Life Update- Retiring From Cruise Ships
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Hey sailors,
I've been contemplating creating this video for some time now. As you can probably understand, opting not to return to sea has been a tough call. Your support means the world to me, but this isn't farewell to the cruising life and its crew; it's simply a new chapter.
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Lucy, I spent 12 years in the U.S. Army living all around the world. I traveled Europe, South America and the Pacific Rim.The truth of the mater is, you can never really "Go Home" again. Your travels have made you the person you are now and you'll never see "Home" through the same eyes again. This can be a VERY positive thing, YOU are now the wise traveler of legend! 😀 Stay well internet friend.............
It’s so rare that I comment on a video, but I want to say thank you so much Lucy. I just got my first cruise ship contract as a cookery teacher on a great cruiseline (Silversea) starting next month. I’ve been waiting since December, and working 12-hour days in my current job, but always watch these videos when I get home from work tired. You’ve helped us see a lot of crew life that you just can’t find anywhere else. Thanks for all the time and effort you out into all these videos. Take it easy on land, book some nice holidays and hope it helps you adjust. :)
Wishing you all the best for your new job, I hope it works out well for you. From Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Hi there, CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so happy for you and hope you have a wonderful time onboard! Silversea is fab. Go you!!!! ❤️
@@CruisingAsCrew thanks Lucy! I actually quit in my first week, it really wasn’t for me sadly. Thanks for all the info you’ve shared about crew life it was a really good resource to have! X
I lived abroad for 7 years in the UK and came back to California when my dad got ill. The big thing for me was finding a new routine in life once I got back home. It helped me to get settled again. It was hard - in t hat 7 years my friends and family all did a lot of living without me - but I found that finding a new routine, including a new passion in work, was what helped me. I think the big thing is to give yourself grace and patience.. it’s a big change to come off the ship… you’ll find your place and your path again, just will take whatever time it takes.
Whatever makes you happy, Lucy 🫶
Lucy, thanks for the nice update video. Wishing you much luck and happy times on your next life adventure! (Please continue to enjoy an adventurous life!) And, please know you have my life-long appreciation for the wonderful vlogs you've made, that gave my Mom something happy to watch and reminisce about in her last couple years! Fair Winds sweetie! 😀
You always have something nice to say. I'm sure Lucy will post more about her adventures.
I’ve been watching your videos on and off for three years. You’re one of the reasons I applied to work on a cruise ship and I just got hired on one. Thank you so much for all the content you’ve created and I hope you continue. Best wishes.
Lucy,
By the time we found your channel my daughter had already applied and been offered a job with a cruise line but all your advice videos were incredibly helpful as she sorted herself out prior to actually setting off. She's nearly five months into her contract now (where did the time go?😮) and is loving life at sea. I've continued to watch your videos and will undoubtedly keep doing so.
Whatever life brings you in the forthcoming months I wish you good luck. Take care and thank you. 😊
Hi Lucy!! Keep your self bussy, as in the ship but in land. Smart Productive and happy 😊. Your hair 💯💯💯
Whatever you need for you and your family is the right call. I'll stick around and support you in whatever decisions you make down the line. You are a wealth of knowledge even if not actively a cruise crew member so I'm happy to hear you still want to make cruise content. Hell, if you ever started a vlog channel about not cruise stuff I'd watch that too! I actually had the pleasure of meeting you when you were working shops (Sunglass Hut I believe) on a Virgin ship and the joy and light you radiate in your videos is somehow 10x brighter in person so you deserve the the peace and happiness in your decisions and life as possible.
Best of wishes Lucy. I've loved watching your videos over the years. Coming home isn't easy. It looks like the same old place, but you & home have both grown. You're smile and attitude will carry you far. Keep us posted.
There's our girl! Miss Lucy you are such a delight to listen to. I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks this, but whatever you end up doing with your life we're behind you 100%! I actually think you'll enjoy cruising as a passenger. Can hardly wait to see one of those videos. Love you bunches!❤❤❤
Your channel has fallen off my feed ! Your back now. I'm catching up !
This is a stunning look for you Lucy ! 😊
Lucy,
You are a very bright and well spoken young woman. I am grateful for all of the information you have offered. I am an old California guy who loves cruising and have learned to more fully appreciate the efforts of all the crew members I encounter largely as a result of your videos.
