Great video, congratulations on a rewarding career. It's good to see young Americans being able to earn a comfortable living at such a young age. Be safe and enjoy!✌
I was leaning towards joining SIU but the money seems like it is better at MSC. The union guy at the job fair said i would only make about $6,300 a month as a OS but after watching this video it looks like MSC is the way to go. 90-100k a year is a life changing amount of money for me right now.
Straight pay $770 for 72 hours means that is $10.69 an hour. You're Making $100k at $10.69 an hour... sure, overtime 1.5x and holiday pay... but still, in the end that's $10.69 base pay an hour. That being said in my early 20s I made over $100k a year pulling in $14 an hour.... so, I get it. 12 hour days 7 days a week can be the way to go if the job is fun... but in the end you're still working the hours. The thing that makes it worth it imho is the savings on room, board and food.
@@MikeMills1 that's what I ended up doing. I'm in phase 3 of the UA program now. The job isn't too bad but the UA program is a disorganized cluster fuck lol. It takes way too long to complete and there's so many hoops to jump through. I plan to stick with it though and at least finish the program.
some people don't realise what 'working your way up' actually means/involves. remember; doing things this way should mean you have zero student debt to drown your life chances. i did things 'from the bottom up' and now get paid per day what i used to get per week.
im doing this after high school love the fact u can travel and get paid since your gonna be gone a few months your not gonna be buying anything unless u get it on ship dream job im going to the union hall for this
Good Luck and no you are definitely going to be buying things. Especially when you start going to countries you have never been before. I bought an entire sword set just because i wanted to have it haha. Still have fun just spend responsibly. The best advice i can give you .
My youngest son just became a first engineer (he graduated from Texas A&M Maritime) and works for the union. He loves the work and lifestyle. He lives in Seattle, no state income tax. He'll be on a research vessel for the next 4 months. Thanks for the video.
big ups to you, bruh! i had designs on this "career" 25-30 years ago. i actually have my hard MMD! but sh't happens therefore sh't HAPPENED! it was after 911 and the rules changed! but much prosperity to you young man!
Thanks for the videos and insight on becoming a merchant mariner. I got my red book last week and I'm taking BST at Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy next month. In one of your comments, you mentioned one should go through SIU and their program. But I'm 50 years old and I'm ready to get out on the water. I signed up for the MSC Job Fair, on the 27th of this month in Norfolk. I'm thinking I can sign up with MSC for a few years and then switch over to SIU. Do you think this would be a good move for someone who's coming in with no sea time but does have experience in cleaning (I owned and operated a janitorial business)? I'm also a helluva cook. I'm trying to get that Chief Steward position... 😆. Let me know what you think. And again, thanks for the videos.
Thanks bro, that's what I'm trying to hear. I'm not afraid of no type of work. I did nearly a decade in federal prison and worked for pennies... 😆. So if I can get travel and get paid for doing what I did in the joint, I'm all for it. I appreciate young brothers like you and Trevion, for the content y'all cover with your videos. Salute to you and him. Hopefully, we can connect on one of these ships one day.
Great to see you having success. That Gross and Net is a bee'otch tho. In the 90s , I was in the Carpenters Union , and was seeing $3100 a week Gross , but dem SOB's hammered me on take home , I never cleared more than $1500 smh taxation is theft ! Lol
@@MikeMills1 Haha they do suck , especially when we see our roads are horrible , so many homeless people and so so many people stuck in a cycle of drug and alcohol addiction. In a way you're correct, we can't do anything about it per se , but we also shouldn't accept it and allow it to be normalized . Know what I mean? Like our gas prices now, just bc you and I can afford them, many of not most can't and imho we need to speak up if not for ourselves, for the generations of less fortunate coming behind us struggling to raise their families. Sure , some are boneheads lol and didn't make the right decisions or create opportunities for themselves like you and I did . Things are way more expensive now than when we were teenagers. I'm Gen X and it makes me sad to see young families struggling, being charged $18K for a shitbox vehicle that is the opposite of reliable. Sorry, my intention wasn't to clutter up your cool post /video with political crap. But at same time , if we don't discuss these things , it will get worse . Anyways, cool video bro, subscribing and looking forward to seeing you succeed. Ya got me wishing instead of becoming a State Registered Journyman Carpenter, I got into merchant mariners biz! So cool and exciting. Have a great weekend my friend!
@@dtcdtc8328 I feel you. Yes I am able to afford everything I need but shit shouldn't be so expensive and I know exactly why they are and I feel if more and more of us were to say something and stand up we could stop the nonsense before it gets beyond restore and we can't do anything about it. But in order to do that we need enough people willing to sacrifice it all and these days nobody willing to sacrifice anything for the greater good. Which is why I just stay in my lane and try to get mine before its beyond the point of accessibility
@@MikeMills1 Yesir , get yours bro, help who's worthy of your help along the way , hopefully we can all unite and get these Tyrants where they belong , 6 foot under , but til then, keep doing what you're doing. 🤜🏻🤛🏿 Daren
Good stuff man I can't wait to finished this application after my mmc book comes in the mail so I can upload on the application then wait for Mac to hit me back some say it take 5 months 😭and I'm waiting for you to make an SIU or MSC comparison video
@@MikeMills1 that's great Mike I'm a slow learner.Army Germany then VA worked NEWPORT News shipyard 10 years.Not great pay.Came to Mountains VA low cost of living high pay papermill .Id wished I'd known about Merchant Marines or long shoreman.You in tidewater?
