ALASKAN FISH PROCESSING Pros & Cons: What It's Really Like!

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @stephaniemartinez710
    @stephaniemartinez710 2 года назад +39

    Thank you so much for the awesome video! I also worked for fish processing plants for 5 years, and I completely understand everything you said. It is very hard work, and sometimes bullies do come along and make you feel less. Over the years I worked really hard and thought about where could my skills grow in the fishing industry. I'm very proud of myself, I now have a state job with the state of Alaska, and those people who looked down on me saw me again, but this time in my Alaska fish state uniform, and I hope they learned a lesson that it's not nice to look down on people because someday that regular processor could move up the higher ladder, and I definitely did :) Never give up, and knowledge of working in the processing plants is not a waste of time. It will give you great benefits in the future not just free housing, laundry, and food.

  • @cameronmccollough98
    @cameronmccollough98 2 года назад +73

    I'm getting ready to go too this summer. Your videos have been a big help and inspiration for me. I'm going to up there to work to get the money I need to set my life back in order. I think the time away and all the work is going to do me wonders and give me back on the right track. Then after that I'm moving not sure where to but I'm moving. I'm taking my life back.

    • @j.r.hoover5356
      @j.r.hoover5356 2 года назад +4

      Same with me im so excited!

    • @charmantmsona2405
      @charmantmsona2405 2 года назад +1

      I wish too but I don’t know the way to follow I am living in Louisville I need more information

    • @novianwilliams6628
      @novianwilliams6628 2 года назад +1

      Same here, I'm leaving in a few weeks to go and just like you I think the time away is going to do great and the money just get back on track completely

    • @goosefacekilla7280
      @goosefacekilla7280 2 года назад +1

      I’m so interested in seeing how this pans out. Let us know and Godspeed!

    • @valeriamarrerodiaz1731
      @valeriamarrerodiaz1731 2 года назад +1

      Amazing! I hope you get it. No rush

  • @juliusjones7417
    @juliusjones7417 7 месяцев назад +5

    Question 1 when you're processing fish on the boat, standing for 12 to 16 hours a day was it really that wet and cold? Question 2 can you keep your own diet when eating the prepared foods? Question 3 do you get breaks in between your shifts? Question 4 I'm someone that's considering getting away from my norm, so how do I apply for the land processing plant over the ship? Question 5 is my last inquiry, how much did you make overall within your single season working?

  • @williewilson8244
    @williewilson8244 11 месяцев назад +5

    I worked in the fish processing industry 10 years started in 2000. It is a lifestyle you will never understand till you do it. I would not go farther West than Kodiak theses days but started in Dutch and Akutan. When I was explaining it to the people coming up to work on my crews for 3 to 4 months I explained the conditions like this. Imagine an out house porta potty that is your life 143 sq’ is your personal space and nothing more you will live with 3 other people in your room you will have communal everything showers sleeping quarters eating laundry. But one thing you need to understand deeply.
    The only Rule in Alaska is “There are no Rules”
    Cold Wet Lonely Dark Dirty Dangerous and NEVER ends…
    You WILL work 14- hours 7 days a week!!!
    Maybe summer salmon might have a reduced work schedule you will work or you will go home.

    • @redlilly4016
      @redlilly4016 5 месяцев назад +1

      Wow. Definitely have to be a strong willed person to endure that kind of environment. Have you ever worked for PPLP company, Bristol Bay?

  • @nosegoblin591
    @nosegoblin591 Год назад +8

    Why am I not surprised that all the idiots in the comments giving you shit/ignoring the cons are all men🙄 These types see no issue treating women like garbage until it's their own kin, then all of a sudden they're overprotective and its no longer fun and games :/ On a related note, I wanted to say thank you for your honesty about the cons! As a women who works in construction I was doing research after receiving an opportunity to work for E&E and since i've always wanted to go to alaska, I was thinking about taking it, but now I feel comfortable turning it down. I was looking for an escape from harassment and mentally ill druggies, not more of the same with less pay and less time off!

  • @jacksontiberghien7707
    @jacksontiberghien7707 Год назад +8

    This is great. I’m still new to the idea but I really want to move to Alaska this summer to try something new and live there for a few months. Your videos are a lot of help learning more before diving in blind
    Thanks😊

    • @redlilly4016
      @redlilly4016 5 месяцев назад +1

      So did you make the move to Alaska? If so how has that experience been? Did you work the vessels or land jobs? Thank so much! Hope you can reply.😁

  • @kjvisual7
    @kjvisual7 2 года назад +5

    That background. Wow! At least Alaska looks amazing.
    I was searching YT for videos about if wild fish were truly wild. Your very interesting video showed up. Ya, people should know what it's like working in that industry.
    Nice video.

  • @lillpoetboy
    @lillpoetboy 2 года назад +21

    I want to take the time to say thank you for this video; you were definitely the inspiration for me to make this venture to Alaska back in 2020. Got a chance to see you in person by chance. You were evermore the professional.
    Here I am, at the start of 2022 and I am still working in Alaska in fish processing; out in Dutch Harbor. Will be 11 months straight come May that I would been working here. It has honestly changed my life for the better. Of course this lifestyle isn't for everyone and believe me this is a lifestyle. But it has made me a better person in the long run and has given me great financial freedom that I have longed for. Being a guy out in the world with no one but myself to support, this was the perfect choice for me. It does take a little adjustment, and you are right the substance abuse is a thing, even I fell pray to it at the beginning; but was able to course correct and keep my head in the game. Even managed to get my forklift license last year to make myself more valuable. I can see myself putting at least another three or four more years here. I enjoy the work and enjoy my environment very much.
    So I guess my only question now is, what's next for you?

