much. Can't wait now to leave for my 1st contract. X
+Gemma Mckeown No worries Gemma! More videos for you coming soon! See you on scope :) & thanks for watching!
+get a life at sea yea what she said. thanks alot. you're awesome. start my first tour in a couple of days!
YAY Matthew that is awesome!!!! Are you on FB? Would love to follow your journey!
+Get a Life at Sea hell yes. I love networking. Search Matthias Brockington or blackmatt on FB and I should come up. I'm being kissed by 2 white women in my picture. lol. Thank you so much. ttys
***** Ok Matt LOL :)
Great Video Amanda:) I can see, and feel that you R very good @ what you do. Thanks for coming from service! Appreciate you & your work
+Internal Peace Now Thanks so much!! :)
I'm glad that I found your chanel😙😙😙 in 1 week I'll be working at the cruise ship...thanks...
Congrats!!! That is so great! Thanks so much for watching! What line are you joining with and in what position? Would love to follow your adventures on social media :) Chat soon and happy sailing!
Get a Life at Sea Hello! I really appreciate your videos, they’ve been very useful.
I am about to be hired as a Lounge technician for NCL in the production show department. I wanted to ask you if you know somebody that I could get in touch to who actually worked in this department on cruise ships. I have some doubts about what to pack, what are the privileges for this position, what type of shoes should I bring for working time, and a few more questions... 😊
Thanks a lot for your time and all the information on your site and TH-cam channel.🙏🏻❤️
Thank You so much, Amanda!
Just in a few days leaving for my first work aboard the ship.
Thanks for information about conditioning, i was going to take just one sweater, but now will take 3
Socks & underwear. Ready to go!
No worries Natalie!!! And congrats!!!! What company are you working with and in what position? I might be able to provide you with a few more tips :)
Thank You so much, Dearest Amanda!
I am so amazed to recieve your message!
Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
so, its my first work. Its RO-RO, Tunisia Ferries, "Tanit". Just only for 40 days. Ship is in spain Kadis port for 40 days. We ll serve there. We depart from Ukraine on th e17th of September. I am a cabin attendant (
Natalie Mir Sounds AMAZING!!!! :) Best of luck to you!! Keep me posted with your adventures!
Holy Moly.
such a brilliant Video Amanda.
I am about to Join Ms Koningsdam for Holland America Line as Image Creator in Photography department by May 13th.
thanks for VID.
very helpful.
cheers.
Amazing!!!! Congrats!!!! Best wishes on your upcoming adventure!
Thank you.
im from malaysia and i will be working for a cruise ship..very helpfull video😘😘
informative...thanks. i used all white underware by the way.😁
I Love your Sense of Humor, make it sound so FUN!!!! Hare Krishna!!!
Great information, thank you!!! I'm starting as well soon - storekeeper assistant Royal Caribbean, do you have any advice for this position please?
my 1st contract coming soon to join royal carabian cruise ...🤗😊
Congrats!!!!
Congrats!!!!!
@@Getalifeatsea can you pls tell me about the employees facilities ???
Can you do a video on salaries for like the nursery or working with kids. I really appreciate your videos!
+Atxnovelist for sure! Will put it on the list for upcoming videos! FYI re: working with kids the starting salary varies from cruise line to cruise line - generally though you would be looking at about 1000-1600+ USD per month in cash :)
+Atxnovelist Hey there - haven't gotten to that salary vid yet re: working with kids - but generally you can expect a range of about 1000-2000$ USD per month when working in the nursery or youth centres :) It does change a bit cruise line to cruise line which is why I provided the range :) Feel free to follow me on the periscope app to catch my live broadcasts about 2-5 times a week :) I'm @getalifeatsea
Hmm....... #3 is really important :D
thanks
helpful video :) (y)
Thank you for the videos. Very informative.
I'd like to carry along my acoustic guitar. How does that workout?
No worries! Bring it onboard :) Just be prepped to store it in your cabin either near you bunk during the day or in your shared closet :) You can play in your cabin and or in the crew rec areas :)
i will sign on on this Oct, thanks for ur advice but do i need to bring many and many dry food like snacks or instant noodle??? thank you!
Hi. What about salons for crew members? Where can one get my eye brows done/threading? And a hair cut, waxing and other stuff?
As a crew member you are often free to use the passenger salon during certain times/days :) Usually port days are best as most of the guests are off the ship enjoying the sites :) There are often significant crew discounts as well when it comes to using the onboard spa :)
great video, and thanks for your response. Im ready to travel to miami in a couple of weeks, ill have a 3 day - training, then ill get on board with Royal Caribbean as a photographer. any last advises, tips, or things i should know. this is my first contract. thanks in advance
+Eduardo Escalon no worries Eduardo! & Congrats!!!! Feel free to email me direct at info@getalifeatsea.com - I have a great free bonus doc for you that will totally be helpful before you join - full of great tips and also packing info etc :) Thanks for watching!