Im prior US Navy how does that long time off work, you said you took a year off, how does that happen, I am also still in VA in the 804 area, good video bro I appreciate you
I have always wanted to work on a ship, I don't know why but I get caught up on these videos all the time. I'm in my 30s and no kids or wife so it's probably a good time to see if I'd be really into it, I just don't know what job I'd really like. I always imagined doing something as a Steward.
If you are going to come out. Go union. Msc has yo much politics. Not saying the union doesn't but its wild over here. But thanks for watching don't forget to Like and subscribe!! And share it with your friends or anyone you you think might want to see this
Bro, I am just waiting to get my MMC in a few more weeks, I applied for Ordinary Seaman, what is the first thing I should do once i get the mmc??? Take courses or send my cv to all the companies?
Do you have all your credentials? Check this video out tells you exactly everything you need. And if you have all of these then you can start applying for every company czcams.com/video/8EKlGVp1tCk/video.html
Broh can you help me out, im trying to do my MMC . Im not going to school for this, i will start from the bottom and make my way. where do i download the application and where do i have to fax it or email it?.
Hi Mike, I already have a Passport and I recently got my TWIC Card. On the Merchant Mariner Creditional application, it also asks if I want to be on call for a National Emergency. I thought MSC was anyway. I need to know the Pros and Cons of whether I should checkmark, Yes or No. About getting a Medical Certificate, I'm confused on how else I can get an approved Coast Guard Physical because I live in Las Vegas and the nearest Coast Guard base is near the ocean in California..
Look up "nearest I&O clinic" you can do it there. And as far as being called for national emergency check box idk what that part is I don't remember checking that box. Doesn't mean I haven't just dont remember doing it.
I got a few questions about Neo. Idk if you have a video about orientation at all, or when you joined but how strict are they on your credit ? Say if you had medical bills are you completely disqualified ?
I have not. Or if I did have something about it it wasn't the main topic. But I'll make s video st some point being more specific about everything I went through
@@jaydreadd4917 lol how do you jot make it through neo ? Easiest part. But don't ve nervous when you first get in take a deep breath pass the competency test and yo good. The tread water part is easy. And all the classes is easy they practically give you thr answer to thr test. You'll be aight. Hope to see yu out here.
Man you got it. You are never to old to find your passion. If you come out here...GREAT if you find something at home even better. From the almost 8 years of sailing and taking to alot of the old heads. They all tell me to find something I really really enjoy and stick with it money will always be there. So you have time man. You got it. "Fighting"
Mike Mills cool bro thx for the reply. Already had my passport, just got the TWIC, medical, now submitting my app for the MMD, (just a OUPV 6pack near coastal) but pretty excited to try and break into the life. Thanks again for the inspiring and informative videos !
@@_tattoomancraig Since the martime center say its a surge they recommend people apply 90 days in advance i just received an email on the 15th that it just accepted and printed and shipped out
Got the opportunity to start from the bottom as su, just waiting on neo date. I was wondering how easy is it to move up with the company. should I take ab courses or any others before hand to apply for something better. What would you suggest?
Given that I stayed at the bottom the whole time. But you came in at the perfect time to move up. They are in dire need for all positions. So whatever ship you get in you ask your captain or chief mate you want to switch to OS and they prollu will switch you over. Because they are so short in all positions
Would IHP mean “In House Pay”? Like doing stuff in the house part? I’m looking at going to SIU. Been studying up on them. I just gotta get 1 thing in order before I start my apps and paperwork.
Yes. But most of them are on ships right now. I'm assuming younare asking about their salaries on board a ship? You might have to ask one or them for I am nit sure anymore.
Apprenticeship? Huh. You don't need schooling to do this. You just have to find companies that take entry levels. I only say go to school for this if you want to come out as an officer and make real money.
@@MikeMills1 I'm not sure what wippers make but I'm a os rigger and we start with 245 a day, my cousin put me on after I got my MMC , physical, medical certificate, and paperwork finished
@@hx1234 you have to do 120 days minimum on thr boat. But getting relieved on time is almost a never. If you are talking about actual tome in the water it varies from ship to ship. I been on ships where you almost always in port. But I've also been on a ship where you was out to sea for an entire month. So it depends I can't give you a definitive answer.
Hey man! 2 questions if you may, in what type of vessel are you referring to with these salaries and how much does a 3rd Engineer or 2nd engineer makes ? Thanks
3rd or a 2nd can easily see twice as much but it solely depends on the vessel. These checks for me was every 2 weeks. So a 2nd or a third could double that easily
@@MikeMills1 cheers for the info man! I'm currently a 3rd Engineer on a tanker and tbh we are paid the same amount of money.. apparently usa pays much better ,are you on a union or sth?
@@ness5600 gah damn. I would say wait till you see 21 enjoy being a young adult before jumping out here but shit fuck it. Get In while they are hiring like crazy. Whether ve union or msc apply for both.
hello, are you official? Do you know how much an officer earns compared to a sailor without studies? I am currently studying to be an officer and I would like to know how much they earn in the United States.