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +4

      Lil poet boy! I’m so glad you have had a good experience and that you still are! The financial freedom involved is definitely a big perk, especially if you don’t have any debt or bills. That’s absolutely it. I’m glad you’re in Dutch harbor and enjoying it, Dutch harbor is a very special place…. 🤗 all the best to you lil Poet boy. Happy new year 2022

    • @Myco97
      @Myco97 2 года назад +2

      Thank you for sharing . I myself am thinking of going , i have a phone interview tomorrow just trying to get all the info i can ..... Have a good day

    • @charmantmsona2405
      @charmantmsona2405 2 года назад

      @@Myco97 hey I need help too I wish to go in Alaska too but I don’t know how I can do to reach my goal to be there or how to apply

    • @redlilly4016
      @redlilly4016 2 года назад +1

      @Lil Poetboy
      I’m reading through comments and came across yours.. had a couple questions for you of you don’t mind.
      When you had your first season out was it on a vessel? If so, I’m sure at some point the culture shock of it all had to have messed with your mind a little bit??
      Asking because I have a 19 year old son who is on a vessel now in Kodiak and I have been able to talk to him a few times, and I have noticed that the last couple of times he has seemed a little in a funk, (he’s only been working close to about 4 weeks) … assuming this feeling is normal, he has mentioned wanting to leave! I feel like he’s burnt out and going a bit stir crazy!
      I know that this work is tough ( me watching videos is how I know this lol) my kid is a pretty tough kid! And has worked jobs with long hours before, but never has he worked on a ship, and in such tight living space with nowhere to go or see.
      What advice would you give to young men and women wanting to give this job a try?? Maybe the next time I hear from my son I can try and boost up his spirits!! So that he can at least stay the contract !
      Have a wonderful day! Thank you!
      I’d appreciate your fees back! Thanks so much!

    • @doracarranza5851
      @doracarranza5851 Год назад

      Hi. Congratulations for what you accomplished so far. I would like to ask you how did you find the job. Is it better to be in Alaska or you apply on line. Your answer will be really appreciated.🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @pvrp_gxd
    @pvrp_gxd 2 года назад +9

    I see the job listings state that you will be working for 16 ish hours 7 days a week for 45 days and all the overtime you could want but how does the overtime work? Do you just skip sleeping? Do they give you a chance to recover for a bit or just tell you to tough it out? I wouldn’t mind I’ve heard from a friend of mine that anyone can make from $10,000 in a month and a half to 20k nowadays.

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +6

      When I worked it was definitely a tough it out situation 😄

  • @tylermills7400
    @tylermills7400 2 года назад +13

    Thanks Harmony, I'm considering this occupation to recover from the post-pandemic-economic fallout. I was an essential worker(healthcare) in Seattle, 2018-2021, but experienced emotional & physical burnout during the social discord(pandemic, racial & political tension) - losing everything I had built. I couldn't get out of bed. I've since moved home to Louisiana for a hiatus and am feeling able-bodied again. I'm hoping this will pull me out of debt and stengthen my confidence. I felt like a failure after Seattle.

    • @valeriamarrerodiaz1731
      @valeriamarrerodiaz1731 2 года назад

      This is incredibly cool. Im going to apply for L48 Boxer to work in the factory with 3 million fish 🎣. I hope to get it. Looks cold might need a lot of cotton clothes

    • @groovemovez7563
      @groovemovez7563 Год назад

      Don’t waste your time. I can already see that your not mentally built for this type of job.

  • @doracarranza5851
    @doracarranza5851 Год назад +3

    Hi. You are such an inspiration for me. I want to have this experience. I just want to know once I Alaska can I go to the port and ask for the job? Or how can I get started in the field. Thank you I. Advance for your time

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for the nice comment Dora. If you want to try it out apply online first and land a job at a processing company before you come to Alaska. That is my best recommendation for you that way you are not stuck without an opportunity. Wish you all the best.
      Harmony

    • @doracarranza5851
      @doracarranza5851 Год назад

      Thank you for your advice. I look forward to seeing more videos❤❤

  • @sunmoonscorp529
    @sunmoonscorp529 7 месяцев назад +4

    I'm going in May and I'm very happy and looking forward to travel work and make some cash

  • @kingkanekii
    @kingkanekii 3 месяца назад +1

    This is the best video on this topic, thank you.

  • @fayeester9072
    @fayeester9072 Год назад +2

    Much respect for your honesty.

  • @cschoen100
    @cschoen100 2 года назад +7

    Good video. I commercially gillnetted sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay for about 12 yrs in the Summer. Only had to be up there for about two and a half months. Thank God. Piece of advice for people going up...try and get on a fishing boat.

    • @redlilly4016
      @redlilly4016 2 года назад +1

      What is the difference between a fishing boat and a fish processing boat?

    • @cschoen100
      @cschoen100 2 года назад +2

      @@redlilly4016 Pretty much what it sounds like. We simply gillnetted the sockeye salmon. Delivered them to tenders that would come out onto the fishing ground and they in turn would deliver to big processors that gutted the salmon, fileted them and froze the product. Think of it as working on a floating assembly line. Much nicer and more lucrative to catch the fish and let somebody else do the dirty work.

    • @redlilly4016
      @redlilly4016 2 года назад

      @@cschoen100 Yes, I see that does make sense.. I’m still trying to learn the lingo. I have a son that went into the fish processing side of it. From the looks of it (my research), it seems as the job is pretty tough, as you say they do the dirty work! I’ll have to run this info by him as well, so that maybe he will consider all the different job positions.
      Thanks for your reply back!

    • @cschoen100
      @cschoen100 2 года назад +2

      @@redlilly4016 It can tough to get on a fishing boat. Usually the crews are all set but sometimes crewmen will leave for whatever reason. If your son is based out of a port, try and have him work the docks and get his name out there as someone who would like to fish.

