super yachts 60million+
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Krikkit said:
LimaDelta said:
Condi said:
I think its one of those jobs which looks great from the outside, or to do for a couple of years, but is it something you would want to do for a long time? Same with ski instructor, sailing instructor, holiday reps etc. Looks like their having a lot of fun, then you realise they're 32, living in a dorm, get paid very little and everything they do get paid goes on booze and funding a lifestyle in an expensive place. Fine if you're 22, not so good at 32! Although obviously depends what you want out of life.
Even a junior deckhand or stew will be taking home mid to high 30k excluding tips. Most seniors/HODs comfortably on five-figures a month. I don't know what you earn Condi, but a bit disingenuous to claim that crew 'get paid very little'. Especially (as is quickly becoming the norm through the industry) for only working 6 months of the year. Even without all the travel perks and benefits it is a pretty good position to be in, but obviously not for everyone.The time away can be hard, especially with a family, but I can honestly say that I spend more time (and more quality time) with my kids than many of my more-conventionally employed peers at home. Boy finds it much harder than girl when I'm away, but for them 'daddy going to work' is all they have ever known. It's not perfect by any means but show me someone who's life is? It's all a matter of compromises. It works for us, it won't for everyone.
TartanPaint said:
Why don't they pay tax? I don't believe you, but I'm prepared to be corrected.
Non domiciled.https://www.gov.uk/tax-foreign-income/non-domicile...
- edit: Errr, I meant seafarers deductions as below!!
Edited by SHutchinson on Thursday 1st August 13:51
TartanPaint said:
Why don't they pay tax? I don't believe you, but I'm prepared to be corrected.
Seafarers deductions. Thanks to Maggie (as I like to remind my militant-Jock co-workers).
LimaDelta said:
Condi said:
I think its one of those jobs which looks great from the outside, or to do for a couple of years, but is it something you would want to do for a long time? Same with ski instructor, sailing instructor, holiday reps etc. Looks like their having a lot of fun, then you realise they're 32, living in a dorm, get paid very little and everything they do get paid goes on booze and funding a lifestyle in an expensive place. Fine if you're 22, not so good at 32! Although obviously depends what you want out of life.
Even a junior deckhand or stew will be taking home mid to high 30k excluding tips. Most seniors/HODs comfortably on five-figures a month. I don't know what you earn Condi, but a bit disingenuous to claim that crew 'get paid very little'. Especially (as is quickly becoming the norm through the industry) for only working 6 months of the year. Even without all the travel perks and benefits it is a pretty good position to be in, but obviously not for everyone.Mike Random said:
LimaDelta said:
Condi said:
I think its one of those jobs which looks great from the outside, or to do for a couple of years, but is it something you would want to do for a long time? Same with ski instructor, sailing instructor, holiday reps etc. Looks like their having a lot of fun, then you realise they're 32, living in a dorm, get paid very little and everything they do get paid goes on booze and funding a lifestyle in an expensive place. Fine if you're 22, not so good at 32! Although obviously depends what you want out of life.
Even a junior deckhand or stew will be taking home mid to high 30k excluding tips. Most seniors/HODs comfortably on five-figures a month. I don't know what you earn Condi, but a bit disingenuous to claim that crew 'get paid very little'. Especially (as is quickly becoming the norm through the industry) for only working 6 months of the year. Even without all the travel perks and benefits it is a pretty good position to be in, but obviously not for everyone.sinbaddio said:
How do the Brits stack up? Reason for asking, I visited Pendennis in Falmouth a few years ago on business, and it seemed a mighty impressive set up - however it is the one and only time I've been in such a place.
Pretty well in my experience (though I am a little biased), especially for the really bespoke stuff.Best engineered boat I’ve personally worked on was a Kiwi (shipyard now sadly closed).
Italian builds are a nightmare.
For the really big stuff, it has to be German or Dutch, though I’ve only worked on relatively small (55m) boats from those yards.
Condi said:
I think its one of those jobs which looks great from the outside, or to do for a couple of years, but is it something you would want to do for a long time? Same with ski instructor, sailing instructor, holiday reps etc. Looks like their having a lot of fun, then you realise they're 32, living in a dorm, get paid very little and everything they do get paid goes on booze and funding a lifestyle in an expensive place. Fine if you're 22, not so good at 32! Although obviously depends what you want out of life.
I loved my time as crew but kinda grew out of it when approaching 40. I came to it from a RN background so was well used to living/working in close proximity to others and still enjoy my brief visits to the boats I help look after but wouldn’t ever want to go back aboard full time. I’ve been to some amazing places, had incredible experiences and met lifelong friends. Pay is fantastic, but the work hard and hours long/unpredictable. Rotation was great for a few years but also gave me a taste of a proper home life (for the first time ever) and convinced me it was time for a shore based job.
I’d do it all again if I was younger but do believe some of the fun has gone out of the job since it’s all become (and rightly so) more serious and professional.
Edited by swanny71 on Friday 2nd August 09:16
LimaDelta said:
TheJimi said:
I did wonder about that, the Oceanco reference. Didn’t know whether it was true or not but the idea of it being owned by the builder did make me raise an eyebrow.
...and that leads me onto a question:
Who is regarded as the best superyacht builder?
It's debatable (like car brands), but the big German and Cloggy yards are undoubtedly at the top, while the Italians sit firmly at the bottom. I would want at least a 50% pay rise to have to suffer Italian 'engineering' again....and that leads me onto a question:
Who is regarded as the best superyacht builder?
DeltonaS said:
LimaDelta said:
TheJimi said:
I did wonder about that, the Oceanco reference. Didn’t know whether it was true or not but the idea of it being owned by the builder did make me raise an eyebrow.
...and that leads me onto a question:
Who is regarded as the best superyacht builder?
It's debatable (like car brands), but the big German and Cloggy yards are undoubtedly at the top, while the Italians sit firmly at the bottom. I would want at least a 50% pay rise to have to suffer Italian 'engineering' again....and that leads me onto a question:
Who is regarded as the best superyacht builder?
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