Crusin6 Posted November 17, 2011 #101 Share Posted November 17, 2011 How's Alaska:p huh? I don't know...I have never been there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iTouch Posted November 17, 2011 #102 Share Posted November 17, 2011 huh? I don't know...I have never been there Yes I know;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted November 17, 2011 #103 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Yes I know;) ok..not sure what this is all about....but whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted November 17, 2011 #104 Share Posted November 17, 2011 are you telling me that your boss actually laughted at the comment? I can't believe it. How dare she? I mean really now..tsk tsk:D I didn't know she had been watching our little training session and saw the trouble I was having with this guy. The others trainers were all reporting the same trouble with him. Not a bad guy but like i said he just wasn't cut out for this job. She was getting a little too much enjoyment out of watching me do a slow burn. *LOL* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted November 17, 2011 #105 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I didn't know she had been watching our little training session and saw the trouble I was having with this guy. The others trainers were all reporting the same trouble with him. Not a bad guy but like i said he just wasn't cut out for this job. She was getting a little too much enjoyment out of watching me do a slow burn. *LOL* your boss sounds ok to me...able to laugh and joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldocruiser1 Posted November 18, 2011 #106 Share Posted November 18, 2011 So, I just read the post from Laura on the other thread about Ken being assaulted. It said it happened on Tuesday night, which is the same night the ship was in port having the rear thruster repaired. Maybe the problem with the thruster is the Iron Bar was missing that makes it work. That darn waiter, first he takes apart the thruster, then he assaults the matr'd. I am glad to hear they made him walk the plank. That is what he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted November 21, 2011 #107 Share Posted November 21, 2011 If you read Cruise Confidential by Brian David Brun, you won't be surprised at a waiter losing it and attacking a fellow employee. Brun worked as a waiter with Carnival and writes in detail of the life aboard ship as a worker,not a client. The attack was a terrible thing to have happened, from everyone's point of view, and not something to be made light of. This waiter went home with no chance of working on a cruise ship again, which is probably a tragedy for him and his family. Byrne suffered the pain of the attack and will keep that memory for a long time. The people who witnessed it won't forget it, either. Another reason for us, as passengers, to do what we can to make the lives of the crew as good as possible by doling out smiles and our thanks for a job well done. I hope what I'm saying makes sense, but it's the end of a long day, but maybe not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMM34667 Posted November 21, 2011 #108 Share Posted November 21, 2011 If you read Cruise Confidential by Brian David Brun, you won't be surprised at a waiterlosing it and attacking a fellow employee. Brun worked as a waiter with Carnival and writes in detail of the life aboard ship as a worker,not a client. The attack was a terrible thing to have happened, from everyone's point of view, and not something to be made light of. This waiter went home with no chance of working on a cruise ship again, which is probably a tragedy for him and his family. Byrne suffered the pain of the attack and will keep that memory for a long time. The people who witnessed it won't forget it, either. Another reason for us, as passengers, to do what we can to make the lives of the crew as good as possible by doling out smiles and our thanks for a job well done. I hope what I'm saying makes sense, but it's the end of a long day, but maybe not! I just finished it yesterday on my way home from my cruise. But the details of ship life really had me looking at the staff differently. I am happy to learn that Ken is recovering and ready to return to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asb2164 Posted November 21, 2011 #109 Share Posted November 21, 2011 If you read Cruise Confidential by Brian David Brun, you won't be surprised at a waiterlosing it and attacking a fellow employee. Brun worked as a waiter with Carnival and writes in detail of the life aboard ship as a worker,not a client. The attack was a terrible thing to have happened, from everyone's point of view, and not something to be made light of. This waiter went home with no chance of working on a cruise ship again, which is probably a tragedy for him and his family. Byrne suffered the pain of the attack and will keep that memory for a long time. The people who witnessed it won't forget it, either. Another reason for us, as passengers, to do what we can to make the lives of the crew as good as possible by doling out smiles and our thanks for a job well done. I hope what I'm saying makes sense, but it's the end of a long day, but maybe not! So what you are saying is we all should put on fake smiles and thank people who do not do a good job for fear of getting beaten severely about the head and shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghGirlee Posted November 21, 2011 #110 Share Posted November 21, 2011 So what you are saying is we all should put on fake smiles and thank people who do not do a good job for fear of getting beaten severely about the head and shoulders. ok, I'm not sure if this comment was meant to be funny, but it sure got a chuckle out of me tonight:)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted November 21, 2011 #111 Share Posted November 21, 2011 So what you are saying is we all should put on fake smiles and thank people who do not do a good job for fear of getting beaten severely about the head and shoulders. eh, maybe. After all why should the staff have to be the only ones smiling & acting like it's their hearts dearest wish to pick up our dirty socks & clean the toilet for us. Or bring 3 appetizers, 2 entrees & put the sauce on the side, give me this side instead wouldja dear. Oh and make it snappy because I don't want to get a bad seat at the show. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglinc@msn.com Posted November 21, 2011 #112 Share Posted November 21, 2011 We just got off the ship this morning and was told last night by our waiter that he was doing just fine. Had a few bruises. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H82seaUgo Posted November 21, 2011 Author #113 Share Posted November 21, 2011 If you read Cruise Confidential by Brian David Brun, you won't be surprised at a waiterlosing it and attacking a fellow employee. Brun worked as a waiter with Carnival and writes in detail of the life aboard ship as a worker,not a client. The attack was a terrible thing to have happened, from everyone's point of view, and not something to be made light of. This waiter went home with no chance of working on a cruise ship again, which is probably a tragedy for him and his family. Byrne suffered the pain of the attack and will keep that memory for a long time. The people who witnessed it won't forget it, either. Another reason for us, as passengers, to do what we can to make the lives of the crew as good as possible by doling out smiles and our thanks for a job well done. i must say, this is one of the oddest statements i have read here. there was a time we would pay our fare, and get pampered everywhere we turned. then the cruiseline built megaships, crammed as many people onto these ships as possible, even so far as taking away entertainment berths, and now suggest it's our responsibility to "make the lives of the crew as good as possible". sorry, but that should come from their employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb123 Posted November 21, 2011 #114 Share Posted November 21, 2011 i must say, this is one of the oddest statements i have read here. there was a time we would pay our fare, and get pampered everywhere we turned. then the cruiseline built megaships, crammed as many people onto these ships as possible, even so far as taking away entertainment berths, and now suggest it's our responsibility to "make the lives of the crew as good as possible". sorry, but that should come from their employer. Why not be pleasant to people you deal with or who serve you? Have you never noticed how it results in better service? How many times do you see, on forums, that desk personnel, waiters etc. are described as bad and excellent by different people, there at the same time? The difference is most likely in the guest's attitude towards the staff. If you haven't tried it, I suggest you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H82seaUgo Posted November 21, 2011 Author #115 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Why not be pleasant to people you deal with or who serve you? Have you never noticed how it results in better service? How many times do you see, on forums, that desk personnel, waiters etc. are described as bad and excellent by different people, there at the same time? The difference is most likely in the guest's attitude towards the staff. If you haven't tried it, I suggest you do. i'm sorry. i must have missed the part where i said i was not pleasant to my servants. did i use white font or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian David Bruns Posted November 21, 2011 #116 Share Posted November 21, 2011 We have sailed with Ken several times - he is a great guy. Prayers out to him.... Ken's an awesome guy who certainly helped me through a lot of hard times. I would never have gotten a job on cruise ships without his help, in fact. His style of management is one of those you either love or hate (he's very non-confrontational but fixes you like a banana if you do something wrong) and sadly some jerk took the latter way, way too far. Fortunately, Ken is tough as nails. My best wishes go out to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted November 21, 2011 #117 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Ken's an awesome guy who certainly helped me through a lot of hard times. I would never have gotten a job on cruise ships without his help, in fact. His style of management is one of those you either love or hate (he's very non-confrontational but fixes you like a banana if you do something wrong) and sadly some jerk took the latter way, way too far. Fortunately, Ken is tough as nails. My best wishes go out to him. Hi Brian! Is another book in the works? Waiting patiently.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted November 21, 2011 #118 Share Posted November 21, 2011 If you read Cruise Confidential by Brian David Brun, you won't be surprised at a waiterlosing it and attacking a fellow employee. Brun worked as a waiter with Carnival and writes in detail of the life aboard ship as a worker,not a client. The attack was a terrible thing to have happened, from everyone's point of view, and not something to be made light of. This waiter went home with no chance of working on a cruise ship again, which is probably a tragedy for him and his family. Byrne suffered the pain of the attack and will keep that memory for a long time. The people who witnessed it won't forget it, either. Another reason for us, as passengers, to do what we can to make the lives of the crew as good as possible by doling out smiles and our thanks for a job well done. I hope what I'm saying makes sense, but it's the end of a long day, but maybe not! as a pax I am just glad that that waiter will no longer be near me or my family. I also hope that CCL and all the cruiselines are now aware that this sort of thing could easily happen again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted November 21, 2011 #119 Share Posted November 21, 2011 i'm sorry. i must have missed the part where i said i was not pleasant to my servants. did i use white font or something? I think the fact that you called them "servants" says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H82seaUgo Posted November 21, 2011 Author #120 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I think the fact that you called them "servants" says it all. says what/ hired help is too many letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan the sponge Posted November 21, 2011 #121 Share Posted November 21, 2011 i'm sorry. i must have missed the part where i said i was not pleasant to my servants. did i use white font or something? " servants"............well that explains so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ib4cruzn Posted November 21, 2011 #122 Share Posted November 21, 2011 posted on the brand ambassadors facebook page: Ken Byrne was bashed last night in the Southern Dining Room on Carnival Magic by a disgruntled waiter. Waiter was restrained and deported today.....Ken was bloodied and we are awaiting word on his condition. He was attacked with an 'iron bar'......before 1st sitting dinner.....and it was seen by several passengers. I wonder if he tried to sing like ours? Honestly, I thought about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE NC Posted November 22, 2011 #123 Share Posted November 22, 2011 If you read Cruise Confidential by Brian David Brun, you won't be surprised at a waiterlosing it and attacking a fellow employee. Brun worked as a waiter with Carnival and writes in detail of the life aboard ship as a worker,not a client. The attack was a terrible thing to have happened, from everyone's point of view, and not something to be made light of. This waiter went home with no chance of working on a cruise ship again, which is probably a tragedy for him and his family. Byrne suffered the pain of the attack and will keep that memory for a long time. The people who witnessed it won't forget it, either. Another reason for us, as passengers, to do what we can to make the lives of the crew as good as possible by doling out smiles and our thanks for a job well done. I hope what I'm saying makes sense, but it's the end of a long day, but maybe not! Makes sense to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylvis Posted November 23, 2011 #124 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi Brian! Is another book in the works? Waiting patiently.:) Yes there is! http://www.amazon.com/Ship-Brains-Cruise-Confidential-Book/dp/0974521728/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322013763&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted November 23, 2011 #125 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Yes there is! http://www.amazon.com/Ship-Brains-Cruise-Confidential-Book/dp/0974521728/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322013763&sr=8-1 Thanks for the info. Will be getting a kindle today - will download it once I figure out how!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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