I got offered a job today. I'm going to give notice at my job tomorrow and ship out on August 10th as the cook on a research vessel. My first gig (which will serve as my probationary period) is 3 weeks in the Bahamas. My job is to cook 3 simple and reasonably nutritious squares a day for a maximum of 17 people (7 ship's crew plus up to 10 science team members) and to keep food expenses within the budget. For this fairly simple task, I will be paid handsomely on a per diem basis, 7 days a week since I have to feed the crew everyday. If my performance is deemed satisfactory, the cook job on that ship will be mine for as long as I want it. Or until I've become proficient enough in that aspect of the trade to "jump ship" to a larger vessel for higher pay. The captain of the ship was probably my best customer when I owned a pizzeria (and an occasional poker buddy) and most of the crew of the ship are people I have known for years and get along with really well. I just more than doubled my current income and swapped a job I've come to hate for a job that oughtta be pretty fuckin' sweet.
I GET PAID TO HANG OUT ON A BOAT IN THE BAHAMAS, MOTHERFUCKERS.
A BOAT, MOTHERFUCKERS.
ECH,
not personally experiencing a recession.
Sweet.......
That sounds awesome!
Also, obligatory this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yfISlGLNU).
holy jesus shit what a perfect job
I'm so jealous
I would love to have a kitchen to myself and cook 3 meals for 17 people every day anywhere, but in the bahamas en plus!
goddamn
FUCK YEAH
that's great news, ECH!
100% pure, unadultrated, WIN.
You're going to LOVE this, ECH! One of my bro's first chef gigs was a on a boat, trust me, this is RIGHT up your alley!
That's great news! Bon chance et Bon voyage!
Pretty sweet, good luck!
Sweet, dude!
Also,
:this:
cuz I'm jealous. :argh!:
( :lol: )
What sort of research are they conducting?
Any job where you're paid to travel is pretty much an awesome job - unless you have to go to Tulsa, or Milton Keynes.
AND ECH WAS EATEN BY PIRATES. :sad:
Quote from: Remington on July 10, 2010, 10:07:03 AM
That sounds awesome!
Also, obligatory this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yfISlGLNU).
GODDAMNIT
beat me to it. :argh!:
This sounds exciting!
:awesome:
Wow, talk about a sweet connection!
Quote from: Kai on July 10, 2010, 05:30:46 PM
What sort of research are they conducting?
I dunno. The kind that causes them to pay me to hang out in the Bahamas.
The vessel is contracted out so it's whatever that particular scientific team does, I think it's different every time we go out.
Cool beans.
Remember to keep a journal of your exploits adventures so you can really rub it in when you get back.
Quote from: Ne+@uNGr0+ on July 11, 2010, 02:13:30 AM
Cool beans.
Remember to keep a journal of your exploits adventures so you can really rub it in when you get back.
Remember to keep a journal of your
exploits adventures so you can really rub it in
when if you get back.
This is an absurdly positive turn of events.
Quote from: Kai on July 10, 2010, 05:30:46 PM
What sort of research are they conducting?
The captain is going to set out to find the shark that ate his friend and destroy it.
Congrats on the swanky gig, ECH. :ECH:
Pack light but pack as much useful shit as you can stand to bring. If you see any pirates, make sure they know you're a crazy American. Good luck and congratulations. See you in the newspaper.
ITT: TTM predicts ECH will hijack the ship and spend the rest of his days as a pirate.
Enjoy! Congrats man.
Holy crap that sounds fantastic
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on July 11, 2010, 03:35:23 AM
Quote from: Kai on July 10, 2010, 05:30:46 PM
What sort of research are they conducting?
The captain is going to set out to find the shark that ate his friend and destroy it.
It was last spotted somewhere near the Ping Islands.
ha! I just found out what kind of research they do and, well, it's cool enough that I'm not allowed to talk about it.
I can say that we go to Andros Island and allow anyone willing to dig a little to draw their own conclusions.
mad science, indeed.
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on July 11, 2010, 03:35:23 AM
Quote from: Kai on July 10, 2010, 05:30:46 PM
What sort of research are they conducting?
The captain is going to set out to find the shark that ate his friend and destroy it.
For revenge.
Quote from: Exit City Hustle on July 13, 2010, 04:58:05 AM
ha! I just found out what kind of research they do and, well, it's cool enough that I'm not allowed to talk about it.
I can say that we go to Andros Island and allow anyone willing to dig a little to draw their own conclusions.
mad science, indeed.
Wikipedia:
QuoteThe AUTEC- Atlantic Underwater Testing and Evaluation Center Deep Water Weapons Range runs parallel to the east coast of the islands, and operates a base on North Andros.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on July 13, 2010, 05:02:38 AM
Quote from: Exit City Hustle on July 13, 2010, 04:58:05 AM
ha! I just found out what kind of research they do and, well, it's cool enough that I'm not allowed to talk about it.
I can say that we go to Andros Island and allow anyone willing to dig a little to draw their own conclusions.
mad science, indeed.
Wikipedia:
QuoteThe AUTEC- Atlantic Underwater Testing and Evaluation Center Deep Water Weapons Range runs parallel to the east coast of the islands, and operates a base on North Andros.
Glow in the dark shit?
Fish and Win!
Ya know, Long John Silver was the ships cook too....
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tEo38PEwokE/Sq0RiPdMLPI/AAAAAAAAEkU/ZVEop4hMWZg/s400/Long+John+Silver.gif)