subject: Are Super Yacht Jobs Ideal For You? [print this page] Picture it - you spend your days aboard a luxury yacht, sailing from place to place and seeing parts of the world you never thought you'd see. It sounds wonderful doesn't it? But of course all super yacht jobs have another side to them that is worth knowing about before you dive in (or step aboard, to be more precise).
In many ways the most important part of this process is the very first part. You need to find out as much as you can about super yacht jobs before you actually start applying for any. It could save you from making a big mistake and launching into a career that won't be right for you. Alternatively you might end up being even more eager to take on this job than you were before. But at least you will know how well suited you are (or not) before you make that leap.
Think about the reality of being away from home for long periods
It goes without saying that if you have a family you won't want to be accepting this kind of job position. These jobs are really for the young and unattached, which love yachting and want to see the world. They are not ideal if you have kids and a spouse at home who won't see you for months on end.
Even if you are single you may not like the idea of being away from the rest of your family for long stretches. Conversely it could be the best opportunity you've ever had to explore the world. It all depends on the type of person you are and what you love doing.
Are you used to hard work?
Let's face it, being a deckhand on a super yacht is not going to be anything like sitting behind a desk for eight hours a day. You're going to be active and doing all manner of different things on a daily basis. And not all of them are going to be fantastic either.
This is why it is important to find out all you can about the job before you do anything else. You must bear in mind that even though you could find yourself on a yacht that is hundreds of feet in length it's not always going to be a luxurious experience. How will you fare when the weather is bad, you're at sea and the seasickness has finally got to you?
Put simply, the more realistic you are about what it will be like on board, the more likely you are to roll with the punches when you take super yacht jobs for any length of time.
How much do you know about yachting?
You'll have a better chance of snagging the super yacht jobs you want if you have some prior experience to show off. But even if you don't you can set about getting experience in the field right now.
Think of all the ways you can start interacting with the yachting community and work your way up from there. You won't get your ideal job on a super yacht at the first time of asking, but every step you take will be a step closer to where you want to be.