Hii there.... 40 month oil tanker experience as motorman, oiler. i want to join in America merchant marine.i am an Indian origin seafarer.there is huge difference in salary which I got here in India..plz guide me through this.
@@MikeMills1 thanks for reply... For merchant marine in America. I should be minimum PR in America...it's very hard to get PR before 8 to 10 years for Indian nationality ....
Working for Military Sealift Command is not the same as working for a commercial merchant ship ; lots of duties you do on MSC ships you won t do on commercial!! so is totally misleading. actually MSC will abuse mariners on the duties they involved since MSC is primarily responsable to keep the NAVY fit to fullfill its duties; so, any evolution that is to support the navy, MSC is suppose to fullfill and therefore MSC mariners are involved and are not easy most of the time, specially when it comes to high tempo matters such as unreps/vertreps and conreps. MSC will never tell what the prospective mariner would be facing for real !!!
And tell me. Do I have a twic card like they do? Yes. Do I have to have my MMC like they do? Yes. Am I in the ocean on a boat and not in the military? Yes x2 Lol but you got it. 🤣😂
Hey Mike.. I came across your video and I'm curiously thinking about making the career change into the industry... I got some questions for ya.. do you have a IG acct or something... love to chat.. I'll check out some more of your videos thanks
@@Bcarlin2023 fersure man. Just shoot me a message whenever always here to help. And fyi some of my other videos might have the answers you are looking for. Just incase you cant get a hold of me. Don't forget to like and subscribe !!
@@MikeMills1 Im not referring to specifically just you. People do this all the time. Honestly your net pay means nothing because deductions can be significantly different from one person to another. We may grossed the same pay and your net is $3k and mine might only be $2k. It's not always just $100 or $200 difference, sometimes there is a significant difference.
@harthart7529 oh yeah that's why I said it in the video cuz I knew people would get confused lol. "My net won't be your net, and your net won't be mine" I remember saying that I think.
@@niamays5117 to become an officer you need to either go to school. or a maritime academy. or work your way up from the bottom. it just depends how motiviated you are and the connections you have.
@@HarshSharma-mm1lj oh with my company this isn't contractual. you are an employee. When it's time for you to come back to work they will just assign you. You don't have to reapply
@@HarshSharma-mm1lj really depends. If you have watched some of my other videos I stated that I took an entire year off but I am a little different then the rest. They usually only allow you to take 30 days maybe 2 months if you have a medical.
@@MikeMills1 for sure thanks cause I was looking in to getting in to deckhand on a commercial fishing they work 16 days for 90 days straight it would be killer
Always good to see a young fella doing something great. Makes me proud because you are setting a great example! Keep up the great work.
Much love fam !!
Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe !!
Great video, congratulations on a rewarding career. It's good to see young Americans being able to earn a comfortable living at such a young age. Be safe and enjoy!✌
Thanks man. It has its ups and downs. But it helples provide me a decent life.
@@MikeMills1can a person try this if they have eczema
@crishnaholmes7730 im.pretty sure you can. I've seen way worse then eczema out here
I was leaning towards joining SIU but the money seems like it is better at MSC. The union guy at the job fair said i would only make about $6,300 a month as a OS but after watching this video it looks like MSC is the way to go. 90-100k a year is a life changing amount of money for me right now.
Naw he prolly talking net. And I'd say go siu first see if you like it.
Straight pay $770 for 72 hours means that is $10.69 an hour. You're Making $100k at $10.69 an hour... sure, overtime 1.5x and holiday pay... but still, in the end that's $10.69 base pay an hour.
That being said in my early 20s I made over $100k a year pulling in $14 an hour.... so, I get it. 12 hour days 7 days a week can be the way to go if the job is fun... but in the end you're still working the hours.
The thing that makes it worth it imho is the savings on room, board and food.
@@MikeMills1 that's what I ended up doing. I'm in phase 3 of the UA program now. The job isn't too bad but the UA program is a disorganized cluster fuck lol. It takes way too long to complete and there's so many hoops to jump through. I plan to stick with it though and at least finish the program.
some people don't realise what 'working your way up' actually means/involves.
remember; doing things this way should mean you have zero student debt to drown your life chances.
i did things 'from the bottom up' and now get paid per day what i used to get per week.
I'm confused as to what your talking about. Not to be mean I'm just not sure what you are referencing. Well regarding this video I mean. Lol
@@MikeMills1 he is saying that the higher your rank the more you get paid
@@nehemyahuyisrael2868 oh yeah fersure.
im doing this after high school love the fact u can travel and get paid since your gonna be gone a few months your not gonna be buying anything unless u get it on ship dream job im going to the union hall for this
Good Luck and no you are definitely going to be buying things. Especially when you start going to countries you have never been before. I bought an entire sword set just because i wanted to have it haha. Still have fun just spend responsibly. The best advice i can give you .
Great video Mike. I really appreciate your career as a Merchant Marine. Cheers .
