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Why I quit being a Merchant Seamen? In this video I will break down exactly why I took a 6 month break from TH-cam. In this industry you have to look out for yourself. Nobody has your best interest and you can't trust anyone. It gets lonely at times and mentally draining. With that being said I will be taking a break from Shipping out but there is better things to come for this channel.
Really have enjoyed your candor in all your videos. You've always talked about the Merchant Marine being a stepping stone to all the other things you wanted to do in life. Great to know that time is now and that you are laying the groundwork for new things. Any reflections on your time in the merchant marine are appreciated. A video on getting in from the street would be great. I hope you can take us along on the new adventures in some way but understand if you need to take some time. Best of luck.
Aye I've been watching for months now readying myself for piney point and I really appreciate you being one of the best insiders into the Merchant Seaman, Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for being 100% honest with your subscribers this video is helping me make a decision right now
I’m so sorry nice guys like you, finish last, and after being in the workforce (diverse career fields and retiring from two different jobs) and dealing w selfish people, I’m now self-employed.
Best wishes!
I'd love a video on how to make it without the school. Thanks for the update. You put a lot on my mind bro. Wish you the best!
Man thanks for all the info you have give us.Yes I would love to come off the it's about you bro take your time an live bro. Keep the Most High frist
That’s love 💯💯💯 precite it my guy
Fell upon your video by accident 2 days ago and been binge watching all your videos since. Love your commitment and dedication towards the high seas!!!
Bro, I have a very similar story to yours, I’ve said some of things you said in this video many time. At around 27-28 I stopped sailing for about 4 years, when I came back it was on my terms.. shorter contracts and currently on a rotation month of on/off, ended up working my way up the hawespipe from OS to 2/0… I think they major takeaway from my over 15 years of sailing is make it work for you and not the company.
Dude you are an inspiration more than you know! Cheers from Virginia. Former Army Engineer.
We love you man and what you do as a young man don't quit on us bro
I'm seriously considering getting into this line of work. Thank you for making these videos.
thank you for this insight.
I really appreciate you for being real and for sharing all of this with us. Know that you inspire me to go for it. I know what I wanna do with my money once I have it.
It’s part of the business plan. I need a lot of money. 😂we all do, but that’s why I’m here.
This is the next step.
I’m a nurse. I feel this so deep, I graduated nursing school in 1999, 18 months after I graduated from high school. There are jobs that will slowly steal your soul. I watched people die for 20 years, in one way or another the clock is ticking. I’m 43 and every time I leave my house my brain doesn’t stop assessing the world, “oh look that car has a pacifier sticking out of the trunk” but I forget to feed myself on a regular basis.
Our career is nothing like yours.
I truly understand where you at in life and you need to follow your dreams. I’m in training now and I just want to see how it will work out for me but do you and enjoy life and your family.
How is it
Enjoyed your videos Tre. I wish I could become merchant seamen, but I have bulging disc in my back.
You are correct about looking out for yourself, doesn't matter which industry you are in, you can't trust ANYONE to look out for you.
Did anything else disqualify you
@@crishnaholmes7730 i have inflammatory bowel disease as well
It's like you said, being a MM was always meant to be just a steppingstone on your path. I think you accomplished what you wanted to with it or you'd probably still have plenty of ambition. You just strike me as that type of person. I think you reached your goal with it. Thanks for the educational content from while you were out there. Very helpful.
I completely understand you. I myself want the opposite so I'm glad a friend introduce me this career path. I barely take my phone off silent these days.
Glad your back brother!
Bro i love you man, you really helped me a lot God Bless you 🙏
Thank you 🙏🏽 fam
I feel you bro... You've inspired me so much
I can feel you bro.
Started my cadetship when I was 18. Im 26 and I burned out at the rank 2/0. I know how exactly how you feel. Taking a break now.
Can’t stress enough how much Truth is in this 💯
He really is talking about freeing yourself from things that chained you. Whatever it is, I also freed myself form terrible circumstances, everyone should do too
Definitely need that video of how to go from the street to the ship.
My bday is June 2nd and I feel the same bout my jobs I’m tired of the people not the money and accommodations, been running my own cleaning business for 5 yays and I’m mentally drained so I feel you on this, I didn’t go back to sea because of the bs also.