  • @luketorres1408
    @luketorres1408 Год назад +3

    Reading your comments and watching your vids.. super informative.... You rule

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  Год назад +2

      Thanks! New fish processing vid dropping may 27 as well that you may find helpful. Thanks so much for all the comments and for watching, I’m really glad you have found value in my content. Have a wonderful day.

  • @Marc-zp6uq
    @Marc-zp6uq 2 года назад +4

    Great video. Looking into doing this in the near future. Im very strong and fit at 59 years of age. Have worked physical jobs my entire life. This ship i applied to work indicated the positions are highly physical and work is 16 hour shifts. Im curious if you worked in a similar setting. I must say the drug business surprises me. I would think they would have that under control, in regards to safety and employee insurance reasons.

  • @darrenmoniz801
    @darrenmoniz801 Год назад +2

    People go up there probably 1. To try something new, 2. To make a lump sum of money, of course u have to put in the hrs but it’s what their there for. Well at least that’s how I’m gonna look at it if I go up there. I wanna go there to make that extra couple g’s a month then what I normally make.

  • @redlilly4016
    @redlilly4016 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for your honesty! I’m sorry that you had to endure the BS of sexual harassment!! Something really needs to be done about that!!
    I’d like to know have you ever worked for M/V ocean fresh company LLC in Kodiak Alaska? Wondered what your experience was like there… on a vessel of course.
    I’m really trying to research things, my son took a job and I haven’t heard from him since he’s left and got on the ship. No cell service I’m sure.
    Thanks again for your time!

  • @TheRamboss
    @TheRamboss 2 года назад +15

    Taking my drug test in a couple days for my first trip, I'm in it for the money and checking out Alaska. A lot of the jobs really don't pay much but the vessel I'm going on pays for my hours and I get a percentage of the catch so I figure it should be a lot of money for a couple of months. If I can make close to 10gs or more in a couple of months that's a win for me. We shall see, I'm trying to come back to Cleveland loaded 💵💵

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +2

      Nice! If you don’t have any bills then you can definitely save lots of money 👍 best of luck

    • @Spookyghost13
      @Spookyghost13 2 года назад +1

      Me as well man I leave in 2 days

    • @dagomora1998
      @dagomora1998 2 года назад

      @@HeyItsHarmony How can I apply from the Dominican Republic?

    • @williamcastling9975
      @williamcastling9975 2 года назад

      How do I apply for the job I'm south african

    • @joemama8379
      @joemama8379 2 года назад

      Keep dreaming. Lol

  • @Oddvillain
    @Oddvillain 2 года назад +3

    Going to be working for North Star soon on the northern glacier vessel. If any of y’all gonna be there let me know

    • @dennisramirez2948
      @dennisramirez2948 2 года назад +1

      I have interview tomorrow how it going out there

    • @rebecajiron4074
      @rebecajiron4074 2 года назад

      @@dennisramirez2948 Hi Dennis, how was your interview? What do they asked you?

  • @Sammydx1
    @Sammydx1 2 года назад +3

    I hear so many things. If your working 7 days a week. 16 hour days. Your off time I'm assuming is sleeping. Literally.
    I mean what a quick shower ? When do you have time to wash clothes ? I'm sure once you climb into your little ship bunk your exhausted.

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +4

      Yes, quick shower and straight to sleep. The ship will do your laundry for you

    • @Sammydx1
      @Sammydx1 2 года назад +1

      @@HeyItsHarmony
      Thankyou. On the vessel how many sleep in your room ? Is your bed comfortable ? Can you bring your own pillows and blankets ?

    • @Sammydx1
      @Sammydx1 2 года назад +2

      @@HeyItsHarmony
      Me and my girlfriend are thinking about doing this. We are both 18. We just finished high school. We both want out of Chicago

    • @199515Danny
      @199515Danny 2 года назад +1

      @@Sammydx1 good question.

  • @unkown0070
    @unkown0070 2 года назад +4

    Thank you. I was considering this job. The cons just swayed me away from it. Thank you

    • @redbeard5127
      @redbeard5127 Год назад +2

      The only con that swayed you was the work part. 🤣

  • @mdrabiulakand8848
    @mdrabiulakand8848 6 месяцев назад

    Please answer me, i would be grateful if you answer.
    I'm a BSc engineer from Bangladesh and I applied for Packer position at Coastal Alaska Seafoods, now
    1 .The question is will I have to work in the vessel or in just the factory?
    2. is there any chance to ignore their housing facility because I want to stay in a room alone.
    my job responsibilities are below ,
    1) Clean, debone, and trim seafood fillets.
    2) Clean and remove raw materials in the work area.
    3) Separate product on conveyor belt or table by size, color, grade of raw material.
    4) Transfer raw seafood product to other conveyor belts.
    5) Place seafood products in containers or other containers.
    6) Discard foreign objects and incomplete or defective raw material items.
    7) Pack product in boxes, barrels, cans, or crates for storage or shipment.
    8) Sort and label seafood.
    9) Move live or packaged seafood from place to place.
    10) Inspect own work area to ensure cleanliness and safety.

    • @MdShakil-qs1ls
      @MdShakil-qs1ls 6 месяцев назад +1

      Bhaiya, are you up for this job? I've also applied for this and got an email. Tons of questions are roaming around my head...
      Company ta ki asolei genuine? Are they really going to pay everything including visa processing, accommodation and food cost?
      Bangali hisebe sekhaner weather amdr jnno ki beshi tough hoye jabe? Job ta ki ship e or land e? Apni Details kichu jene thakle plz janaben

    • @mdrabiulakand8848
      @mdrabiulakand8848 6 месяцев назад

      @@MdShakil-qs1ls still kiso jani na apni janle o janaben amk

    • @MdShakil-qs1ls
      @MdShakil-qs1ls 6 месяцев назад

      @@mdrabiulakand8848 amra ki call e kotha bolte pari bhaiya?

