by: Wade Wansley
You want to be a sailor ?
For all the people wanting to be a sailor, take stock before you sign on the dotted line :
Yes the wage is good
Yes you can up your lifestyle with a nice home, car and Holidays
Yes the financial rewards are tempting
Yes it gets in your blood
Yes you see the country
Yes you get considerable time at home when you are at home
Yes you miss Family and loved ones
Yes Relationships will be strained and pushed to breaking point
Yes you wish your life away when you are away
Yes you lay awake at night sometimes wondering "why do I do this" and "Is this really worth me missing my family my relationship ect.
SO ??? BEFORE YOU EMBARK ON A TRIP AND SIGN YOUR LIFE AWAY, REMEMBER;
You may not make every party, BBQ, wedding or funeral
You may not be home for Christmas or easter
You may not be there for your children's birthdays
You may not see your kids swim, ride a bike for the first time or be there to read stories at night
You may not be there to take them to watch sports games
You may not be there for praisonation nights, school plays or parent/teacher interviews
You may not be there to see them win medals at school sports days
No you will not always be there during times of family crisis and feel helpless being so far away
No you might not be there to bury a family member or close friend
So, before anybody judges someone who has the guts and courage to work at sea to try and make a better life for themselves and those around them, DON'T say "YOU MUST BE MINTED" or "You're LUCKY'.
These people sacrifice more than half of their life being away from loved ones to make their dreams come true.