Same birthday have a great day woe
I been driving trucks for a longtime I really to do this merchant Marine thing for along time you was my inspiration. To get into the game.. wish you well bro
Are you in it now
The thing about being a Merchant Seaman is that most people are not going to do this long term. It’s something that should be done for a short period of time so you can get as much money out of it as possible and use it to either start a business, save, or invest. My uncle was a seafarer cook for 40 years and retired just last year, he viewed it as a career and genuinely liked it. But I would never be able to do it for that long because the job is just not for me. And on the subject of college, so many people talk down on it not realizing that college is definitely worth it as long as you go for something that pays decent. Going to college to pursue history, gender studies, or something like psychology just isn’t worth it, and that’s why people say college isn’t worth it because they don’t do their research first and go for the useless career fields. There are a bunch of 2, 4, or 6 year programs that community colleges and universities offer that can set you up for life once graduated.
Facts 💯 nothing but facts !
I'm just finishing Maritime school for Ship Engineer. My Plan is to do 10-15 years so I can buy a house and start a business.
X-ray tech is 2yr education . Salary wit a 22hr minimum guarantee. Or u might get a job bonus
What's the pay like,is it a 100 k plus a year?
@@marionnichols7442 Pretty much
Keep grinding bro keep inspiring&stay dangerous..
Mental health is not to be taken lightly. You know your self well enough to know what decision is best for you. And period
i get what ur sayin about missing time. but with a regular job its kind of the same. i work every week and only get about 2 weeks off a year, and some of that has to be saved for emergencies. there's never a period with a regular job where u get to just be a person
Facts bro always gotta have forever goals merchant seaman the vessel to fuel the dream .
i need to know how to go from the street to the ship please
Respect the transparency bro
Currently in piney point cause of you. Channel Into Real Estate! That’s my end plan I refuse to sail all my life
That’s what I’m planning to do.
I'm sorry to hear you're getting out of the industry, but I definitely feel where you're coming from and now you know why I left and decided to try my hand teaching in the industry. There's a lot of sleazy, scuzbags out there who only think about themselves.
Btw...
We need deck instructors.
Are you still in the industry
Dude. I work in a cath lab. We stop heart attacks and strokes. Surgery. Cardiology. I'm at the very top of my profession. But I hate it. I hate how everybody is so egotistical. Including myself. It's turned me into something I don't like. I'm actually heading INTO the marine industry. My needs are a little bit different than yours at this point in my career, but I totally EMPATHIZE with how you feel. The money I make is GREAT. 6 figures. But I'm done with this shit. I want the drudgery of endless work. The open ocean and confined bunk spaces. Zero internet. I saw your next video, where you're showing off your grades. Bro, I applaud you. I'd wish you the "best of luck" but you're out there putting in the work, so the luck will come regardless
Damn your point is interesting. Even top level professionals don’t like their careers at some point. How’s the process for you going now? I’m very curious about your update.
@@DapperDonzXare you in the maritime industry
Yea Tr3, if you get to time to drop some jewels on how to get into the career from the street i'd greatly appreciate it!
I gottchu 💯💯💯
BTW....
Just so you know, Tre, many of my recent students said they learned about Piney Point through your videos and applied to go because of them.
Damn that’s cool … I didn’t think it would take off the way it did
Can you send the website link to sigh up so I can get started
Im about to get hired at kirby corporation as an tankerman , the schedule there for that is 14 on an 14 off. Have you ever heard about that position if so can you let me know the pros and cons about it?
I’m about to do the same think how has it been going for you and is it a lot of money???
@@torianlewis1807are you going to do it
If that what u truly want, then that's all that matters.
You are still very young, its good you have options
I would personally love a video about how to get into the merchant marines without going to an academy or something because that is exactly what I plan to do next year when I turn 18. I have watched a youtuber( lady trill) and she talked about getting into MSC like that.
2 questions.
1. Is it better to join MSC instead of SIU right off the bat? I heard MSC has better training.
2. In another of your videos, you talked about the things you always pack, and one of them was a knife. How do you travel with one? I thought sometimes you have to fly to your ship, and I know that your twic card is like a TSA pass, but have you ever had any problems traveling or getting onto ships with one?
Sorry this was long‐winded.
