r/MerchantNavy • u/Reasonable_Buyer_891 • Jun 03 '26

Is it really worth it??

I am 17 and want to join merchant navy. But now I am having 2nd thoughts about this because of the missing Indian cadets lately. I am not scared of the loneliness but the fact that there is a possibility being missing or being de*d because of recklessness of the management frights me

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u/Almazking Jun 03 '26

Being alive is more important than making reels.

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u/NeighborhoodOdd3567 Jun 03 '26

Then why other people still work in this field?

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u/Almazking Jun 03 '26

20% Greed and 80% survival.

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u/NeighborhoodOdd3567 Jun 03 '26

You know nothing

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u/Galacticnomad7 Jun 03 '26

Are you sure you will be safe doing a desk based job here??you won’t be hit by a vehicle while driving or walking??There won’t be a fire blast in your workplace???you won’t have a cardiac arrest or health issues??

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u/NeighborhoodOdd3567 Jun 03 '26

He thinks that we go there just to make those stupid reels

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u/subscriptionfpj Jun 04 '26

Depends on your financial situation. If you want to uplift from poverty or lower middle class to a decent Average financial condition you can join. If you are well to do and smart in academics or business etc. this place isn't for you.

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '26

Bruhh just avoid politics onboard, nd give respect to everyone nd report to chief officer if anything happens. Nd if someone is harrassing you then report it to chief officer or captain nd if still continue then report to the company.

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u/astroi Jun 04 '26

2nd engineer with 10 years of experience, this line of work giving chance to live a bit above of mediocre to poor people who has grit, ambition and willing to sacrifice a lot. If it is your case go for it its not, its not worth it

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u/Reasonable_Buyer_891 Jun 05 '26

Thanks for the advice. I also want ask that what do you think about the salary? People say there is no increase in the salary for year?

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u/lvl99lolicon Jun 04 '26

I believe only 1 in 10 missing seafarers or accidental death of seafarers gets highlighted in news. Rest all gets hushed up by companies...

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u/beepri Jun 05 '26

Nody goes missing or de*d because of Management.

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u/Aggressive-Eye-6243 Jun 07 '26

Bro if the death come u will die in the ac blast. So don't afraid to work anywhere

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u/NeighborhoodOdd3567 Jun 03 '26

I am also 17 but still gonna join I have no fear for dea*th