+Get a Life at Sea thank you :)
Hi Amanda,
I will start my first contract in 10 days! I would like to know if I can bring some meds to the ship, just some pills for the flu or that type.
Also, I wonder if you pass like a security area where they take a look in your suitcase. I saw a video, but not sure if that happens in your very first day.
Thank you!
Yes you can often bring some of your own personal meds and yes your baggage will be scanned upon arrival most often :) Congrats!
Thanks for all the info Amanda, question.. have you ever seen a cruise crew/staff/officer member with any sort of disability?
Why yes I have - I have actually worked with crew with various types of disabilities. As long as a crew member is able to pass the mandatory pre-employment medical, and perform their assigned emergency duties, they are good to go.
Thank you for the answer Amanda!, I was really wondering about that. I'm
a partially deaf man, I'm a IT with extensive customer/staff support
experience and I was fearing I might just outright be discarded when
applying. Another question by the way. Any chance you know what is the
minimum english levels they request?
Cesarin Pillin Another great question - usually Cruise Lines require what's called a Marlins English Test with a min of 80% or higher score - you can take a practice test here www.marlinstests.com/online_flash_test.php?tid=5
did that online test.. had 100% score.. doesnt seem that hard in the written department ( I know I will struggle a bit on the spoken parts thanks to being deaf)
Thank so much for the info Amanda!
Cesarin Pillin You are SO welcome :)
Hi! Love your videos!! They are very helpful!! One question...Is it possible to get on board internet access? I'm planning to get my laptop... Is Internet free??? How much it cost??? Thank you in advance
+Eduardo Escalon Hey there Eduardo! Thanks for watching! Yes it is possible to get onboard internet access. Most ships have a sat wi-fi system. Wi fi with most lines is available in a few places for crew - such as; the crew rec room, crew mess and crew internet cafe. There is a charge for it. Crew usually purchase a crew internet card in $10 or $20 increments. The card then lasts you anywhere from 1-3 hrs depending on where the ship is in the world. What most crew do in order to get free wi-fi is to use the hot spots that are available in most ports during their shore-leave. Hope this helps! Chat soon! And feel free to send anymore questions my way :)
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Hi my name is kayla i recently apply in april to work for ncl i gotten accepted then i did my medical and also i gotten my visa i am from belize but i am still waiting for ncl to give me my departure date its been 3 months now and i still havent recieve a departure date to work i am very concern i contacted the person from st lucia that came to belize to hire people he did the hiring process he said that the process take from 0- 6 months but everyone including me is still waiting for a date few peoplw already went do you know what can be the hold up please i need an answer as soon as posible thanks
Hey there Kayla - so sorry to hear of your long delay re: your hiring process. Process times can vary from line to line - typically though it is a 30-90 day process. Have you reached out to your hiring partner and/or the line directly as of yet? Sometimes there can also be a hold up based on openings for your department. Let me know what position you were hired for and I can adapt my answer accordingly as well :)
Hi i am applying as resturant steward on norwegian cruise line i had ask my recuiter about when is my departure date and he just say very soon no date is given i am ready but waiting too long
hi Amanda thank you so much for the information on cruise ships can you please help me i really want to work on the cruise ship preferably Europe or the US can you please help me
No worries! Feel free to shoot me a message with your resume to info@getalifeatsea.com
Hi Amanda, do I need to use money if I'm working in a crusie ship? how about laundry? and do they have any snack shop or electronics shop just for crew?
+Ah Seng Hey there Ah Seng :) Laundry is free onboard for crew - uniforms are cleaned free of charge for you - however, for your personal clothes the machines are free but you need to provide the washing powder. You can purchase this onboard from the crew shop (usually there are snacks and some basic electronics there too - however, most crew shop for those items ashore for better deals).
Thanks Amanda for the swift response, how about salary? Do I get in cash term or other term? Can you please explain? And if I wanna buy something onboard, I need to use cash?
Hey there - no worries re: quick response - that is what I aim for always :) Re: getting paid - usually it is in cash, however, some companies have moved to sponsored interac bank cards which your earnings are put onto. If you want to buy something onboard it is usually in cash on is put on your crew card which you pay off each month when you get your pay :)
hello i am naresh i would like to work for carebian cruise how to apply for job i have experiance of 3 years in fnb service n also i worked for hard rock cafe in india banglore city for 1 half years currently i am working for club mshindra resorts as a fnb supervisor please kindly advice me
naresh rawal Have you checked out my website yet? www.getalifeatsea.com
I would recommend first and foremost my 'How the Heck to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship Guide' as it contains all the major cruise line contacts and direct employment links as well as step-by-step instructions regarding how to get a position onboard a cruise ship.