Ahhh man thanks bruv. I really appreciate you watching. Don't forget to like and subscribe. 🙂
My youngest son just became a first engineer (he graduated from Texas A&M Maritime) and works for the union. He loves the work and lifestyle. He lives in Seattle, no state income tax. He'll be on a research vessel for the next 4 months. Thanks for the video.
Oh he about to blow this video out the water. He seeing at minimum twice this much every 2 weeks haha
@@MikeMills1 You just blew Tony's son's game up. He better not owe Pops any money hahahaha
@@bennyb.1742 lol I thought about that after I had replied. But it was already to late. Damage is done 🤣😂
@@bennyb.1742 He owed his mom for his car when he first moved to Seattle, but he's good with her now 😁
Thanks for the great video. Very informative
I try to be. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe!
Thank you for being transparent. Interesting video.
No worries. That's what I'm here for
big ups to you, bruh! i had designs on this "career" 25-30 years ago. i actually have my hard MMD! but sh't happens therefore sh't HAPPENED! it was after 911 and the rules changed! but much prosperity to you young man!
Lol thanks bruv. Much love 🙌🏽
Thanks for the videos and insight on becoming a merchant mariner. I got my red book last week and I'm taking BST at Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy next month. In one of your comments, you mentioned one should go through SIU and their program. But I'm 50 years old and I'm ready to get out on the water. I signed up for the MSC Job Fair, on the 27th of this month in Norfolk. I'm thinking I can sign up with MSC for a few years and then switch over to SIU. Do you think this would be a good move for someone who's coming in with no sea time but does have experience in cleaning (I owned and operated a janitorial business)? I'm also a helluva cook. I'm trying to get that Chief Steward position... 😆. Let me know what you think. And again, thanks for the videos.
Go ahead and come to msc. Might suit you well. They need stewards and if you have experience you'll probably promote quickly
Thanks bro, that's what I'm trying to hear. I'm not afraid of no type of work. I did nearly a decade in federal prison and worked for pennies... 😆. So if I can get travel and get paid for doing what I did in the joint, I'm all for it. I appreciate young brothers like you and Trevion, for the content y'all cover with your videos. Salute to you and him. Hopefully, we can connect on one of these ships one day.
@@rodneybynum6836 you got it bruv. And maybe one day.🤣
102 hours for 1.3k? That’s like 13 an hour
Lol watch my other videos you'll understand more.
If you want to make double what he makes go to an academy guys. So worth it
I speak about that alot in mu first few videos. Go to school for this guy's. If you can definitely wish I did
Where do we find an academy?
@@memback type on to Google. There is mass maritime, Texas a&m, kingspoint
@@MikeMills1how about siu
@@MikeMills1do ratings receive less than officers?
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing
No doubt 💪🏾
Just love the idea of fresh air on the open ocean at night
Lol yeah it's nice sometimes fersure.
Great to see you having success. That Gross and Net is a bee'otch tho. In the 90s , I was in the Carpenters Union , and was seeing $3100 a week Gross , but dem SOB's hammered me on take home , I never cleared more than $1500 smh taxation is theft ! Lol
Hell yeah taxes be killing us. But such is life nothing I can do about it haha lol
@@MikeMills1
Haha they do suck , especially when we see our roads are horrible , so many homeless people and so so many people stuck in a cycle of drug and alcohol addiction. In a way you're correct, we can't do anything about it per se , but we also shouldn't accept it and allow it to be normalized . Know what I mean?
Like our gas prices now, just bc you and I can afford them, many of not most can't and imho we need to speak up if not for ourselves, for the generations of less fortunate coming behind us struggling to raise their families. Sure , some are boneheads lol and didn't make the right decisions or create opportunities for themselves like you and I did . Things are way more expensive now than when we were teenagers. I'm Gen X and it makes me sad to see young families struggling, being charged $18K for a shitbox vehicle that is the opposite of reliable.
Sorry, my intention wasn't to clutter up your cool post /video with political crap. But at same time , if we don't discuss these things , it will get worse .
Anyways, cool video bro, subscribing and looking forward to seeing you succeed. Ya got me wishing instead of becoming a State Registered Journyman Carpenter, I got into merchant mariners biz! So cool and exciting.
Have a great weekend my friend!
@@dtcdtc8328 I feel you. Yes I am able to afford everything I need but shit shouldn't be so expensive and I know exactly why they are and I feel if more and more of us were to say something and stand up we could stop the nonsense before it gets beyond restore and we can't do anything about it. But in order to do that we need enough people willing to sacrifice it all and these days nobody willing to sacrifice anything for the greater good.
Which is why I just stay in my lane and try to get mine before its beyond the point of accessibility
@@MikeMills1
Yesir , get yours bro, help who's worthy of your help along the way , hopefully we can all unite and get these Tyrants where they belong , 6 foot under , but til then, keep doing what you're doing.
🤜🏻🤛🏿
Daren
@@dtcdtc8328 much love bro. Don't forget to share and subscribe so I can spread the knowledge 🙌🏽
I'm one of the guys that takes your cargo off at the garden city terminal in Savannah. Crane operator
You sure? for Military sealift command ? Lol But shoot I want a crane operationg job where can I get one? Lol
Good stuff man I can't wait to finished this application after my mmc book comes in the mail so I can upload on the application then wait for Mac to hit me back some say it take 5 months 😭and I'm waiting for you to make an SIU or MSC comparison video
Lol idk I never sailed siu. But from what I've been hearing it's alot more laid back and more money for your time
Come work on the Great Lakes
Don’t need stcw just mmc and twic
@@jauntewade1946 you can I come there? How could I even apply there ?
