haras Posted October 3, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I've read somewhere that ships will have doctors and nurses come on board for a period of time and cruise for free. In exchange, they work a few hours a day in the infirmary. Are there programs available for other people who could provide a different type of service? For instance, I've taught a class on diamonds before. How to buy them, how to look at them. (I used to be a diamond buyer) Would a cruiseline give me a free cabin in exchange for a seminar? I'm just dreaming up ways on how to retire early and cruise for a living. Anybody else fantasize about doing something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaPride Posted October 4, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Totally, I could be the ship's psychologist....not that I would have a lot of clients, but it's still a service... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haras Posted October 4, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Alohapride...maybe for the world cruises, the ship might want a pyschologist onboard...you know...just in case people living in tight quarters need to get some stuff off their chest. Ya never know...;) Maybe the cruiseline people will read this thread and offer us a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy1 Posted October 4, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Totally, I could be the ship's psychologist....not that I would have a lot of clients, but it's still a service...Sure you would.... put on a seminar on the last day about how to handle that dreaded post cruise depression...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 4, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Some Clergy sail free in return for services. They may have history/regional lecturers from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the2ofus Posted October 4, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Musicians and dance instuctors on Princess used to sail on 3 month contracts. I don't know how HAL handles those positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZjohn Posted October 4, 2006 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I think it sounds like a great idea! I would attend a seminar with Sarah so I would know how to pick out a nice diamond for my wife. Alohapride, you can help me with the stress I get from my job (though I’m not sure if I want to talk about work on my cruise???). Now I’m trying to think, what can I teach…. I don’t think anyone would be interested how to manufacture solid-state laser diodes or IC chips (I’m a manufacturing engineer). So… Oh I know, how about if I teach how the game of football is played to all the wife’s that don’t understand us guys watching it every weekend????? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 4, 2006 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2006 The Dance Hosts probably have a free cabin in exchange for services, I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haras Posted October 4, 2006 Author #9 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Oh I know, how about if I teach how the game of football is played to all the wife’s that don’t understand us guys watching it every weekend????? John No offense John, but since I dislike watching sports, I probably wouldn't want to learn about the game. I would attend a seminar about how the manufacture process works, though. Just so you could get a free cruise. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine91 Posted October 4, 2006 #10 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Those art auction folks who clutter up the Ocean Bar & other passageways, don't they get a cabin? The professional shoppers & port lecturers & historians & all those others similarly onboard, who get a "free" cabin, is it really part of their compensation? Is the value taxable income? Do they usually sail in inside cabins? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haras Posted October 4, 2006 Author #11 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Those art auction folks who clutter up the Ocean Bar & other passageways, don't they get a cabin? The professional shoppers & port lecturers & historians & all those others similarly onboard, who get a "free" cabin, is it really part of their compensation? Is the value taxable income? Do they usually sail in inside cabins? Just curious. You're taking all the fun out of my fantasy! taxable income????? I didn't even think of that stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 4, 2006 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Those Art Auction Guys make a bundle. They are big revenue producers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted October 4, 2006 #13 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Totally, I could be the ship's psychologist....not that I would have a lot of clients, but it's still a service... Mary, This is brilliant. Therapy at sea. I think you are onto something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gallup Posted October 4, 2006 #14 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Originally Posted by Sunshine91 Those art auction folks who clutter up the Ocean Bar & other passageways, don't they get a cabin? The professional shoppers & port lecturers & historians & all those others similarly onboard, who get a "free" cabin, is it really part of their compensation? Is the value taxable income? Do they usually sail in inside cabins? Just curious. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunshine, Those Art Auction folks not only get a cabin, they are the highest paid people on the ship. Ship Captains wish they could make so much money. All those lecturers, shoppers, and historians do get (inside) cabins of course. Yes, it is part of their compensation, but since so few of them are American, there are no taxes involved to worry about. Most people who work on cruise ships don't pay income taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted October 4, 2006 #15 Share Posted October 4, 2006 The Dance Hosts probably have a free cabin in exchange for services, I'm guessing. On a shore excursion, in Europe, one told me that he sailed free and shared an inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAAmerican Posted October 4, 2006 #16 Share Posted October 4, 2006 You're taking all the fun out of my fantasy! taxable income????? I didn't even think of that stuff! Yes the IRS does tax winnings and sometimes gifts when they go over a threshold too. A perfect example a Lady and her daughter won tickets to a NY Giants (Yes they play in the NJ Medowlands Giants Stadium) game in the Medowlands with a SkyBox and all the features added... She had to pay tax on the full retail amount.. Ever win a car? Truck? House? Etc..? You have to pay tax , usually on the retail value... Ask your accountant..CPA...PA... or the IRS.. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaPride Posted October 4, 2006 #17 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Mary,This is brilliant. Therapy at sea. I think you are onto something. I think it would be fun. DH could be an electrician for the ship, and I could see people. I'm thinking about going to North Western for my PsyD or PhD, I wonder if they would allow me to do my "clinicals" on a cruise? :D I could even do a few seminars: Personality, Stress Management, or "Dealing with the Bills Blues Once You're Home" and "Post Cruise Withdrawl (PCW)" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman93 Posted October 4, 2006 #18 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I know that this is possible. There is a website for those seeking HAL careers, and one of the links is to basically "market" yourself for something like this. If you have a service that you think HAL guests would appreciate, be it port lecturing, religious services, or whatever then you try to convince them to let you sail either for free or (depending on the service) as an actual paid employee. This is also how "gentleman escorts" or whatever they're called apply for their positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine91 Posted October 4, 2006 #19 Share Posted October 4, 2006 All those lecturers, shoppers, and historians do get (inside) cabins of course. Yes, it is part of their compensation, but since so few of them are American, there are no taxes involved to worry about.Most people who work on cruise ships don't pay income taxes. Every CD on every ship we've been on has been American. Most of the staff, including the entertainment has been American. The port lecturers as well as the friendly guy who tells you all about the "recommended stores" has been an American. I'm not worried either way. I'm merely curious if Americans working at sea pay US income taxes. :) Other countries, especially European ones, have much higher taxation rates than we do. Don't foreign nationals working at sea have to pay income taxes to their home countries? Sorry haras, I know you meant this to be a lighthearted thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted October 4, 2006 #20 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I had a professor in college who occasionally cruised & did lectures & tours--can't remember the line though. Works out great for academics, schedule-wise--or so he told us:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine91 Posted October 4, 2006 #21 Share Posted October 4, 2006 If you have a service that you think HAL guests would appreciate, be it port lecturing, religious services, or whatever then you try to convince them to let you sail either for free or (depending on the service) as an actual paid employee. This is also how "gentleman escorts" or whatever they're called apply for their positions. I think I need to check out these "gentlemen escorts" for John. Then he could be both the heating/air conditioning master AND a social host. Have you seen his dancing? :eek: :D I'm the water princess (I work in the office for a small local water utility). I could help you figure out your shipboard account at the end of the cruise. I'm already used to folks calling & yelling at me when they get their bills. :( Of course at the end of every day, I'd need Mary's help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy1 Posted October 4, 2006 #22 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Every CD on every ship we've been on has been American. Most of the staff, including the entertainment has been American. The port lecturers as well as the friendly guy who tells you all about the "recommended stores" has been an American. . I can't speak to the tax issues, but as to CD's being American... Gary Walker (Brit) might take issue with that, and I've met several ACD's that were Canadian. The Port lecturer from our world cruise and our Rotterdam cruise was a Brit. We've had more guest lecturers that were not American than those that were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haras Posted October 4, 2006 Author #23 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I know that this is possible. There is a website for those seeking HAL careers, and one of the links is to basically "market" yourself for something like this. If you have a service that you think HAL guests would appreciate, be it port lecturing, religious services, or whatever then you try to convince them to let you sail either for free or (depending on the service) as an actual paid employee. This is also how "gentleman escorts" or whatever they're called apply for their positions. wow. do you happen to know where I can find this on the hal website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy1 Posted October 4, 2006 #24 Share Posted October 4, 2006 wow. do you happen to know where I can find this on the hal website?On the holland America home page, look down at the bottom and click on "about us", then click on"employment" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haras Posted October 4, 2006 Author #25 Share Posted October 4, 2006 http://www.hollandamericaentertainment.com/jobdescriptions/guestspeaker.asp Well, it doesn't look like I qualify. :( I guess I have to keep my day job until I hit the lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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