Should I work or go to uni?

I want to work on cruise ships. Was bored this morning and sent the company a Twitter message to ask about what age I am allowed to apply at. As they are an American company, I feared that I would need to wait until 21, but they said 18.

I am 16 at the moment and will be finished with school next year. I don't turn 18 until November, so probably would need to find something to do for 6 months, but that isn't the issue.

I go to a private school, and it seems as if everyone expects me to go to university. Whilst the idea of a degree sounds appealing, the prospect of being in further education and a very self-dependent learning style just doesn't sound at all fun. They would be disappointed in me if they found out what I wanted to do. I probably would run out and message them 24 hours later from the ship.

Should I follow my passion or just spend those 4 years at uni?

Only go to uni because you want to. Not because everyone else is. You don't need to go to uni at 18. In fact, you don't need to go at all if you're happy working on cruise ships.

Are you the “I hate Scotland” guy? You clearly have your heart set on cruise ships, so take a gap year and go for it! Sadly, I suspect you’ll soon get fed up of people treating you like a slave and rethink your ambitions, but you won’t know til you try. If it doesn’t work out, you can go to uni in a year or two.

I know the position well. It is hosting activities and participating in shows and parties. They are said to have the fun job on the ship.

Now, if you are in housekeeping, it is a bit different...

My concern is that many people who take cruises are extremely wealthy, and *some* (not all) will look down on you and treat you like a skivvy. When I worked in retail, some people would treat me like total scum. But like I already said, go for it. You don’t know til you try...

I want to work on cruise ships. Was bored this morning and sent the company a Twitter message to ask about what age I am allowed to apply at. As they are an American company, I feared that I would need to wait until 21, but they said 18.

I am 16 at the moment and will be finished with school next year. I don't turn 18 until November, so probably would need to find something to do for 6 months, but that isn't the issue.

I go to a private school, and it seems as if everyone expects me to go to university. Whilst the idea of a degree sounds appealing, the prospect of being in further education and a very self-dependent learning style just doesn't sound at all fun. They would be disappointed in me if they found out what I wanted to do. I probably would run out and message them 24 hours later from the ship.

Should I follow my passion or just spend those 4 years at uni?

I want to work on cruise ships. Was bored this morning and sent the company a Twitter message to ask about what age I am allowed to apply at. As they are an American company, I feared that I would need to wait until 21, but they said 18.

I am 16 at the moment and will be finished with school next year. I don't turn 18 until November, so probably would need to find something to do for 6 months, but that isn't the issue.

I go to a private school, and it seems as if everyone expects me to go to university. Whilst the idea of a degree sounds appealing, the prospect of being in further education and a very self-dependent learning style just doesn't sound at all fun. They would be disappointed in me if they found out what I wanted to do. I probably would run out and message them 24 hours later from the ship.

Should I follow my passion or just spend those 4 years at uni?

There is nothing to stop you going to university in the future - going without proper motivation can be a bit of a disaster and remove the chance to go in the future if there is something you really want to study. Seriously - a couple of years on cruise ships can be great. You will meet loads of people and get some idea of what to do in the future.

I actually want to work on ships as a longterm career, as there is a particular position that I want which requires a couple of promotions.

I want to work on cruise ships. Was bored this morning and sent the company a Twitter message to ask about what age I am allowed to apply at. As they are an American company, I feared that I would need to wait until 21, but they said 18.

I am 16 at the moment and will be finished with school next year. I don't turn 18 until November, so probably would need to find something to do for 6 months, but that isn't the issue.

I go to a private school, and it seems as if everyone expects me to go to university. Whilst the idea of a degree sounds appealing, the prospect of being in further education and a very self-dependent learning style just doesn't sound at all fun. They would be disappointed in me if they found out what I wanted to do. I probably would run out and message them 24 hours later from the ship.

Should I follow my passion or just spend those 4 years at uni?

if your a guy actually do something, if your a women its time to get back to the kitchen

I want to work on cruise ships. Was bored this morning and sent the company a Twitter message to ask about what age I am allowed to apply at. As they are an American company, I feared that I would need to wait until 21, but they said 18.

I am 16 at the moment and will be finished with school next year. I don't turn 18 until November, so probably would need to find something to do for 6 months, but that isn't the issue.

I go to a private school, and it seems as if everyone expects me to go to university. Whilst the idea of a degree sounds appealing, the prospect of being in further education and a very self-dependent learning style just doesn't sound at all fun. They would be disappointed in me if they found out what I wanted to do. I probably would run out and message them 24 hours later from the ship.

Should I follow my passion or just spend those 4 years at uni?

Hey,
I'm a BU student so I may be able to give a certain perspective on your worry. Although it's difficult to do this, I honestly wouldn't worry what others expect from you - I know that's easy to say but its your career path at the end of the day. Have you looked to see if there are any courses that would perhaps integrate both options where you could go to uni but also secure a work placement with a cruise ship? Perhaps a hospitality degree? It depends on what sort of work you are interested in doing on the cruise ship. Perhaps email the cruise ship that you tweeted and ask what sort of entry requirements/qualifications they require from you in order to work for them.
Hope this helps,
Alice

I want to work on cruise ships. Was bored this morning and sent the company a Twitter message to ask about what age I am allowed to apply at. As they are an American company, I feared that I would need to wait until 21, but they said 18.

I am 16 at the moment and will be finished with school next year. I don't turn 18 until November, so probably would need to find something to do for 6 months, but that isn't the issue.

I go to a private school, and it seems as if everyone expects me to go to university. Whilst the idea of a degree sounds appealing, the prospect of being in further education and a very self-dependent learning style just doesn't sound at all fun. They would be disappointed in me if they found out what I wanted to do. I probably would run out and message them 24 hours later from the ship.

Should I follow my passion or just spend those 4 years at uni?