    • @MdShakil-qs1ls
      @MdShakil-qs1ls 6 месяцев назад

      Bhaiya apnar sathe call e kotha bola jabe?

  • @JustLakxz619
    @JustLakxz619 7 месяцев назад +2

    I was wondering what company’s don’t drug test or don’t care about weed because I quit smoking, but I’m sure there are still traces of thc to make the test positive. I just had an interview with American Seafoods and was told the coast guard does the drug test. I was told that if I get tested and I’m positive, I will be kicked off the ship. I was wondering what company you worked for because I figure if they don’t care about substance abuse, they won’t care about weed if I don’t have access to it.

  • @turkeyphant
    @turkeyphant 4 дня назад

    How much would you make in a season and how long was each season?

  • @WizardsPath-if5oq
    @WizardsPath-if5oq 11 месяцев назад +2

    What happens if you leave before you contract is over? Will you have to pay the housing back? Are flights expensive out of Alaska?

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  11 месяцев назад +3

      Yes in most cases from what Ive heard if you quit before completing your contract you will have to pay for housing, and you definitely will have to pay for your flight back. Could be expensive depending where you’re located.

  • @lasendadelatora6868
    @lasendadelatora6868 Год назад +3

    Thank you so much for that information I appreciate it

  • @RobertMartinez-c1d
    @RobertMartinez-c1d 8 месяцев назад +1

    Basically How much did you make? You don't mind me asking.

  • @tigalbaby
    @tigalbaby 2 года назад +10

    Wishing you a most happy and productive new year . Sexual harassment seems endemic in workplaces everywhere. But I suspect it is even more stressful when you know the people who harass are sleeping down the hallway. A solution may be to send signals early that you are in a committed relationship and maybe even have a ring handy to prove the point . How effective this will be is any one’s guess , but management must be made aware so that they can issue the necessary warnings . I assume that management is not involved in the activity. Great advice overall to someone who may be contemplating a season to gain experience .

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +3

      The sexual harassment i experienced in fish processing was different than anywhere else I experienced it, probably because it is primarily men in the industry. Glad u found the video useful.

    • @shekitalyons1375
      @shekitalyons1375 2 года назад +1

      Hey there any information on Peter Pan. Are they a good company to work for.. do they get many hours. Thanks

    • @joemama8379
      @joemama8379 2 года назад

      @@HeyItsHarmony there are a ton of gay and trans people in the seafood industry. Actually most of the woman are. The companies are also extremely liberal

    • @jameskjv8236
      @jameskjv8236 2 года назад

      I assumed sexual harassment would be a problem, especially since you are a young attractive woman. Most men are ungodly and have no restraint. They live after the flesh. Romans 8:13

  • @james_steven9182
    @james_steven9182 Год назад +2

    You can just do Uber or Lyft for 16 hours a day 7 days a week, or DoorDash,,,, in a Prius

  • @scientificapproachestogeti9397
    @scientificapproachestogeti9397 Год назад +2

    Do u get unemployment? When the season is over?

  • @sikirhay8885
    @sikirhay8885 2 года назад +2

    Heyy nice video..I was working On M/V Independence Trident Seafood as a processor B Season...Im going back this Friday June 3rd for the A Season

  • @garyg3916
    @garyg3916 2 года назад +3

    very well info .. i am considering trying out . i hav to compliment u on as long as u hav been servicing in that industry ... im not a spring chicken , im middle aged , but seriously considering testing the waters . ? your video coming first hand from someone actually been there done that 👏 .. i am clean , sober an really would not want to be persuaded ... hav job fair tomorrow for mor details ... thanx you , an hav a safe journey.. just a chapter ....

  • @georgeferreira1715
    @georgeferreira1715 2 года назад +3

    I applied for a processing position on board a vessel and I had a few questions about it. Was hoping maybe you can give me a few pointers

    • @williewilson8244
      @williewilson8244 11 месяцев назад

      Want so good advice lol take a I pad loaded with books and music everything you need to live for 8 months if it’s not on there you won’t have it good buds, 20 pairs of wool socks 15 pairs of under ware one pair of jeans one shirt to get you on board and the day you leave 5 heavy duty hoodies 5 pairs of sweat pants tooth brush tooth paste q tips. Buy 2- sets of extreme long John’s that’s it… most people pack like they are going on a cruise. (And a towel) jeans and shirts belts and shit you WILL not use you live in sweats a hoodie sweat shirt rain gear and Xtra Tuff boots you will work 18 hour days out on sweats and a hoodie every day put on the same rain gear and boots everyday and work 16 hours to 20 hours most times you will sleep where you sit and not even go to your rack to sleep. Most people take 10x too much shit…

    • @KC1986JR
      @KC1986JR 11 месяцев назад

      ​@williewilson8244 so processors don't even have time to work out? I ain't trying to get fat...

    • @williewilson8244
      @williewilson8244 11 месяцев назад

      @@KC1986JR
      I doubt they have a gym on board you work 16 to 18 hours a day last thing you going to want to do is stay up and lift weights. And if your in high Seas how are you going to be benching 200 to 300 pounds??? You will eat and work eat and work eat and work take a 3 or 4 hour nap then go back to work. It’s a work boat not a cruise ship.

    • @KC1986JR
      @KC1986JR 11 месяцев назад +1

      @williewilson8244 what wrong with just doing Burpees, Push-ups and maybe Pull-ups?

  • @808Fam
    @808Fam 2 года назад +3

    Hey thank you for the info. I was thinking of trying it out. But I may reconsider. Just looking for jobs I can find so I can travel. Aloha friend!

    • @baylorbrooks600
      @baylorbrooks600 Год назад

      Howzit 808 Fam, I’m also considering going up middle of this month or the end. But need to get out of the hole financially have worked hard labor all my life and feel this will be hard as well but very rewarding in many ways. Always wanted to go to Alaska ! Jason what company you working on?