I will miss seeing you as often.
I watched your video in 2023 and it was so inspiring. I just got a call offering me a position on the cruise and i immediately checked your videos for more information and found out this.. well thank you for being such an inspiration for me and i hope you're happy wherever you are! Thank you so much for making so many useful videos for so many people.
I only worked on the cruise ships for 2 years, that was enough! I've done a few as choreographer and I even found 3 week installs enough! Good for you. If it feels right, then it's right. Life at home is weird though when you finish. Cheers 🍻
Hi Lucy, I taught ESL overseas for quite awhile. It was hard to return; culture re-entry shock is a real thing. You have changed but home hasn’t as much. I wish you all the best in this chapter of your life. Love your videos and even though I am not looking to work on cruise ships I am curious about the shipboard lifestyle. Thank you so much and Happy Birthday! 🎉
Happy Early Birthday, Lucy! Whatever you choose as your future endeavors, wishing you the best!
Thank you so much!
Good luck with whatever you're dealing with in life, may God bless you always
You’ve been at sea for the vast majority of your adult life. Feeling a little like a fish out of water (so to speak) is a natural reaction. Looking forward to what’s next!
Hope everything is okay with your family! Love your content and will watch regardless of what you post :)
Congrats for this decision Lucy!
I can see you owing a “support the crew” agency of some sort 😊 wish you all the best
Thank you so much! I appreciate you!
Happy Birthday Lucy 🎂 You are the Best!
Lucy, I will continue to wish you and your family the very best. Just getting off the ship, even if temporarily, won't get me to stop watching. Enjoy yourself and I hope all is well.
I had 3 and a half years off ships and came back again. Taking the time off made me enjoy it more than ever and I don’t regret it at all!
I can't blame you. It's not easy. Working as crew is grueling and isn't easy as one gets older, relationships, health, etc. Exactly, as a former caregiver to my Mom, it takes your time, needs, everything and you sacrifice A LOT! I wish you best of luck and hope things work out the way they should!❤
Thank you Lucy! You don't owe us any apologies.
Congratulations on your decision; I can't wait to watch your video on your experiences "Cruising as Pax" so I can hear the differences from your perspective as an experienced sailor.
Wow, Lucy yeah, another big adventures step for you. Enjoy your time on land😂. Just want to thank you for helping us, who want to go work on cruise ships. For me you are a big help. I am 40 now, and always wanted to go and work on a cruise ship, and somehow it just didn't happen for me, since I learn from you, I am really getting everything in order to take this direction, but this time, with greater peace and very much at ease. You're a blessing❤
Even though you know you made the right decision for now, it’s okay to feel that you would like to be back at sea. Give yourself time to adapt.
I started out as an au pair in the U.S 2006, didn’t feel ready with the states when I came home 2008. I worked in Sweden but felt lost so I applied to college and got in August of 2010. In October/November 2010 my dad was diagnosed with cancer and I knew deep down that I wasn’t ready to go home so soon but I also made the decision to finish my first semester and then I had to put my studies on hold. It wasn’t my plan but I adapted and knew I couldn’t support my dad while in the US so I went back to be with him. And I don’t regret it but it wasn’t easy. But I’m so glad that I could be there for him. In February 2013 he passed away and I got two years with him that meant so much for me and him. So when everything was settled I reapplied to the same school and got in once more. I graduated 2016 and stayed and worked for another year. 2017 came and then my grandmother (my dads mom) was also diagnosed with cancer so then I had 4 more months of my visa but decided to move back home. And this time I felt ready in a way I hadn’t before. I still miss my friends and chosen family in the states but I knew I was content.
So my recommendations are:
Find a job, so that you get routines and social networking. Or take some classes.
