u/life_questions34

Hi everyone,
My husband just got scheduled for a Zoom interview with American Cruise Lines this coming Monday, and we’re trying to learn as much as possible beforehand from people who have actually worked there.
He’s interested in hearing about:
What daily life onboard is really like
Pay rates and whether the money is actually worth it
Typical work hours and schedules
Living conditions/cabins
Food onboard
Management and crew atmosphere
Whether it’s a good opportunity for someone starting out in maritime work
Overall pros and cons of the company
We’ve been seeing very mixed reviews online, so we’d really appreciate honest firsthand experiences — especially from deckhands or entry-level crew.
He currently has a TWIC and is trying to break into the maritime industry, so this could be a big opportunity for him.
Thank you in advance to anyone willing to share their experience.

Hi everyone,

I’m posting on behalf of my husband. He’s originally from Morocco and has real barbering experience there, but we’ve hit a wall here in Kentucky.

We already contacted the Kentucky Board of Barbering and were told that foreign licenses do NOT transfer, so he can’t just convert his license.

Right now we’re trying to figure out the most realistic path forward without wasting time or thousands of dollars unnecessarily.

Our questions:

- Has anyone here gone through the Kentucky licensing process from scratch (or with prior experience)?

- Is the apprentice/probationary barber route actually faster than going to school?

- How hard is it to find a shop willing to take on an apprentice?

- If you were in his position, what would you do to start earning as soon as possible?

He’s very motivated, just frustrated and feeling stuck because he already has skills but can’t use them yet.

We’re trying to make a smart decision (not rush into moving states like Texas just because it seems easier).

Any real advice or personal experiences would mean a lot. Thank you.