    • @baylorbrooks600
      @baylorbrooks600 Год назад

      @Jason Richards
      Aloha, I’m seriously looking into getting up there ASAP, any advice on timing and do all the vessels require a vaccine? Also what are the better companies to go with? Mahalo

    • @baylorbrooks600
      @baylorbrooks600 Год назад

      @jasonrichards5854
      Thanks for the comment! I was wondering about the pay on land compared to on the boat, are they similar and what is your average take home a month?

  • @allfacts1396
    @allfacts1396 2 года назад +1

    I got put on standby because I got everything done late, I hope I get a call back 🤞🏿

  • @guesshoo703
    @guesshoo703 Год назад +2

    Get a contract with arctic storm in Seattle and they'll fly you up and back for free....

  • @isaimedel8152
    @isaimedel8152 Год назад +2

    When are you going to go live again

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  Год назад +1

      I go live now at random times and not too often. If you really want to catch me, make sure you have your notifications for the channel on by clicking the bell 🛎️.

  • @WizzerdZapps
    @WizzerdZapps 11 месяцев назад +3

    Do you have any tips for types of jobs to look for? Are there jobs that are 4 months or less, or is it all about 5+? Also how can you tell if you will be on board a ship or on land? Thanks!

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  11 месяцев назад +2

      Yes there are contracts for less than four months, and you will know when you apply if the job is on a vessel or on land. Hope that helps 🙏

  • @GussieDagenhart
    @GussieDagenhart 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for the video!

  •  Год назад

    Seems like a life pivot. I want this...

  • @ashtherapper4658
    @ashtherapper4658 2 года назад +2

    Great video. Love a perspective from the sidelines.

  • @Unakanon
    @Unakanon Год назад +1

    Wow this was so helpful, I guess the outside world really is scary and uncomfortable sometimes!

  • @juancasillas9877
    @juancasillas9877 2 года назад +3

    Hello Harmony. Thank you very much for making these videos. I'm looking into the possibility of working in the industry. I have a question regarding extra hours. Is it heavily encouraged to work extra hours or is it downright required to do so? Could I only work the 40 hrs per week or do I have to be prepared to be "encouraged" (almost forced) to work more than that? I hope you can help me. Thank you once again for you content!

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +3

      No it is required. Thank you for asking and thank you for watching my videos and for the nice comment

    • @godxpain6667
      @godxpain6667 2 года назад +1

      @@HeyItsHarmony Hi harmony, I got a question too. I’m from California I’m 20years old and looking for a new career. What do you think are the best companies to start off with if your new and how much can you make working your first month?

    • @199515Danny
      @199515Danny 2 года назад +2

      @@HeyItsHarmony damn if is obligatory....is not for me because i was expected to work a 12hours maximun or only sometime 16hours. (and if you are new working 16 in the 1 or 2second week you will be fuckedddd)

    • @redlilly4016
      @redlilly4016 5 месяцев назад

      @jasonrichards5854in your 8 year experience, did you ever work for a company called PPLP? If so how was it? Also did you work on land or boats only, what were your experiences? Which pays better?

  • @computerscience8258
    @computerscience8258 Год назад +1

    Hey harmony
    Is it possible for foreigners to get a job out there in alaska
    I live in africa snd i need a work visa to get there

  • @horsehorsemen87
    @horsehorsemen87 2 года назад +5

    Question im contemplating doing it through north star it said 5k-7500 a month idk if that’s actually true or it depends on the season i guess?

    • @kovaldeniel4998
      @kovaldeniel4998 2 года назад

      Hi, on their website it says that there are no vacancies, where did you find a job?

    • @Sroddd
      @Sroddd 2 года назад +1

      On indeed I’ve seen on the application 5k-7,500k

    • @QuickMotiveClips101
      @QuickMotiveClips101 2 года назад

      @notdivorced I saw the same thing but I saw 7,500-11,000 a month is the pay real or what I’m so confused on how it works and I’ve been looking for answer but there’s no answers anywhere

    • @199515Danny
      @199515Danny 2 года назад

      @@QuickMotiveClips101 maybe is real very real but you have to work around 12-16hours the 7 days of weeks.

  • @TheGranger1990
    @TheGranger1990 6 месяцев назад

    I've tried applying multiple sites. And prolly cause I'm from Louisiana they don't wanna hire me

  • @killuaRagnar
    @killuaRagnar 2 года назад +3

    I was wondering if theres anyway to send back money to your family while your working??

    • @Sroddd
      @Sroddd 2 года назад

      That’s what I’m wondering too if you can deposit checks to make payments in such

  • @noegarza67
    @noegarza67 Год назад +1

    How much are the cigarettes up there and can you go to stores n stuff or you can’t leave anywhere

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  Год назад

      I think cigarettes are like $8 a pack and they usually sell them on site from my experience. Otherwise you generally should be able to go to a nearby store yes, at least every once in a while

  • @abbalizaeriksson3236
    @abbalizaeriksson3236 Год назад +1

    odd question but to people lose weight while working at these places? i leave for craig in less than 60 days and i’m hoping to drop a few pounds🥴

    • @KC1986JR
      @KC1986JR 11 месяцев назад

      Did you lose any weight?

    • @K0BK_H00K
      @K0BK_H00K 6 месяцев назад

      You look good either way

  • @danielanderson3998
    @danielanderson3998 Год назад

    When you worked on the vessel did you have to get the covid vaccine and if so did you have any side effects? I'm in the process of getting on one and they're asking me to get it .