Know that it’s okay to miss the sea life
Be nice to yourself, do things that you enjoy. (That way you will have more energy to help/support your family member)
As for your channel just do you, you are such a great person and I really like your videos. Content is interesting but I like to hear what you have to say so if you talk about sea or animals or anything els it’s up to you 😊 Maybe you can do local travel guides, or must visit places in England ❤
Lots of love, Camilla
Hey Lucy! I've been watching and subscribed since the beginning. I'm happy for you and your choices for you. I was a professional wrestler for 7 years for 2 major companies in the U.S. when I was released from the last company I worked for it was an adjustment. I was used to being on the road 20 plus nights a month. I found the first couple of months to be tough as I was under a no-compete so I decided to travel some on my own and just taper it off as I went on while I decided firmly what I wanted to do and where I really wanted to plant roots. My advice would be take it slow and try new things to see if anything else sparks you. I hope for the best for you and hope to bump into you one day!
Your heart will be at sea until you go back. ❤ my heart is at sea and I’ve never worked at sea. Ugh I can feel the weight of your decision and the ache. A travelers heart is as big as the places we explore. ❤ I hope everything will be ok sooner or later.
I’m sure you’re leaving for a good reason. That will keep you busy and take your mind off of cruising. I wish you all the best!!😊
You can do this! And who knows what the future holds. All the best to you and your family. Thank you!
Good luck. Definitely understand how one will find a place in their life where they have to go home and family becomes important.
You will never regret putting your family first. It is so hard it was for me going from full time to one day a week as nurse but it was the best decision ever. This is time to reflect, reconnect and help your family. You still can have some exciting content I live in the US what you have to offer where you are from would be very interesting to me. You could work as a cruise agent hooking people up on cruises or finding the best deals. I would love to hear cruise news from you rather than cruisers. Hope things will be okay with you and family. I will still check in and have enjoyed what you have put out as well. You might be busier than you think.
I loved cruising until I worked on a ship. I get it. Good luck. If you’ve got things going on at home you definitely need to be there. Hopefully cruising will straighten out and be ready for you when your ready to return
you as a crew member was definitely my favorite videos but the tables being turned and you as a sailor will be just as fun to watch. All of your videos are amazing even if they are 3 minutes long they are all just as good!!💗💗
Won't stop watching your great channel Lucy. You brighten my day every time you pop up in a video. Much kiwi luck and love from NZ
Find a land job. It will change your perspective on ships. Been there where you are (5 years on ships). You will start to appreciate your free time and you will start investing in yourself more. Once you adjust you will shiver at the thought of working on ships again.
Thank you for telling us that you have decided not to return to a ship at least for this year. I felt so sorry for you last contract, you were sent to Florida, then somewhere in the Caribbean to do training, then back to USA, then you were not allowed to say which ship you were on etc. perhaps you can sign on with a Cruise Line Company that is a better “fit” for you and who will be delighted to get you as Staff. You have a wealth of knowledge and I look forward to seeing what job you take on land until you return to the sea. I am delighted that you will be helping your family at this time. Good luck in your dry land job. 🍀🍀🌠☕️
Hey Lucy, I just recently started watching your vidoes a fee weeks ago and loved them. Just as I was ready to jump into a Cruise as Crew life, I got to this video and almost cried. You have had an amazing journey over (10) years. I truly hope you life on land is going well and your family is thriving.
My question to you is, do you offer consulting to groom first time applicants with no real transferable skills? I am ready to start a Cruise life. Please reply. Thanks.
I think she does, send her an email and ask. No matter, you'll find Lucy's career guides (downloadable from her website) to be of great help as well. Good Luck!
Nothing is forever! It sucks but that is how the universe unwinds. Undoubtedly you will face new challenges and opportunities. Do what is best for you and keep on smiling. We will miss you.
Lucy, I totally feel you! You never really feel like home again. Me working and living in multiple european coutries since my age of 18, going "back home" ment always going on holiday. They settled down in the uk to study university, graduated and returned "back home" just before the Brexit, which was the biggest mistake of my life, because the following covid trapped me there. It felt like prison. I was broke, depressed with luck of hope for the future. The result of it is im searching for cruise job. Regarding you I would suggest to try to focus on the benefits of being on land. You can do all the things you never could - decorate your home, refurbish it, enjoy the space (roll on the floor or something :D), which was out of question in those tiny cabins back on sea. Join joga class, go to mountines. I would try to remember how i felt first time adjusting to the sea life and apply the same techniqes to your new environment. I wish you all the best in your endevours and may you be happy whatever you decide to do. Kind Regards, Kristyna from Czechia ;)
I’m sure your channel will still be fab, whichever direction it follows x
Good luck Lucy
I am joining Disney soon for my first contract as an Ionithermist
Wishing you the very best. You deserve everything. It is time to share an expression: "Look back, but don't stare." Be well.
