Hi everyone,
My name is Derek and I am 32 years old. I was told last month I was to be made redundant after working my way up at Direct Line in the Learning & Development team. As soon as I heard I immediately thought about going to sea as my next career move. I am originally from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebridies of Scotland so many of my friends went to sea after school and are doing really well for themselves. My dad was also in the Merchant Navy for 17 years working in the catering industry. I was brought up in a very rural area of Lewis right next to the coast and have made many sailings on The Minch!
I'm not sure whether my age is going to be a factor now however last week I applied to do be a deck cadet with approximately 9 different companies with a view of doing a Diploma in Marine Operations ideally at Glasgow (however willing to reloacte if an offer was made to go elsewhere) for the Jan 2014 intake. I think I've 'missed the boat' for the September intake so hence the reason I am looking now at January 2014.
Thanks.
My name is Derek and I am 32 years old. I was told last month I was to be made redundant after working my way up at Direct Line in the Learning & Development team. As soon as I heard I immediately thought about going to sea as my next career move. I am originally from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebridies of Scotland so many of my friends went to sea after school and are doing really well for themselves. My dad was also in the Merchant Navy for 17 years working in the catering industry. I was brought up in a very rural area of Lewis right next to the coast and have made many sailings on The Minch!
I'm not sure whether my age is going to be a factor now however last week I applied to do be a deck cadet with approximately 9 different companies with a view of doing a Diploma in Marine Operations ideally at Glasgow (however willing to reloacte if an offer was made to go elsewhere) for the Jan 2014 intake. I think I've 'missed the boat' for the September intake so hence the reason I am looking now at January 2014.
Thanks.
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