  • @DarrynFranco-rl4zl
    @DarrynFranco-rl4zl Год назад +1

    I work at American seafood lol definitely not a joke. 16 hour shifts hard cold work never really on land. Respect for doing 5 years not many can make it past 5 weeks

    • @maury7538
      @maury7538 Год назад

      I worked in Mississippi. Little money and if the day they replace everyone with a machine that costs only 15 k a year ??? They will burn the machines out in 6 months by asking to much That's the fish plants!

  • @Gerald-iz7mv
    @Gerald-iz7mv Год назад

    hi, great video. whats a good place to order wild alaskan king salmon from?

  • @groovemovez7563
    @groovemovez7563 Год назад +3

    And now all companies pay $18.06 an hour.
    On average I’ve always made $42,000 every 6 months. And that’s after taxes and all that.

    • @chasemoney909
      @chasemoney909 Год назад

      What company? I'm starting Friday for Ocean peace inc

    • @frizzy1819
      @frizzy1819 8 месяцев назад

      @@chasemoney909how was it?

  • @tonytostada
    @tonytostada Год назад +1

    All the fish processing you've done. I'm guessing you must be good at identifying quality fish at the markets? Any experience In sushi 🍣 rolls?

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  Год назад +1

      Def experienced in identifying quality of fish! No experience with sushi no

  • @paulinaguerrero2651
    @paulinaguerrero2651 2 года назад +2

    Were you working for Peter Pan? And also do you get paid by direct deposit ? :)

  • @jameskjv8236
    @jameskjv8236 2 года назад +4

    Everyone needs Jesus (In reference to your end remarks on why people are up there doing this job...) That's my opinion. I have Jesus and still want to go up there though! I got hired by Peter Pan when I was in Anchorage in 2018, but bailed out because the work wouldn't start for another month. I couldn't wait so I went back to the 48 to drive a semi truck again which btw I quit. Driving makes me sleepy. P.S. you remind me of myself.

  • @eddiemorales7467
    @eddiemorales7467 2 года назад +3

    Anyone have an opinion on the company North Star? Could you go and just do 1 contract or is there pressure to do numerous? What's the general time between contracts? And do you have to wait til the end of contract to get paid?

    • @Oddvillain
      @Oddvillain 2 года назад +3

      I’ll tell you once I come back. I leave next weekend.

    • @dmitch3701
      @dmitch3701 2 года назад

      @@Oddvillain answer??

    • @Oddvillain
      @Oddvillain 2 года назад +2

      @@dmitch3701 North Star is a great fishing company and make great money! It’s just 16 hour shifts are tough

    • @dennisramirez2948
      @dennisramirez2948 2 года назад

      @@Oddvillain good stuff man I have interview tomorrow

    • @QuickMotiveClips101
      @QuickMotiveClips101 2 года назад

      @oddvillian I applied as a processor for glacier fish company which is I think connected to North Star how was the pay on indeed it says $7,500-$11,000 a month is this true?

  • @everybodyhatinbro
    @everybodyhatinbro Год назад +2

    I’m doing this this summer 🙏🏽

    • @madbio3409
      @madbio3409 Год назад +1

      I'm thinking of it.. any reason why ?

    • @everybodyhatinbro
      @everybodyhatinbro Год назад

      @@madbio3409 jus5 for extra bread and getting out of California for a while man

    • @madbio3409
      @madbio3409 Год назад

      @@everybodyhatinbro I know the feeling bro... we might be neighbors.. what part if you don't mind.

    • @everybodyhatinbro
      @everybodyhatinbro Год назад

      @@madbio3409 Peterson point hby?

    • @madbio3409
      @madbio3409 Год назад

      @@everybodyhatinbro I'm not familiar.. I moved to fresno 5 years ago.. form LA

  • @cryptianoronaldo9437
    @cryptianoronaldo9437 2 года назад +6

    This type of job is not meant for everybody. A lot of people get injuries, they treat you like crap and you will have to share the room with 4 more people. Most of the people here look like they just got out of jail. The pay is a joke compared of what you do in there. There are other places where you can get seasonal jobs and get paid almost the same amount of what you do in here working 16hrs a day. People get sick and if you look young and are not a woman they will put you in tough positions, they can put you in a freezer -60 for 16 hrs pushing carts. You are suppose to get raining gear when you work there due to weather conditions, you are always working in wet conditions and water will still get you wet ,plus low temperatures, you can get sick easily. You are basically a slave and a robot to them. If you get injured, they will have another load of sheep ready to replace you. By the time I was there, 5 people got injured, a guy broke his finger, another one got fungus in his hands, one injuried his back and his toes turned purple for weeks. If you don’t care about your health and want to give it a try go for it. But remember if you quit before the season ends you will have to pay for your ticket back home. All this was in Silver Bay Sea Foods.

    • @199515Danny
      @199515Danny 2 года назад +1

      started to feel fear man. hahahaahaaa. your story was extremely sadly

    • @cryptianoronaldo9437
      @cryptianoronaldo9437 Год назад

      @@199515Danny go for it bro and see it for yourself. You will agree with me afterwards.

    • @199515Danny
      @199515Danny Год назад

      @@cryptianoronaldo9437 THANKS BROO BUT... i thinks that work is not for me and more because too much work and obligatory hours. ALSO my health is a shit this recents months.

    • @cryptianoronaldo9437
      @cryptianoronaldo9437 Год назад +1

      @@199515Danny i recommend you ski resorts, they got cheap accommodations and they pay better than these salmon plants, you will have to work a couple extra months to earn the same amount you do there but you won’t put your health in risk

  • @ryancentnarowicz
    @ryancentnarowicz Год назад +1

    Would you say fish processing is better than working fast food or at retail stores? I know you make way more money doing fish processing but if your desperate to get out of working customer service forever is fish processing a good jump to get out of these types of jobs? I’m at my breaking point dealing with customers. Lol.

