I have never been to the Philippines, I met Filipinos here and there and they seem to be nice and friendly; I hear a lot of Americans retire there because of that, and because of low cost of living, plus they speak English, most of them anyway, and weather is great; they say you can live like a king with just $1000 to $1200 , which can cover everything from apartment /house, food...etc plus you'll have extra money to save. They say all those southeast Asian Countries are good retirement destinations. Thank You for your channel!
First, thank you for your always informative and helpful videos on working for. MSC. Secondly, my question : I am a U.S.Naval Reservist with 21 years and 10 mos as a drilling reservist, no a active duty except 2 mobilizations and all my annual trainings . I will collect my. USNR retirement at age 58 and a half. If I did another 20 years with MSC, would I be allowed to receive 2 retirements, the proverbial double dipping, or have to choose one or the other other? Thank you, OSC Wandering Mariner.
Thank You for answering my question about retirement rules, great information, truly appreciate all your efforts! What do you think about making a video about countries you visited; just basic information about the country, people, food, culture, cost of living & whether it’s a good retirement destination for Americans on fixed income. I’m thinking of retiring in the Philippines, I heard a lot of good things about it. Thank You again! Great channel!
I was employed by MSC for a short time as a wiper. I am considering going back. I have over 200 days of engine time now but I haven't upgraded to Olier/QMED yet. Do you think if I went back as a wiper, with my current sea time, they would soon after send me to QMED school and upgrade me from wiper?
Great info. Thanks. I worked in the South China Sea on a USNS Tagos, but have been out of that for awhile. All the US sabre rattling makes me nervous about going back out there. Do you have any of those concerns?
Thanks for sharing! No, politics and the sabre rattling has always been there. I am usually more concerned about rough seas "Typhoons and Hurricanes". 😆
@@thewanderingmariner Yeah, my last trip out there we spent more than half our time running form Typhoons...literally. My comment was just reality and I don't think the sabre rattling has always been there to this degree. When I got my MBA in my life before being a seafarer I had friends from China coming to the US for their business education. A Russian student to. I can't imagine that happening now and things are heating up. Just the way it is. China's economy is now larger thant the US on a PPP adjusted basis and I don't know how long they will tolerate our ships swarming around them anymore than we would tolerate theirs around us. Being a mariner from the US doesn't feel as safe as it used to seeing we are always at war with one or more countries at a time. I am specifically staying aware from Military ships around China. Stay safe.
Thanks for the vid! Question, I seen they will pay a lump sum bonus for AB. I heard that the bonus was bi-weekly. Do you know anyone that actually got the bonus. If so was it the lump sum or bi-weekly? Thanks
No, working for Military Sealift Command (MSC) does not automatically cause you to lose your VA disability compensation. VA disability benefits are based on service-connected disabilities and are not typically affected by employment unless you receive Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits, which are contingent on your inability to work. However, regular employment can sometimes trigger a review if you are receiving TDIU or if there is a significant improvement in your condition. It's best to check with the VA or a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to confirm your specific situation.
As a officer reservist, you can defer your monthly training because of nature of work and either choose serve or defer your 2 weeks based on your job as well. Many like to do their 2 weeks and serve out their time to keep connected. It's a balance between you and the detailers. I recommend contacting the MSC hotline for more detals.
Not worth it in my opinion if we are not guaranteed overtime. I’m not about to be stuck on a ship 10 months out the year with a possibility of only making base pay 😂
I don't think you could end up getting delayed more that 45 days. Next, if delayed, usuallly means you are overseas and makin OT. However, "worth it" is different to many people. Thanks for watching!
@@thewanderingmariner I work at a private company, I’m used to getting a daily rate, no matter if I work 12 hours or 2 hours, I’m still getting paid that same daily rate. Not to mention the flexibility with schedules such as 30/30 or 60/30.
I have never been to the Philippines, I met Filipinos here and there and they seem to be nice and friendly; I hear a lot of Americans retire there because of that, and because of low cost of living, plus they speak English, most of them anyway, and weather is great; they say you can live like a king with just $1000 to $1200 , which can cover everything from apartment /house, food...etc plus you'll have extra money to save. They say all those southeast Asian Countries are good retirement destinations.
