Got my MMC, TWIC,passport, medical. I live in the west coast. Wondering if yall know of any companies hiring for deckhands green on the west coast or gulf. Currently, I applied at Centerline, Western, G&H towing, Norfolk Tug (east side I know), Pacific, Dunlap. If you guys know anymore that are willing to take green guys please let me know. Just want a shot.
Green OS here and just got a super last minute job with a company in Alaska (not gonna name it). Was told to do a drug test. And to basically be there in 2 days from now. Little did I know the company is expecting me to pay for my own drug test out of pocket. Also the communication with the office is horrible and nobody was willing to answer my questions, even the captain on the phone was impatient when I had some simple questions. Is this normal for the industry? I’ve never experienced something like this ever and I’ve worked for some shitty places in my day. Feels cheap like if they are willing to cheap out on something like this I wonder what other corners they’d cut to save a dollar? Makes me want to pass and hold out on something else even if I have no experience.