Happy HALer Posted August 27, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 27, 2007 If you had to take a job on a HAL ship, and you could choose any position, what you want to do? Keep in mind you may be Shanghai'ed at anytime to work on the Hammydam (reference to an old post), so give it careful thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted August 27, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 27, 2007 If you had to take a job on a HAL ship, and you could choose any position, what you want to do? Keep in mind you may be Shanghai'ed at anytime to work on the Hammydam (reference to an old post), so give it careful thought.[ATTACH]55330[/ATTACH] Well ... now ... seeing as how you said "any position" ... and seeing as how I've actually done this several times before ... I'd like to be a permanent, paid, full-time chaplain. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted August 27, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Although not an onboard job, I want the CEO's job for a day, to grasp the business from a business perspective. Being onboard, I will go with captain, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted August 27, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Although not an onboard job, I want the CEO's job for a day, to grasp the business from a business perspective. If you're going to be HAL CEO for a day, I have several "helpful suggestions" on changes for you to implement. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two if by Sea Posted August 27, 2007 #5 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Although not an onboard job, I want the CEO's job for a day ... because one day of the CEO's salary would pay for a year's worth of cruising. Leaving money aside? I'd prefer an onboard visible position -- Hotel Manager, perhaps, or better yet, working at the front desk. I'd like to see what customer service feels like from the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted August 27, 2007 #6 Share Posted August 27, 2007 S/O without a doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted August 27, 2007 #7 Share Posted August 27, 2007 If you're going to be HAL CEO for a day, I have several "helpful suggestions" on changes for you to implement. :D Oh that would be the 4th day, when I address the sun, moon and stars. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted August 27, 2007 #8 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Oh that would be the 4th day, when I address the sun, moon and stars. :D FOFLMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodoodle Posted August 27, 2007 #9 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Naturalist! I would love that job. And I would run photography workshops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting2retire Posted August 27, 2007 #10 Share Posted August 27, 2007 On-board Cruise Consultant! I would love to help others plan their next HAL cruise(s), and there are usually no desk hours when ships are in port, so I can get off and actually see the sights :D Bonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted August 27, 2007 #11 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Without a doubt I would want to be a Future Cruise Consultant:) I just feel that position has ME written all over it:D I just wish HAL paid better:o or I would be there already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted August 27, 2007 #12 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Without a doubt I would want to be a Future Cruise Consultant:) I just feel that position has ME written all over it:D I just wish HAL paid better:o or I would be there already I think you would break all records in this position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryandi Posted August 27, 2007 #13 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I would like to be Hotel Manager and/or Head Housekeeper.Just like 2 on -land jobs in the hotel business. On the Prinsendam, I was itching to clean all those missed places in every area - public & private . MaryAnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 27, 2007 #14 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Some where on the ship where I could see how they calculate how much food, wine, fuel, etc, they need for each cruise. Not just the food items, but all things they take on for each cruise. And, to take it a step further, it would be for a long cruise. We are signed up for a 19 day cruise in 2008, so seeing their calculations for that would be very satisfying. I know they give the stats about this sort of thing, but seeing is believing! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimVrhovac Posted August 27, 2007 #15 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Had a chance but did not go for it. Would work as a Registered Nurse. Wife could travel for free and she thought that was great. On one cruise we got to know the nurses and they had some real sick passangers and they were working 8 hr on and 8 hr off shifts for the complete cruise. I am too old for that. Ruth and Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palms2Pines2Sea Posted August 27, 2007 #16 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'm lobbying to be the HAL employee who applies the sunscreen on the topless sundeck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted August 27, 2007 #17 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I think you would break all records in this position. Thank You hammy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prescottbob Posted August 27, 2007 #18 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Ahoy! Let's see, how about some new positions! I would consider : 'official' drink of the day taste tester for all the bars and lounges (quality control, of course), or, perhaps, lifeguarding the outdoor hot tub on the Lido deck with unlimited adult beverages as part of the compensation package (safety first, don't ya know). I'm sure there are other potential opennings. Bon Voyage and Good Health! Bob:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuf Posted August 27, 2007 #19 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Social hostess for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy HALer Posted August 27, 2007 Author #20 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'm lobbying to be the HAL employee who applies the sunscreen on the topless sundeck. Ahoy! Let's see, how about some new positions! I would consider : 'official' drink of the day taste tester for all the bars and lounges (quality control, of course), or, perhaps, lifeguarding the outdoor hot tub on the Lido deck with unlimited adult beverages as part of the compensation package (safety first, don't ya know). I'm sure there are other potential opennings. Bon Voyage and Good Health! Bob:) I'm starting to see the real thinkers.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted August 27, 2007 #21 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I want to be a singer with the band. They work short hours, get to socialize with the guests and don't really work when in port so you'd get to go everywhere. I would see the ports with my friends Lisa the FCC :D and Hammybee who would hire us on her day! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryos Posted August 27, 2007 #22 Share Posted August 27, 2007 No question ... onboard future cruise consultant. I would love to be privy to all the ins and outs of every HAL ship and then be able to help people plan their future cruises ... and get to share their excitement as a nice side benefit of the job. Don't get me wrong ... I think that job involves a lot of work and some mighty long hours ... but I think it would be fun work and therefore wouldn't be a bother. Blue skies ... --rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u4ea Posted August 27, 2007 #23 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Cannabis bar host.:cool: What, there's no cannabis bar?:confused:Then I’d like to be in charge of the confiscated contraband.;) Mark..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryos Posted August 27, 2007 #24 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I want to be a singer with the band. They work short hours, get to socialize with the guests and don't really work when in port so you'd get to go everywhere. I would see the ports with my friends Lisa the FCC :D and Hammybee who would hire us on her day! ;) The wonderful bennie that the musicians have is that they are union. Therefore they can't work more than a certain number of hours a day. They're probably the only ones on the ship whose work hours are regulated ... so HAL can't ask them to work those Godawful 12 to 14 hour days. Blue skies ... --rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipflo Posted August 27, 2007 #25 Share Posted August 27, 2007 For 4 years in the mid 90's, I worked on board as the ship's florist. Great job, mostly. Did this variously aboard the old Rotterdam, the Statendam and the Maasdam. To borrow from Joni Mitchell, "I'd go back there tomorrow, but for the work I've taken on........" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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