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I've worked in a lot of other countries, but only for a handful of weeks at a time.

I don't think you'd find a permanent job in India or China any more fulfilling than one over here. Without knowing your line of work, it's hard to imagine you somehow having more opportunity in a foreign country where you don't know anyone or presumably speak the language very well. You'll have to be more specific about what you had in mind.

Travelling is great for the soul. Working in an office in Mumbai for a year or more probably isn't.

>>12402

Echoing this sentiment. As someone who has wanted to study and work abroad for a long time, the 'what' is more important than the 'where'. Pursuing a passion for something that will just so happen to take you to other countries is far better than living a parallel life with a slightly different climate.

People often misinterpret this and think the 'where' doesn't matter at all; this isn't true, as some jobs simply don't exist in some areas of the world. I grew up in a shite post-industrial town and know how crushing it can be, how small it can make your mind. Occasionally getting out does wonders for your aspirations, but in my opinion you still need to cultivate that core sense of why. Why do you want to go to a particular place? What interests you about Africa, China and India? Once you have the purpose, I think that'll cure you of your FOMO and give you a more long-term idea for a more meaningful life.

In the last week, I have completed the final steps to signing away my twenties to work in shipping. I've been working in various shit jobs from the age of sixteen, and only now do I feel fully able to commit to something beyond something to bring in the beer tokens.

Come September, I'll begin my training to become a ship's Electro-Technical officer - I feel like that the scope of learning and the meeting other nationalities will broaden my mind.

Any other MNlads on the website? I'd like to hear as much first hand stuff as I can.

Sage for sort of off topic.

>>12404
>Any other MNlads on the website? I'd like to hear as much first hand stuff as I can.

We've definitely had at least one. Try trawling around a bit.

>>12404

Not me but I had a mate who was in there, he fucking loved it and can't say enough about his time in there. I think he'd still be out there if he hadn't got into bother on land.

I'm sorry I can't really go into any more detail, but he was always on about it being a great gig.

>>12404

Ah, the ETO. The only seaman less respected than a steward.

>>12404

I was looking into a career at sea but quickly found out I didn't meet the eyesight standards.

It's shit how many cool jobs are unavailable to those who wear coke bottle glasses.

>>12404
>a ship's Electro-Technical officer
Is that the bloke who changes the light bulbs?

>>12408
Get lasik

>>12408
Doesn't everything look the same out at sea?

>>12410

Too many risks and I'm outside the pre-operative limits anyway.

Is 24/25 too old to get on board (mirth) with something like the Merchant Navy? I'm a web dev by trade but I feel that it's much more suited to a hobby. I'm in good physical shape but not so much mentally and I figure a lot of that is down to my dissatisfaction with the state of the country and my own career.

Any advice or anecdotes would be great, especially those focusing on South-East Asia (Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, etc.)

>>12413
A narrated video guide for what you can expect:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmGuy0jievs

>>12413
Not too old. There's no requirement to be in physical shape. I have no advice as I didn't stick it long. Being a webdev is cushy, being in an engine room not so much. While the ETO cadet who has been working shit jobs since he's 16 will appreciate solid hours and qualifications (and qualifications is why you do it - not for travel, because there's no guarantee of shore runs in any ports), you may not. The best companies are BP, Shell and the RFA, followed by the "big container companies". That said, for the college portions of the training the point is moot, as you all study at the same colleges (Warsash, Fleetwood or somewhere in Scotland) and take the same modules. Start a MN thread if you want to discuss this.

>>12416
Isn't this the point of the thread, to talk about the MN, and any other jobs which involve travel?

>>12416

Being a deck officer can be a bit cushy. 90% of the job is drinking tea, smoking fags, and staring out of the window.