And lol I'll do an comparison everyone keels asking for one lol I'll put one in the works for yall. 🤣
I’m in Virginia working at the shipyard I seen there having a job fair the end of July i think I might check it out
Fersure man. But be clear with what you want if you decide to apply
I live and work in VA papermill 28 years now.Gross 82000 yr.I pay over 24% total taxes.
Congratulations ?? Lol
@@MikeMills1 Mike divide your taxes by your gross.unless you owe or get a large refund won't matter.This will tell what % you pay in total taxes
@@jd218 lol i know how taxes work. If you watchmy other videos I had a business and some houses. I know my way around lol.
@@MikeMills1 that's great Mike I'm a slow learner.Army Germany then VA worked NEWPORT News shipyard 10 years.Not great pay.Came to Mountains VA low cost of living high pay papermill .Id wished I'd known about Merchant Marines or long shoreman.You in tidewater?
@@jd218 I'm in New Port News. You can still join never to late.
IHP is imminent hard pay basically pay you get for being in a non safe environment
Thank you I never knew that forreal
awesome video
Thanks bud
Im prior US Navy how does that long time off work, you said you took a year off, how does that happen, I am also still in VA in the 804 area, good video bro I appreciate you
Lol technically you aren't suppose to take a long tome off but I do cuz I don't like going back so early after a long tour.
Positivity #praisegod
Gotta have it man
I have always wanted to work on a ship, I don't know why but I get caught up on these videos all the time. I'm in my 30s and no kids or wife so it's probably a good time to see if I'd be really into it, I just don't know what job I'd really like. I always imagined doing something as a Steward.
If you are going to come out. Go union. Msc has yo much politics. Not saying the union doesn't but its wild over here. But thanks for watching don't forget to Like and subscribe!! And share it with your friends or anyone you you think might want to see this
@@MikeMills1 Appreciate the insights, I would be coming in without any experience, is that going to be an issue?
@@ML-kx9gz lol no I had no experience. You woukd come in as a new hire entry level
@@MikeMills1 cool could you point me in an area to apply and also how much schooling would I need?
@@ML-kx9gz if you go msc
sealiftcommand.com/
If you go siu
www.seafarers.org/training-and-careers/jobs/entry-program/
Bro, I am just waiting to get my MMC in a few more weeks, I applied for Ordinary Seaman, what is the first thing I should do once i get the mmc??? Take courses or send my cv to all the companies?
Do you have all your credentials?
Check this video out tells you exactly everything you need. And if you have all of these then you can start applying for every company
czcams.com/video/8EKlGVp1tCk/video.html
@Guillermo Villegas you got any feed of the status of your mmc?
Broh can you help me out, im trying to do my MMC . Im not going to school for this, i will start from the bottom and make my way. where do i download the application and where do i have to fax it or email it?.
Hi Mike, I already have a Passport and I recently got my TWIC Card. On the Merchant Mariner Creditional application, it also asks if I want to be on call for a National Emergency. I thought MSC was anyway. I need to know the Pros and Cons of whether I should checkmark, Yes or No. About getting a Medical Certificate, I'm confused on how else I can get an approved Coast Guard Physical because I live in Las Vegas and the nearest Coast Guard base is near the ocean in California..
Look up "nearest I&O clinic" you can do it there. And as far as being called for national emergency check box idk what that part is I don't remember checking that box. Doesn't mean I haven't just dont remember doing it.
I got a few questions about Neo.
Idk if you have a video about orientation at all, or when you joined but how strict are they on your credit ? Say if you had medical bills are you completely disqualified ?
I have not. Or if I did have something about it it wasn't the main topic. But I'll make s video st some point being more specific about everything I went through
@@MikeMills1 would you say neo is anything to really worry about?
lol some people are making it seem nerve racking
@@jaydreadd4917 lol how do you jot make it through neo ? Easiest part. But don't ve nervous when you first get in take a deep breath pass the competency test and yo good. The tread water part is easy. And all the classes is easy they practically give you thr answer to thr test. You'll be aight. Hope to see yu out here.
@@jaydreadd4917 do you have a date for Neo?
@@trentwashington8862 yes next month
This a real azz video 💯🔥
I try man I try
MSC SAILOR CHECKING IN HERE ON THE USNS SUPPLY KEEP UP THE INFO
Lol ahh shit the usns supply i haven't been on there in years.
I really need to make a change in my life .l been looking for a career job lam get older IAM in my 50th
Man you got it. You are never to old to find your passion. If you come out here...GREAT if you find something at home even better. From the almost 8 years of sailing and taking to alot of the old heads. They all tell me to find something I really really enjoy and stick with it money will always be there. So you have time man. You got it. "Fighting"
Think s
U know a ninja likes money so a ninja gonna gets some payper
Lol bet
Any chance making it without being vaxxed? I hear that's almost universal in the merchant mariner gigs. Thanks man, and great vids!