Thank You for your channel!
Thanks for being here and participating. 💯
First, thank you for your always informative and helpful videos on working for. MSC. Secondly, my question : I am a U.S.Naval Reservist with 21 years and 10 mos as a drilling reservist, no a active duty except 2 mobilizations and all my annual trainings . I will collect my. USNR retirement at age 58 and a half. If I did another 20 years with MSC, would I be allowed to receive 2 retirements, the proverbial double dipping, or have to choose one or the other other? Thank you, OSC Wandering Mariner.
Both! Yes absolutely 💯
Thank You for answering my question about retirement rules, great information, truly appreciate all your efforts!
What do you think about making a video about countries you visited; just basic information about the country, people, food, culture, cost of living & whether it’s a good retirement destination for Americans on fixed income. I’m thinking of retiring in the Philippines, I heard a lot of good things about it. Thank You again! Great channel!
Thanks for the idea! I have much more content on the horizon! What are some of the things that make the Philippines sound good to you?
I was employed by MSC for a short time as a wiper. I am considering going back. I have over 200 days of engine time now but I haven't upgraded to Olier/QMED yet. Do you think if I went back as a wiper, with my current sea time, they would soon after send me to QMED school and upgrade me from wiper?
Great info. Thanks. I worked in the South China Sea on a USNS Tagos, but have been out of that for awhile. All the US sabre rattling makes me nervous about going back out there. Do you have any of those concerns?
Thanks for sharing! No, politics and the sabre rattling has always been there. I am usually more concerned about rough seas "Typhoons and Hurricanes". 😆
@@thewanderingmariner Yeah, my last trip out there we spent more than half our time running form Typhoons...literally. My comment was just reality and I don't think the sabre rattling has always been there to this degree. When I got my MBA in my life before being a seafarer I had friends from China coming to the US for their business education. A Russian student to. I can't imagine that happening now and things are heating up. Just the way it is. China's economy is now larger thant the US on a PPP adjusted basis and I don't know how long they will tolerate our ships swarming around them anymore than we would tolerate theirs around us. Being a mariner from the US doesn't feel as safe as it used to seeing we are always at war with one or more countries at a time. I am specifically staying aware from Military ships around China. Stay safe.
Thanks for the vid! Question, I seen they will pay a lump sum bonus for AB. I heard that the bonus was bi-weekly. Do you know anyone that actually got the bonus. If so was it the lump sum or bi-weekly? Thanks
I believe it's lump sum
Do I lose my VA disability compensation while working for MSC
No, working for Military Sealift Command (MSC) does not automatically cause you to lose your VA disability compensation. VA disability benefits are based on service-connected disabilities and are not typically affected by employment unless you receive Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits, which are contingent on your inability to work. However, regular employment can sometimes trigger a review if you are receiving TDIU or if there is a significant improvement in your condition.
It's best to check with the VA or a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to confirm your specific situation.
How does MSC respond to Navy Reservist with the whole 1 weekend per month and 2 weeks out of summer?
As a officer reservist, you can defer your monthly training because of nature of work and either choose serve or defer your 2 weeks based on your job as well. Many like to do their 2 weeks and serve out their time to keep connected. It's a balance between you and the detailers. I recommend contacting the MSC hotline for more detals.
Not worth it in my opinion if we are not guaranteed overtime. I’m not about to be stuck on a ship 10 months out the year with a possibility of only making base pay 😂
I don't think you could end up getting delayed more that 45 days. Next, if delayed, usuallly means you are overseas and makin OT. However, "worth it" is different to many people. Thanks for watching!
@@thewanderingmariner I work at a private company, I’m used to getting a daily rate, no matter if I work 12 hours or 2 hours, I’m still getting paid that same daily rate.
Not to mention the flexibility with schedules such as 30/30 or 60/30.
@malcolmjordan6775 Nice. Thanks for sharing 👍