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  Год назад +1

      I totally understand that Ryan c and if you want my honest (opinion!) I would say yeah it probably is… especially given that it is seasonal! You won’t have to deal with customers just your coworkers 🤪 best of luck and thanks for watching my RUclips channel

  • @ZaheerHussain-e2v
    @ZaheerHussain-e2v 21 день назад

    Tell me about visa processing I got free or not

  • @rudiansyah6708
    @rudiansyah6708 3 месяца назад

    How to get a job in alaska fisheries🙏

  • @Ashley-gg9ti
    @Ashley-gg9ti 6 месяцев назад

    Does anyone know if I go with my boyfriend will we be able to stay together ? Like how does the housing work

  • @MohiyadinHussein
    @MohiyadinHussein 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for your honest information

  • @cassandra3410
    @cassandra3410 Год назад +1

    Hi there. In your opinion which fish processing plant is best to work at?

    • @cassandra3410
      @cassandra3410 Год назад

      @Jason Richards Thank you so much for the information/advice! I’m pretty set on going just want more information. I’m debating between 2 processing plants. If it’s not too much to ask, is there an email where I can contact you for more information?

    • @hridiklalkm3650
      @hridiklalkm3650 Год назад

      @jason Richards how did you get the job

  • @lola5609
    @lola5609 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for your advice 😊

  • @redlilly4016
    @redlilly4016 2 года назад +1

    Also I forgot to ask,
    When your out at sea is it for the entire job weeks to months at a time?? How does that work??

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +3

      Yes since it is seasonal, it is pretty much working for the entire time for the couple of months or whatever the contract is. Thanks so much for watching my videos and for the nice comments. Glad you enjoyed

    • @redlilly4016
      @redlilly4016 2 года назад +1

      @@HeyItsHarmony thank you for always replying back! I appreciate you! Have a blessed day😊

  • @taras458
    @taras458 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the information.

  • @ashfaqkhan3286
    @ashfaqkhan3286 2 года назад +2

    Hello how are you mery crismes and Happy New year My friend

  • @RealiTeaV
    @RealiTeaV 6 месяцев назад

    Were you in Kodiak?

  • @ZaheerHussain-e2v
    @ZaheerHussain-e2v 21 день назад

    Will the company give me free visa or not

  • @Gs-dq7ss
    @Gs-dq7ss Год назад

    18 dollars payment per hour is after tax? Also if you want to go to Alaska to work from europe they pay your flight or only they pay from seatle?

  • @darkonemylife123
    @darkonemylife123 2 года назад +2

    Can you start off as a deckhand/Green horn

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +1

      ~ you can always try! 😄

    • @darkonemylife123
      @darkonemylife123 2 года назад +1

      @@HeyItsHarmony ..🤔...

    • @darkonemylife123
      @darkonemylife123 2 года назад +1

      @@HeyItsHarmony so I'm guessing companies don't train from the bottom up when it comes to deckhand ?

    • @darkonemylife123
      @darkonemylife123 2 года назад +1

      @@HeyItsHarmony I want to start off as a deckhand I'm pretty crazy when it comes to the extreme

  • @jeffreysweat6124
    @jeffreysweat6124 2 года назад +5

    Is money not a pro? Money wasn't mentioned. Is it worth it for the money?

    • @joemama8379
      @joemama8379 2 года назад +2

      Depends where you live and your bills at home. If you have a car and house payment definitely don’t do this. It’s like being in prison but the pay is better. U can go weeks without a pay check.

    • @lilithrealm
      @lilithrealm 2 года назад

      @@joemama8379 weeks without paychecks?

    • @joemama8379
      @joemama8379 2 года назад +1

      @@lilithrealm it’s a horrible job for not that much money and yes u can go weeks without work. No fish no work. There is a reason it’s mostly foreign workers that do it

  • @dennisramirez2948
    @dennisramirez2948 2 года назад +1

    I plan on going wish me luck

  • @Paul-d3n1v
    @Paul-d3n1v Год назад +1

    Getting a chance to go 🤪Sweeet

  • @toddwesley4352
    @toddwesley4352 2 года назад +1

    I'm really interested in going to Alaska to work at a fish processing facility . I was wondering how many months a year is the job . Thanks Again

    • @skrillaa101
      @skrillaa101 Год назад +1

      65 to maybe 100 days now is the time to start putting in ur applications

    • @toddwesley4352
      @toddwesley4352 Год назад

      @@skrillaa101 thank you very much, I really appreciate it .

  • @vikingmuscle
    @vikingmuscle 2 года назад +1

    Is cell phone service and internet available?

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад

      Generally no although I think there is usually a very low internet service on a lot of the big boats that will allow for the use of a single messaging app like WhatsApp.

  • @donovanevans7658
    @donovanevans7658 2 года назад +1

    Hi,can you list the names of the fish factories that you worked for while u was in Alaska?

    • @kovaldeniel4998
      @kovaldeniel4998 2 года назад +1

      Here's a list of seafood company: TRIDENT SEAFOODS, UNISEA SEAFOODS, ICICLE SEAFOODS, WESTWARD SEAFOODS, Glacier Fish, UNITED STATES SEAFOOD, North Pacific Seafoods, PETER PAN SEAFOODS, SILVER BAY SEAFOODS, OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS, northstarfishing, Leader Creek Fisheries, Alaska General Seafood, SEAFOODS DIRECT, GENERAL SEAFOODS, INTERNATION SEAFOODS OF ALASKA, COPPER RIVER SEAFOODS, HOMER FISH PROCESSING, SITKA SOUNDS SEAFOODS, Sitka salmon share, WHITTIER SEAFOOD, TENTH & M SEAFOODS, RESURRECTION BAY SEAFOODS, PACIFIC STAR SEAFOODS, PACKIFIC SEAFOODS SEAFOODS, NORTHLINE SEAFOODS, O'HARA CORPORATION, ARCTIC STORM MANAGEMENT, Baranof and Courageous, OBI seafood

    • @donovanevans7658
      @donovanevans7658 2 года назад

      @@kovaldeniel4998 ok thanks

    • @kovaldeniel4998
      @kovaldeniel4998 2 года назад +1

      @@donovanevans7658 np

  • @brandonpiper9046
    @brandonpiper9046 2 года назад

    Hi my name is Brandon I was interested in information on how I apply for a job

  • @ELCLAVE300
    @ELCLAVE300 Год назад

    How much does it pay?