Thanks im not vaxxed but they tried making me. But it has limited me as far as going out. But I'm still content with my decisions
Mike Mills cool bro thx for the reply. Already had my passport, just got the TWIC, medical, now submitting my app for the MMD, (just a OUPV 6pack near coastal) but pretty excited to try and break into the life. Thanks again for the inspiring and informative videos !
@@jimihendrix3619 super late reply. But I'm trying my best lol.
Hey Mike so give or take about 90-100k a year?
Depends on position and what ship. There are a lot of factors
Lol my man's took a whole year off, that's crazy you never got AWOL?
I Def got awol but idc my money straight
@@MikeMills1 what happens with that ? They still let you come back lol ?
@@wizoptv3092 I'm on a ship now lol
Nice. You ratted out your boss
Come again ?
@@MikeMills1 Telling how you get paid basically for doing nothing. Extra hours for doing silly shit.
@@joemusic2882 lol it's all legal. Maybe be silly but it's all legal.
Can you please do a video on how to find a job in an entry level position? I'm searching high and low.
Apply for companies that take entry level positions
@@MikeMills1 Thank you. Do you need to be good at math and physics to be in the engine room?
@@JAMEZSP117 nope basic arithmetic
i applied for my mmc april 12 and got my medical cert a couple days ago how long did it take for your mmc to come in
Honestly mine took 3 weeks but it might be longer now times are different then week i got mine
I got mine in a month , 3 weeks for the med card and one extra week for the booklet .
@@_tattoomancraig Since the martime center say its a surge they recommend people apply 90 days in advance i just received an email on the 15th that it just accepted and printed and shipped out
Got the opportunity to start from the bottom as su, just waiting on neo date.
I was wondering how easy is it to move up with the company. should I take ab courses or any others before hand to apply for something better.
What would you suggest?
Given that I stayed at the bottom the whole time. But you came in at the perfect time to move up. They are in dire need for all positions. So whatever ship you get in you ask your captain or chief mate you want to switch to OS and they prollu will switch you over. Because they are so short in all positions
@@MikeMills1 thanks brother. It’s hard to find content on this particular company so I appreciate the knowledge 💯
@@jaydreadd4917 no worries. I'll definitely have more to come
Would IHP mean “In House Pay”? Like doing stuff in the house part? I’m looking at going to SIU. Been studying up on them. I just gotta get 1 thing in order before I start my apps and paperwork.
Its integrated health program I'm assuming our health benefits. But I'm not sure 🤦🏾
@@MikeMills1 Oh okay.
Have you ever ran into one of your subscribers on board the ship?
Lol not yet. Maybe someday
if i already have a degree, what route should I take? Whats the shortest? Do I have to test out or something?
There are some streamline schools to get your license without actually going to a maritime academy and having to get another 4 year degreee
IHP berthing pay, why you only got 10 days and not 14. You living off the ship 4 days?
I think one of the time sheets was when I first got on board. So I wasn't up there a full pay period yet
Do you know any yeoman storekeeper or junior supply officers?
Yes. But most of them are on ships right now. I'm assuming younare asking about their salaries on board a ship? You might have to ask one or them for I am nit sure anymore.
@@MikeMills1 could you put me intouch with 1?
@williammcrae6329 I might be able to get you in touch with an YNSK
@@MikeMills1 that would be perfect, hopefully I'm in va by august.
@@williammcrae6329 yup yup
kit of life
what sort of kit do u fly?
looking fwd to videos of flying a kit
Lol
In reality he's only getting just over 10$/ hr. Not very much ...the only thing that makes this job viable is the OT pay. Otherwise it ain't worth it.
Lol lame...
Really?
@@Darryldlowe lol believe who you wanna believe lol. I say in the video not all ships pay like this. Some more some less.
@@MikeMills1 dude don’t know what he talking about I’m in msc myself , dude don’t understand that them AKE or AOE ships
Hit different.
@@deionhicks2476 and I'm normally in epfs so you already know haha.
Makin' stacks
Lol I get by.
Are you union or not? What is your base hourly pay? Do you get health insurance? 401k? Pension?
I'm not union, you have a tsp, yes in health insurance.
I got a question the first check you got paid what ship was you on
It was a Highspeed vessel
If i get all the certification iny own but have no prior school training how likely to get an apprenticeship
Apprenticeship? Huh. You don't need schooling to do this. You just have to find companies that take entry levels. I only say go to school for this if you want to come out as an officer and make real money.
Working for Edison chouest hope my first check straight 🤞
Shit put me on! Lol
Lol I'm dead ass I just called them what is the salary for wipers there? Cuz I'm trying to make a resume now
@@MikeMills1 I'm not sure what wippers make but I'm a os rigger and we start with 245 a day, my cousin put me on after I got my MMC , physical, medical certificate, and paperwork finished
@@aaronjohnson8971 ahh that's good.
Aaron I'm starting at this company how you liking it so far
how long are you out and when you come back, how long do you get off before going out again?
When you say go out? You mean going out t sea or how long do ships typically go out to sea.
@@MikeMills1 yes, how long do you usually stay out at sea and then when you get home, how long to you get off before heading out to sea again.?