1. MSC is better if you just wanna go straight in & they pay more
2. If you travel with a knife just be sure to put it in your check in bag & It won’t be a problem. Also when you have your twic you can use TSA pre check as well
@@Tr3TV2022 ok, thank you so much
@@girl_from_everywherehow is it going now
@@Tr3TV2022is msc not an academy
thank you
Man I keep listening and just can’t stop. Wanted to buy a box truck but my career stoped me. Man try being more Stoic and step up to your who you are.
I feel this
i feel you. i worked at ups from when i was 18-23 stopped for similar reasons as you. it gave me enough money to pay for school so i am currently in school and enjoying it. going for marine engineering so maybe i can work on a ship sometimes but also have a degree to fall back on and work on land.
I currently work for ups and interested in being a seaman do you think they would give me a leave of absence? Being I worked there for 9yrs
@@DatBoiCityhow is it going
How is it going
Time is the most vulnerable thing facts
Aye bro can you please make a video about going from the streets and getting into the Martime industry without school
I gottchu 💯💯💯💯
How did he do it without school
Try the Great Lakes if you want to sail again. More home time
Bro you are definitely the reason I started my journey, I’m still gonna do it but I’m not going to school, could I still join SIU? & get the same perks like vacation pay?
Yes you can
@@Tr3TV2022 do you happen to have any recommendations of the best/quickest places to get STCW classes to join SIU without “school”
@@Tr3TV2022 thank you bro 💯
@@justinjones2044did you find out
Chosen one 🚀
I love the money but the money not enough to keep you there especially when you just wanna go to work and just do your job but you gotta deal with snakes and bs the water has its own rules fr
Would you be nervous about being in the water
I still wanna try it out tho
Smart guy man!
How much did you make a year?
When u come home from a contract I get to stay home as long as u want right?
Yea .. you go back when your ready
Trying to help my bf now get out, he graduated from piney point like 4 years ago and looking to go into IT school. Praying this his last ship 😫
Yea it’s hard to stop .. especially because the money so good ..but I know how hard it must be for you .. I’m to the point where I wanna build a family & I can’t do that shit at sea.. but stay strong lol cause he needs you !
@@Tr3TV2022 that too. His dad been sailing for 20+ years and money is great but that doesn’t make up for being a present father. I don’t wanna feel like a single mom.
@@KindNurseBeautylife is about trade offs. If he wants to be the best father he can then yea sailing aint it, the money is not a substitute for presence.
You ever heard of Bluewater Maritime School down in Jacksonville, Florida?
Been looking at their 3 Week, Specially Trained Ordinary Seamen Program. Was wondering if it would be worth it, and if you think I could land a job after the fact.
Much love. Appreciate your videos, man.
Wym by worth it? What you looking to get out of it? Trying to accomplish?
i just started there
It’s worth it did my os program there and got my ab there
@@HandChoppahow is it
@@jackdee3962how was the process
Can you please make a video how to make it from the street to the industry
If your looking for another path look up shore side Tankermen-if you have your ticket/ merchant mariner credential
I live in Atlanta tho .. I’m no where near water
@@Tr3TV2022 wanna try the Great Lakes or gulf? 28/14
@@jauntewade1946did you try it
Make that video.I’m def trying to make a change an make that vlog
If you dont mind me asking how much were you able to save while working for SIU
At once or all together?
@@Tr3TV2022 both
@@Tr3TV2022 all together
@@erotionshiny8222 You make 4k-5k a month while on the ship. 4 month trip is 20k.
@@Tr3TV2022together
Bro consider bieng a longshoreman. Alot of former mariners end up on the docks
Kinda seems odd that you get a random drug test, then you don't post for 6 months and then when you do you "quit". Smells a little suspicious to me.
Fax lol
Lol
@@MrClutch038do you think he really was discharged
Bro he got sack 4 times for positive
Yeah company was aiming for him.. That company is odd
Wait so after you quit can you still get on the ship like anytime?
Yup
@@Tr3TV2022 oh shi thk u
@@JamesBond-t Depends on how long you went without sailing
@@WizardsPath-if5oqhow long
@@crishnaholmes7730 A year I believe. You will have to do your basic training all over again if you don't have 360 days
So were you with MSC or SIU? A little confused I watched one of your older videos and you mention you not with MSC
I’m the SIU .. I went through the whole apprenticeship & got videos of all phases
I see.. why the titles of the videos MS? Is it the same or it’s different union?