You can check out the link here getalifeatsea.com/guidetoadventure/
Is it tough to get f and B service jobs??
Really depends on where you are applying from and what line you are applying to. Feel free to email me direct at info@getalifeatsea.com for more info.
hi, Amanda... im from india and having a 2.5 years experienced in fitness industry... want to work in cruise ship as a fitness trainer... so, what are the chances to get job as a fitness instructor in cruise... ??? and approx how much i wll get paid as a trainer in cruise???
Great question! Typically most spa/fitness personnel are hired through one the two major concessions world wide - one is based out of the UK and hires internationally and the other is based out of the US - and also hires internationally - you can review a total listing of contacts re: the two main spa/fitness concessions inside my How the Heck to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship Guide - getalifeatsea.com/how-the-heck-to-get-a-job-on-a-cruise-ship-guide/ re: payment it does vary a bit from concession to concession and line to line - but ballpark most likely would be in the 1000-2000+ USD range + tips (re: personal training etc).
Hi Amanda, I have been watching your videos and I'm curious if you can give me some particular information regarding both specific line, and job. I just received an offer of employment to work for Norwegian. I have been researching, and it seems like they have an abundance of negative comments from employees. Do you have any information regarding them, as a company, compared to others. And secondly, can you give me any specific information regarding the Casino jobs, I am a dealer, and am wondering if the quality of life may be different for this position as opposed to others, i.e time off, pay, etc. Thank you in advance.
+Gdyup50 I just remembered, I forgot to mention, maybe you can give me some insight on this. I also applied for Royal Caribbean, had my 1st interview over Skype, and was told I was forwarded for a final interview. Received an email to setup a time for my final interview and then never heard anything else from them. I messaged them over Skype and asked them if I was still in the pipeline, and was told to keep looking for an email, and they were waiting for another hire date or something. This was back in October and I haven't heard anything since. Should I assume I have been passed over, or is this length of time hearing nothing something that is normal. I was contacted quickly by NCL when I applied, and was surprised to have an offer letter a few days later, so there's a difference there. Thank you again for any help you can offer...
+Gdyup50 Hey there thanks for watching! I haven't worked for NCL myself but I have heard satisfactory reviews from other crew who have completed contracts with them. Casino in general (on all ships) is a pretty great gig as the casinos have to be closed while in port. As such casino staff tend to get really excellent port time (with all companies). Pay does vary from cruise line to cruise line however ballpark I believe you would be looking at somewhere between $800-1200$ USD per month to start as a new hire.
+Gdyup50 Did you apply directly through RCCL or via your country's official RCCL hiring partner? November can be a really really really busy time for the offices (in prep for December hiring needs) so perhaps your email hasn't been sent yet and or perhaps it is in your junk/promotions folder. Quite often major cruise lines have such large servers that their emails can end up in these folders. Do a double check and also let me know if you initially were dealing direct with the RCCL office or a hiring partner. Chat soon! Feel free to comment here or email me direct at info@getalifeatsea.com
+Get a Life at Sea hi Amanda, I applied directly through the Rccl website. also since my post I have heard from both companies. Norwegian says I am basically hired pending physical and background checks but am waiting for an opening, and Rccl said they are in a hiring freeze right now but am on the list...thanks for responding.
+Gdyup50 Amanda I thought of another question, if I am hired by Norwegian out of Miami, does that mean I would be based on ships out of Miami? or is it possible that I would get a European Cruise? and if so, would they fly me to say Barcelona to get on a ship there? Or do they staff those ships out of Europe? thanks again
Hii mam, I have seen almost your all videos..I am working in Jewellery retail sector in Dubai...nd I want to work on cruise...do there any vacancy for Jewellery retail..thank u..
It sounds like you have some amazing retail jewellery experience. I'd recommend checking out my Cruise Ship Jobs 101 course - it includes details re: the retail department's courses.getalifeatsea.com/ the course is currently listed at 50% off until 2022.
hlow mam can u tell me do princess cruise recruitmant depart mant ask for membrship regisration fees of $150 dollar before joining job for other country can u tel mee...
Be carefull for scams you not supposed to pay any money to work on a cruise ship i am going on my first contract on December on the MSC didn't pay nothing at all cheers from south-africa
No they do not. I would check via the Princess Official Careers Website and ensure you are working with a legit partner.
Hi, my name is surendra gupta from india .i am looking for security job on board. i am currently working in a pvt company in mumbai .is any opportunity for me to work on board ??
What about people with disabilities do they allow people to work with disabilities
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