@@hx1234 you have to do 120 days minimum on thr boat. But getting relieved on time is almost a never. If you are talking about actual tome in the water it varies from ship to ship. I been on ships where you almost always in port. But I've also been on a ship where you was out to sea for an entire month. So it depends I can't give you a definitive answer.
Hey man! 2 questions if you may, in what type of vessel are you referring to with these salaries and how much does a 3rd Engineer or 2nd engineer makes ? Thanks
3rd or a 2nd can easily see twice as much but it solely depends on the vessel. These checks for me was every 2 weeks. So a 2nd or a third could double that easily
@@MikeMills1 I see..what type of vessel were you on when you had these paychecks?
@@flaptsak87 highspeeds
@@MikeMills1 cheers for the info man! I'm currently a 3rd Engineer on a tanker and tbh we are paid the same amount of money.. apparently usa pays much better ,are you on a union or sth?
@@flaptsak87 msc. And I mean don't get me wrong This is what a third would make on a regular ship I ws just on a special king of ship
Is msc they way to go … I have all my credentials
Couldn't tell you which way to go. All preference my friend.
We still shipping a lot of food to Africa ? Ethiopia ?
Lol idk
Chief Cook where I work is on £2600 take home per month
Lol dang.
🤑🤑🤑👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
lol i do alright
Just graduated finna get my physical and drug test this week and send my application off
Graduated....highschool ?
@@MikeMills1 yessir
@@ness5600 gah damn. I would say wait till you see 21 enjoy being a young adult before jumping out here but shit fuck it. Get In while they are hiring like crazy. Whether ve union or msc apply for both.
@@MikeMills1 for sure bro 💯
@@MikeMills1 is it women on the boat with you?
do i need my stcw before i turn in my MMC application i was told MSC will send me to training to obtain my stcw is this true
Probably I honestly have no idea I didn't need it when I joined but things are different now
Do they verify the vaccine cards to see if they are fake ?
Lol I couldn't tell you. I didn't get the vaccine but I was already in the company sailing. So I don't know if anyone has to take it when they join.
hello, are you official? Do you know how much an officer earns compared to a sailor without studies? I am currently studying to be an officer and I would like to know how much they earn in the United States.
An officer? Waaay more the enlisted mariners. Yes finish out studies you will make really good money.
@@MikeMills1 could you give me a number? even if it is approximate. sorry for the insistence 😅
@j8279 I honestly couldn't for I'm not a officer so I genuinely couldn't give you an accurate number
112 hours for 2 weeks ? Really
Yeah. Straight time is 112 hrs. It used to confuse me when I first started.
I was told after u get mmc u dont have to go do training after that. This true?
No. Lol who told you that? Every company will send you to there own training facility. Never heard thay
@@MikeMills1 ight coo. Im getting my cdl soon but i may want to get on a ship down the road. Getting my twic and mmc. Thx for help.
@@indo3052 you got it bro. I'm here to help any way I can.
Hii there....
40 month oil tanker experience as motorman, oiler. i want to join in America merchant marine.i am an Indian origin seafarer.there is huge difference in salary which I got here in India..plz guide me through this.
I don't know how to.guide you but if you can obtain an US merchant Mariner document then you can come over
@@MikeMills1 thanks for reply...
For merchant marine in America. I should be minimum PR in America...it's very hard to get PR before 8 to 10 years for Indian nationality ....
@@asb1989 oh I didn't know that
Working for Military Sealift Command is not the same as working for a commercial merchant ship ; lots of duties you do on MSC ships you won t do on commercial!! so is totally misleading. actually MSC will abuse mariners on the duties they involved since MSC is primarily responsable to keep the NAVY fit to fullfill its duties; so, any evolution that is to support the navy, MSC is suppose to fullfill and therefore MSC mariners are involved and are not easy most of the time, specially when it comes to high tempo matters such as unreps/vertreps and conreps. MSC will never tell what the prospective mariner would be facing for real !!!
Lol I haven't done an unrep in about 3 years
And tell me. Do I have a twic card like they do? Yes.
Do I have to have my MMC like they do? Yes.
Am I in the ocean on a boat and not in the military? Yes x2
Lol but you got it. 🤣😂
@@MikeMills1 good for you hahahah seasoned mariner hahahah
@@riksim4242 😂
I stay in Va bro could you give me more information?
Hmm watch my most recent video and then watch this
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You live in the 757
Yup.
Damn Millls, Read much??? lol , I more of a picture book guy myself. lol "STYKE"
Lol yoooh
do they have wifi on the ship
That's a negative ghost rider
Do you have to be vaccinated Covid-19 ?
I think yes but I'm not vaccinated so idk
Ok, thanks for the quick reply.
That's great to get paid for more hours than are actually in a week 🤑
Lol
Taking money you don't earn is a recipe for a long, miserable career. Do the right thing when no one is watching.
Lol get out of here. Not once did I say I didn't earn it. But are you gonna turn down free legal money? I doubt it.b
What’s the name of your company
MSC "more shit coming"
Lol jk msc=military sealift command.
What position did you work on the ship ? 🙏🙏🙏
I was a su/Steward
@@MikeMills1 they putting me in SU also
Do you habe a video that explains the pros and cons of the position?