i enjoyed your vids . it was fun learning what it takes to work on a cruise ship . looking forward to your next adventure
Go for it Lucy, we thank you for your useful and informative videos.👏see you in the next one.👏👏
Good Luck Lucy in wherever your life takes you. Stay healthy and be happy Will be interested in your future life adventures Take Care
Happy birthday Lucy. Best of luck in whatever you choose to do.
Hi Lucy, I wish you all the best. I hope things are going well for you.
Job/career changes are an important part of life. Being available to family when they need you is important. Taking a break is important. What helped me when I retired (30+ years as a Speech Language Pathologist) was to try something I had wanted to do for a very long time.. Was it easy....nope. Is it fun....some days better than others. Make a schedule and stick to it/get in a routine....we are all creatures of habit.....yes there will be days when a family need arises that will toss the schedule out the window, and that is the way it goes..... I found your channel from watching @jordanbauth and the algorithm decided to have me watch you, and I found it fun and interesting. Best of luck on future endeavors , Have fun, enjoy life! (and now I best get back to my editing schedule, or my very small youtube channel subscribers will have nothing to watch this week) ;)
Hi Lucy, thank you for letting us know. Much appreciated. Looking forward to your next video. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Happy Birthday, Lucy!!🎉🎈🎁🎂
All the best as you travel your new path. I have my own idea as to what is happening in your life, if so, I think you are wise enough and strong enough to handle it.
As I said previously Lucy YOU, are the shining star, of this channel. I also understand your need to maintain a level of privacy in your life. My best advice to you (after 32 years in advertising) is to do both. Show yourself, your life in the UK, your friends, things you do, as the main part of your channel... with side bars to cruising as they evolve. Your subs will grow and exceed the rate they did before. You may even make some very decent money from YT. I wish you the best. You're a sweet girl!
I am a fan of cruise Vloggers about their different ship experiences so I will be following your vlog. 👍
Life decisions are not easy but family is where you need to be for now...memories are made that can not be recaptured if you miss it with family. Love your hair colour...
A helpful book I re-read each year is Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Highly recommended.
We love you, you are a amazing person and all the share you did in this channel is gold.
Wish you all the best! Greetings from Brazil! ❤
Maybe you can do what I do in the future . Instead of getting a paycheck you go on cruise ships when you want if needed in exchange for passenger status and benefits and occasional crew benefits included.I have done that for 20 years excluding pandemic time.
Lucy,,, thank you for sharing and congrats on your new journey of life,,,
Good luck! I am confident you will exceed and prosper with your choice for the future.
Looking forward to your cruise and trip vlogs, sure they will be great.
Whatever you do we will follow your travels, whether home or away. This a perfect time for a 2025 Swimsuit Calendar 😊
You've helped me come to the decision to sail the seas, thank you so much for your videos!
That's amazing. Thank you and good luck!
Thank you for your engaging content - I wish you well for your future endeavors on land, and hope things are OK in your personal/family life
Wishing you all the best young Lady
Good Luck on this new phase of life!
I applied on RCL as a cleaner trying to get my foot in the door and trying to work my way up, i just need some of advice and help to get in, and I do appreciate your time.
Best of luck on your new adventure.
I’ve never worked on a cruise ship. I’ve never wanted to work on a cruise ship. I’ve never even been on a cruise. But I think your insights are fascinating. I really get a kick out of watching professionals do their thing. Maybe take a cruise with Emma (Emma Cruises). That would be fun to watch.
🎉Happy Birthday 🎁 Lucy may you live to see many more 💓 all of God's blessings to you 🙏 and you upcoming adventure 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much Kathy! ❤️
Happy Birthday Lucy
❤ do what's best for you and the your family. The world well be here if you do want to head back to sea
Love U, Lucy! I hope whatever U do makes U happy. Be well. ❤
Love you too. Thank you! ❤️
Thanks for the update Lucy!
Look forward to your upcoming cruises as a passenger .
