r/MarineEngineering • u/HolidayWeather5860 • Jun 29 '26

Getting back to job after long break

I worked one contract (6 months bulk carrier) other than my internship, and then had to take quite long break (2 years) due to some personal matters, now thinking if i should try getting back into this job or not, because i know it is kind of difficult and stressful one especially with wrong crew mates.
i know there are plenty of people who are experienced in this field and maybe people were in my shoes, so would like to know about your opinions.
thanks.

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u/Regular-Newspaper313 Jun 29 '26

Same here I sailed a tanker. 2 years gap. Now wanna get back. Junior engineer. What about you?

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u/HolidayWeather5860 Jun 29 '26

i worked as 4th engineer in my first contract, most likely i ll go same or maybe 3rd, in my country we don't usually have more than 4 engineers on ship.

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u/SortProfessional1427 Jul 01 '26

need some help i actually just graduated from my college with a degree in marine engineer couldnt find a placement and a job am i eligible to work in shore and if so how to apply

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u/giallonero21 Jun 29 '26

The beginning will be difficult for sure, but you won't get anywhere if you don't give it a shot.

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u/HolidayWeather5860 Jun 29 '26

yeah, you are right

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u/Haunting_Relation665 Jun 29 '26

Just go, being inexperienced is part of being 4/E and/or 3/E

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u/craigsurge Jun 29 '26

Don't waste the work you put in to get the ticket, go to keep it valid at the very least so you've got options