  • @RICHARDMATTA48
    @RICHARDMATTA48 2 года назад +1

    Do you know if there is a company that hires very short season like 5 to 6 weeks? During summer?, some of the companies that i contact are UNISEA and SILVER BAY, what company of all do you recomend? Thanks

    • @HeyItsHarmony
      @HeyItsHarmony  2 года назад +1

      Nice I’ve heard of both of those companies. 5 or 6 weeks not rly more likely 3 month minimum. Best

    • @joemama8379
      @joemama8379 2 года назад +1

      Alaska general seafoods in Ketchikan. Has a shorter seafood season they just do salmon.

    • @RICHARDMATTA48
      @RICHARDMATTA48 2 года назад

      @@joemama8379 thanks i already had contact with AGS i will go next summer 🤗🤗

    • @RICHARDMATTA48
      @RICHARDMATTA48 2 года назад

      @@joemama8379 i think its Naknek but have different locations

    • @RICHARDMATTA48
      @RICHARDMATTA48 2 года назад

      @Jason Richards thanks for the info, actually i contacted Alaska Gral Seafoods the have a short season that runs from June to August, 5-6 wks , i applied and waiting for next steps, as u said, its good time to check if we like it or not, but willing to wirk hard for those days, thanks 👍👍

  • @tonykartracer8032
    @tonykartracer8032 Год назад

    So...... are you big ballin' doing the kind of work you do? :P

  • @hocuspocus6017
    @hocuspocus6017 2 года назад +1

    Ps I was there at that plant in Valdez with Peter pan back in June. Shit sucks ass.

    • @lukesmith981
      @lukesmith981 2 года назад

      I was at Ocean Beauty and left 3 days later which they dropped me off the dock and find my way back. I met this one guy that didn’t want to work anymore because of both his waist sprained from lifting 50 - 70 lbs frozen salmon and they continue to force him to work so he threw in the towel to save his hands that were rapped and jumped on a plane.

  • @Harold710
    @Harold710 2 года назад +1

    The old Slime line.

  • @amaris5145
    @amaris5145 7 месяцев назад

    Hey do you have if could I DM you personally?

  • @Ghost.187.
    @Ghost.187. 2 года назад

    What’s the company name

  • @Sroddd
    @Sroddd 2 года назад +1

    Do you need experience?

  • @gearheadhoon8819
    @gearheadhoon8819 2 года назад +1

    On 7:39 I have to disagree with you because, My long life dream is to work on a boat, To always be at sea.
    Not everyone that does fish processing has problems. If i can combine my hobbies such as fishing and work?! thats what it would be.
    It all comes down to.. If your after the money or the experience.

  • @NaveedAshraf-k9z
    @NaveedAshraf-k9z 16 дней назад

    I need a job

  • @PuraVida777
    @PuraVida777 2 года назад

    Nice Jacket.
    Who makes the most money 💰 in the processing.!?
    Probably because it's coded in my DNA & my God put the fish for US.
    And we want to feed our peeps. That's why I'm going

  • @isaimedel8152
    @isaimedel8152 2 года назад

    Where do you live now?

  • @cruiseraden4958
    @cruiseraden4958 2 года назад

    I tried to apply for a job with several companies, but I did not receive any response by accepting me to work. This job is my dream.

    • @soloice3410
      @soloice3410 2 года назад +2

      Try applying on indeed… just got a response in 48 hr

    • @cruiseraden4958
      @cruiseraden4958 2 года назад +1

      @@soloice3410 neam the company please 🤩🤩

    • @cruiseraden4958
      @cruiseraden4958 2 года назад

      @@soloice3410 thanks him call me 😂😂

    • @kovaldeniel4998
      @kovaldeniel4998 2 года назад

      @@soloice3410 through which company?

    • @cruiseraden4958
      @cruiseraden4958 2 года назад +1

      @Jason Richards I hope but I working with Peter pan u remember me 😂😂😂 i work am happy I pas the winter season I still there i go home every year 1 month maybe I do next year 😅 thanks

  • @Sky69fall
    @Sky69fall Год назад +1

    Comment

  • @kovaldeniel4998
    @kovaldeniel4998 2 года назад +1

    Hi, I am American, I am 17 years old, what are my chances of getting this job?

  • @HabibJaffar-rp8bz
    @HabibJaffar-rp8bz 25 дней назад

    Plz i need job i m full experts to Screen printing T.shert..plz help me job

  • @WasimAnsari-px1dn
    @WasimAnsari-px1dn 2 года назад +1

    Hello

  • @georgi6722
    @georgi6722 2 года назад +3

    i am coming to Dutch harbor . If someone is going there- hit me up, i would love to hang out

    • @Spookyghost13
      @Spookyghost13 2 года назад +1

      I’m flying out in 2 days! See you there man.

    • @Spookyghost13
      @Spookyghost13 2 года назад

      What vessel are you fishing on?

    • @georgi6722
      @georgi6722 2 года назад

      @@Spookyghost13 i will be on Unalaska island, working for Westward see foods. i am not going to be working on a ship.

    • @bigedey5tfs
      @bigedey5tfs 2 года назад

      I’m going on a processor vessel I’ll be out there

    • @bigedey5tfs
      @bigedey5tfs 2 года назад

      @@Spookyghost13 what vessel bro if you don’t mind me asking