Being a mentor but “shore based”for a year wow that will be a change . I wished I had advice for you but alas I don’t. I hope there are people that are people that do have the knowledge you’re looking for.
Thank you for all your informative videos 😊😊😊
Curious of what you saw during your years at see for co-workers with disabiliries. Found your videos very cool. Thanks and beat of luck.
Can you continue doing interviews with the ship crew? I love your interviewing style #cruisingwithcrew
Happy Birthday! 🎉🎉🎉
Me and my wife are sailing out of Dover in July on the 28th you should go on the legend with us.
contact her and let her know you will be treating her to a cruise -- she may take you up on that offer!
We all need a little break from a job we love to focus on family
Happy Birthday!
Looking nice, nice hair 💗💗💯🔥
Thank you!!
I speak truth 🙃. Whatever you are currently going through, I am sure you will find a new adventure to occupy yourself with 💯🥳🥳💜
You have to do what's best for you ❤
I lived abroad for 2 years in Spain then came back home the USA. Challenge 1: When I came back, most of the acquaintances I met and people i thought were friends had already moved away or changed contact information without telling me. What I did was spend time with the 2 friends who keep in contact the entire time and hung out with them more to catch up both our lives.
Challenge 2: adjusting to new food when returning home. After living in Spain, I slowly could eat meat in the USA due to both countries have different regulations. Same thing for diary products. I slowly adjusted my diet over a course of 2-3 months though I am now lactose intolerant sunce coming back from leaving abroad.
Tip 3: find people to hang out with who have been working on cruise ships for a long period and chat with them. I lost friends between the time I left and returned from study abroad in the USA.
Tip 4: journaling
Tip 5: try to do small trips in your home country that remind you of the cruise ship. Example: Eat at a speciality restaurant near your home.
Tip 6: find new hobbies and a routine to help you adjust. Example: I started walking a few mornings a week and walking/jog 2-4 5k a year.
Hope some of the tips help. Allow yourself at least 6-8 weeks to adjust.
At the end of the day you have to do what's right for you and who knows your experience might land you a uk land based role with a cruise line
Best to you whatever you do
Changing careers isn't unusual at all, many/most people do so, sometimes a number of time.
Speaking generally, no company names or anything, what sort of job do you have now?
At the moment I'm just living off RUclips and I'm taking the time to figure out what is next x
I knew you were leaving the industry! I just had that feeling! But it seemed like you really enjoyed being on cruise ships! Are you and your boyfriend still together? We will miss your onboard cruise videos!
Your feeling was right!! Thank you for your continued support. I appreciate you!
Lucy your hair is gorgeous
I so understand you
Happy Birthday
Best wishes to your future. I just got laid off and so now am trying to change my mind to retired.
Good luck!
Thanks! You too!
We both ran away to land 😁.
What are your thoughts about working on a cruise ship with little ones. My daughter turns 1 next month and I've been researching working on cruise ships & came across your channel. I'm a Merchandise Manager at a Dollar Tree in a little ole town in Texas. I'll be working and listening to your channel. Really love your channel btw. But my question is how common is it for cruise ships to allow your children to cruise with you? I looked it up and it said under certain circumstances for instance if you weren't part of the emergency crew and didn't have a mustard station to report too. Or specific jobs with high ranking. I just want to know your take on the situation. Like how common or likely do you think it would be. If anyone else wants to answer, feel free too. I know she's a busy woman and has a lot of comments to go through . I know I'm going there to work I really want to. I just can't really bear the thought of leaving her back home. So I want to know how likely that option is before I go through with all of it. I don't want to go through the hiring process and all that paperwork for me to bring that up to HR and for them to be like heck no . I don't want to seem unprofessional and mess up a future chance maybe when she's a little older.
Hi love, unfortunately I don't know of anyone who has been able to to bring their child onboard during a contract.
All the people I know who have kids, leave their kids back home with grandparents or another care-giver whilst they are working on cruise ships.
I don't want to be the one to burst your bubble but I believe you would have to be willing to leave your baby to be able to work on ships.
For many people, this isn't an option so, something you may want to consider is waiting, and working on cruise ships when your child is older. I know many people who have teenagers back home.
I hope this helps 🙏 💕
Good luck