God, Why does my Job SUCK?

Before judging me, please read my entire question and answer with real answers, and not smarmy remarks.



I just got hired for Disney Cruise Lines as an Entertainment Host, but I have just researched what life is like working aboard through someone's blog, and am beyond appalled at the treatment of the staff! No days off, limited time to see family while in port, strict guidelines on what to wear. Is this a job or a prison camp? Please understand I am well aware that as employees we are here to satisfy guests, but come on! Dry land jobs still know how to treat their employees well, why can't Cruise staff be treated the same? There are over 940 crew members aboard, there's enough lee-way to give us a break.



1) No days off? Seriously??? With that many departments and crew, we should at least get 1 day off to rest and enjoy our crew amenities, like the pool and work out room. And don't say "What would you do on your day off, you're on a ship." UHHH noo, you can still have a day off and do things like chill in your room, swim, hang out. There should be new laws that allow crew/staff to have at least one full work day a week off.



2) Limited time to see family and friends while in port. That's pretty much Nazi Germany. When the boat is in port- in Florida, and I have a family or friend that wants to see me, I should be able to take my Grown-*** off the boat and spend a few hours with them. **** the guests. I'm a person too! Its not that hard to schedule time off to do that. And I keep hearing that customs are strict. Why? I'm an American! I don't need to keep show you my ******* passport/ID! You know its me. This isn't like I'm an immigrant. Makes no sense that they're that strict!



3) Small SMALL Crew cabins. They're literally only 11 square feet. I understand guests have to have roomy state rooms because they're paying for them, but 11 square feet is beyond illegal. Even the Crew person who blogged said she couldn't believe how small it was. The Cruise boat is 1,000 feet long- bigger then Titanic. I assure you there's enough space to make the rooms larger so that crew and staff are happy. After all, if your staff isn't happy- your guests won't be either.



And please no "Don't take the job then" bullshit. I came on here for answers, not sly remarks. The economy sucks, I need a job, this is it. It just boggles me that they treat the employees like dogs. I'm 30. I have a college education! I deserve better.God, Why does my Job SUCK?
Well, Gordon Burton ... assuming that you've used your real name and you've really been hired by Disney Cruise lines, I don't think you have to worry about not getting a day off for too much longer. Disney likes LOYALTY and PRIVACY and Disney hates bad publicity.



I assume that Gordon Burton isn't long for Disney employment.



Loose lips sink ships!



After they fire you please take a little more time to RESEARCH your next job pursuit! Figure out what you want to do and educate yourself on the demands of the job.



With thought, prayer, research, and a mature attitude, maybe you won't find yourself in this boat (so to speak) again.



Lord bless.
The way I look at it, you have three choices:

1) don't take the job;

2) take the job and keep complaining about it;

3) take the job and make the most of it.God, Why does my Job SUCK?
If you got any days off anyway you know full well some rich, white bastard tourist with a sense of self-worth would still try and make you do something for him if he sees you relaxing in the pool.
What did you major in? Try and alternative! How about a Cruise Entertainer? Starting salary is like $60,000 its a very easy job and is one of the most "happy" known jobs out their. Google it.
Because dog isn't there for you. I wouldn't be there for you if I didn't exist either.
... You have two options. Since you said don't say not to take the job, you've already answered your question.
That is one retarded job! No days off? How bout one day a week?

No time in Port? At least a day to visit fam or friends!

11 sq feet cabins? MAJOR UPGRADE!!!



I will never look at Disney the same way again!!

And yes i know the economy sucks. Most people do....



You should complain majorly to them.

That job sucks! XD
What would you do on your day off, you're on a ship...



Don't take the job then...



What else do you expect us to say. There are other jobs out there, some treat their employees well, some don't. Want a real treat, work at a call center, it's like an abusive relationship. If you're already complaining about it this much and haven't taken the job yet, how much worse will you feel once the ship has sailed? It'll be a long swim through shark infested waters to get back to Florida at that point...



EDIT:

It's called sarcasm, dips**t, the fact that I was quoting you verbatim should have been a clue. You think I'm bad, wait till you're stuck on a whole cruise ship full of people just like me who don't give a crap about you...
Since they aren't land based, I guess they don't have to obey the labor laws. That sucks. If that's true, I'll never visit another disney facility again or buy a disney product. I always thought disney was evil, though.



As for you, what do you want from us? Quit or expose them and get sued.
"I deserve better."



You are where your skill set and decisions have led you. If you want someone to blame, look in the mirror.



Not trying to be mean. Your post implies that you have few options, so you are taking the job. In all likelihood, you made decisions in the past which limited your current options. Maybe adjust your priorities, and decision-making strategies, and actively broaden your experiential base, if you want different results.



And yes, you can do it on a boat.
You should research and read what the qualifications are for working on the Indian railway system, and how hard driven they are, not to mention there are literally thousands lined up for years for even the lowest jobs.



You seem to have a sense of entitlement. So you have a college degree--good but all that means is that you have a degree--not that you deserve this or that job.



Your expectations are unrealistic and you need to figure this out sooner rather than later.