@@StarTrakFlippaTV lol no but I talk about it in most of mu videos
@@MikeMills1 even tho they put me in SU
Could I move up in rank ? Bc I wanna be a third assistant engineer
@@StarTrakFlippaTV lol yes but you gonna have to play politics sometimes
Do you get payed during your month off
yes bruv. but it depends lol.
@@MikeMills1 on weather you have leave time built up
@@dayosmallman7874 pretty much
Hey Mike.. I came across your video and I'm curiously thinking about making the career change into the industry... I got some questions for ya.. do you have a IG acct or something... love to chat.. I'll check out some more of your videos thanks
My IG is on my CZcams homepage.
Kited4Life_mm
@MikeMills1 hey boss thanks for replying back so quickly.. I just added you on IG.. Look forward to speaking with you if you have the time..
@@Bcarlin2023 fersure man. Just shoot me a message whenever always here to help. And fyi some of my other videos might have the answers you are looking for. Just incase you cant get a hold of me.
Don't forget to like and subscribe !!
@MikeMills1 already did my guy...ya I'll be checking out your other videos too. I sent you a dm on IG
@@Bcarlin2023 I don't think I received the message
Can I get my mmc if I’m on misdemeanor probation
I honestly couldn't tell you. BUT you can always try and see what they say. Links in the bio of my first video
Is that paychart on the msc current? It says 2021
Yes. Aren't you hired already ?
@@MikeMills1 yea just sent them my medical card. Waiting on the call from neo.
@williammcrae6329 oh aight bet bet good luck
@@MikeMills1 thanks, your video definitely motivated this move.
@@williammcrae6329 glad to be of service
Why people mention their net pay is mind boggling. All you need to mention is your gross pay...
I did....
@@MikeMills1 Im not referring to specifically just you. People do this all the time. Honestly your net pay means nothing because deductions can be significantly different from one person to another. We may grossed the same pay and your net is $3k and mine might only be $2k. It's not always just $100 or $200 difference, sometimes there is a significant difference.
@harthart7529 oh yeah that's why I said it in the video cuz I knew people would get confused lol. "My net won't be your net, and your net won't be mine" I remember saying that I think.
What’s the higher paying positions
Officers. Anything to do with licensed individuals make way more
@@MikeMills1 hi Mike thanks for your response, is there any training you can get to come into a position like that or do you have to work your way up?
@@niamays5117 to become an officer you need to either go to school. or a maritime academy. or work your way up from the bottom. it just depends how motiviated you are and the connections you have.
After how much month company calls for the 2nd contract after 1st contract over ?
Lol second contract ? You mean until you have to go back to work? Lol it's a habitual thing.
If I want to rejoin for 2nd contract within 10, 15 days or 1 month so can I call company and can rejoin ? Please reply
@@HarshSharma-mm1lj oh with my company this isn't contractual. you are an employee. When it's time for you to come back to work they will just assign you. You don't have to reapply
So after how much time they are recalling you in the ship ?
@@HarshSharma-mm1lj really depends. If you have watched some of my other videos I stated that I took an entire year off but I am a little different then the rest. They usually only allow you to take 30 days maybe 2 months if you have a medical.
Shout out to VA imma Va beach boy myself
🙌🏽💪🏾
On your first check did you get a pay for burden
Meaning ?
@@MikeMills1 like sharing a room with somebody
@@robertmanning5 oh lol yeah upu get that thr moment you sign on the ship
What app call for you see your checks
@robertmanning5 not an app. But stem you do get hired you will be given access to dfas. Which is Dod hub for all your different kinds of pay
Hell no I don’t take days off
?
Do you read books i see alot beside you i am marine engineer tec pura vida
I read a for amount
Show your net pay
Lol I'm very open about it. Depending on what you have taking out of your check. Nobody talks about their net because it's different for everyone lol
144 hours in 9 days is 16 hrs/day. No
Lol hrs are stacked 🤦🏾 not literally working hrs 😅 I swear yall slow as hell 😂
Bro am a welder i love to work with you bro
Lol come out here then !!
Won't be surprised if you like, get the boot, nome sane, after ratting out department heads, like, on free OT, for no work, nome sane.
Lol not how DoD works
And I'm nit as worried about getting the boot from this job lol
How do we get put on
Watch this video and then apply when you have everything
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@@MikeMills1 thanks ama Watch all your vids to get as much knowledge when I get to work for my over Night Shift should keep me entertained
@djscarecrows7702 bet bet. And if you have any questions you can always hit me up
@@MikeMills1 for sure thanks cause I was looking in to getting in to deckhand on a commercial fishing they work 16 days for 90 days straight it would be killer
@djscarecrows7702 yeah man those fishing boats be making money but those guys are a different breed lol
What were you
A SU / Steward
I need you help bro
Watch my videos and follow for instructions
Are those checks for 2 week periods or for the month?
2 week periods
@@MikeMills1 are you an su? Or a cook? I always see you see you in the galley?
If I would have known about this would have joined much earlier.
@@williammcrae6329 I'm an su. We are always in the galley lol
@@williammcrae6329 lol but you are joining now. It's all good brother man.
Its Merchant Mariner. You are not a Marine. 😋
Lol you right.