@@vibequeen88did you find out
@@crishnaholmes7730 yes I’m with MSC
@@vibequeen88 ok how is it
You young broo! At the age i didn’t see my self on ship. Shit is different when you 35
Damn Homie I feel this way 😢
You in school for business management, development and or finances.
Yo trey sam here i hope you doing aight brother
MY GUY !!!!!!!!! All is good Sam I hope your well !
My daughter who is about to turn 18 yrs old Jan 2 ‘2022 she is begging me to go to the Paul Hall school I’m so afraid for her safety can you tell me if it is safe for females at the school and on the ships ?
Honestly it’s one of the safest places for females. It’s almost like a boot camp so the have zero tolerance for anything. Also she will be with the females. Although she may have classes with males, her living quarters will be with all females in which is heavily monitored. All the females that I went to school with and even work with on the ship enjoyed there experience at Pall Hall. I think you should let her go. She’ll be able to talk and FaceTime with you everyday.
A female got r@ped there. What you talking about bruh. You ain't hear about it at the hall?
@@Tr3TV2022did you guys work out a lot
That's real bro it may just be a launchpad for me myself
Was it hard for u to be in a relationship with ur girl while in the industry
Kinda at first .. but we came to agreement on certain things and made it work .. the key is communication tho
Street?
I hear you about "not feeling it" and can relate. Thank You for posting this video because it's helping me decide if I want to rejoin the maritime industry.
Much Appreciation 💯
What did you do in it before
Drop that video
IT field
Do they have medical jobs like billing and coding in the merchant seamen?
No. Only Nurses
@@WizardsPath-if5oqare you in the industry
@@crishnaholmes7730 Yes. Haven't sailed in a year though
sounds like the oil field. when its great its great and when its not its not....
Are you in your parents home?
Mannnn where you been 😂we miss u dawg
Lol I been chilling .. getting my mind right 😂 I’m back tho
@@Tr3TV2022 I’m trynna get in the industry wan try something different I worked in the fleet on barges 14/7
Like do you really gotta 4 page essay on why you want to work on a ship for siu 🤔?
Im looking to get into that line of work I don’t have no kids or family I have to take care of so I should be cool 😂
You’ll be straight if your mature just stack and have a plan
I'm going to do it too I don't have friends or family so I'm good
I'm going to open up my business
@@avahthomas298are you doing it now
My apologies. Last comment-it just keeps popping up. Anyhow I see where the industry has gone in the past 40+ years and I have to agree with your choice. We really don’t need you to be a weight to achieving our goals. Just say’n man.
Seems like ex military make the best seafarers since we are used to all this
Make that from the streets video
Make a video on how to go from the street straight to the ship
Two year degree, and buying a box truck. Sounds food related to me
Make that from that from the Street to The Ship. or ill make that shit.
Dam, I thought someone was blowing leaves outside my window.😎
any vlogs coming soon?
Most definitely!
Are you crazy? they pay an insanely amount of money, if i were you i don’t think i would be quitting in the industry
Are you about to be in the maritime industry
MSC it is then lol for me
Make a whole video about , going to the ship from the streets , no school. C book at sui
Did he
Love your videos brother but stop giving game im a black male and we all need to start doing research on our own to many handouts going around with all these resources to find what we’re looking for without you having to make 100 videos we need to stop producing lazy learners you’ve done enough for people who are getting in the industry. go live your new life bro make new content like you’ve been wanting too or whatever your plans are and succeed man. Congratulations on your new endeavors brother may God continue to bless you
If people didn’t post about it online then where would people go to research? lol. It isn’t lazy. Technology is advancing and if their is an easier way to get the message across then so be it. Why go through all the hassles when you can watch a video? 😂
If people didn’t post about it online then where would people go to research? lol. It isn’t lazy. Technology is advancing and if their is an easier way to get the message across then so be it. Why go through all the hassles when you can watch a video? 😂
@@isbsjxbxns Don't be dumb. That's not what he was saying.
Sure sounds like you have had a bad experience while your were gone.
What is “Real”?
STAY AWAY FROM THE OCEAN GIANT!
Who cutting the grass lmaoo😂 they was meaning that they wasn’t gonna let him be GREAT .!!.😅😅😅😅😅
Ok i thought you failed that drug test from your last video…
😂😂😂 bro I don’t smoke
@@Tr3TV2022 oh aiight 🤣
So take us with you to College then Lol