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Found a startup, pitch on HN, get rich - c'mon man, get with the program !
by liotier 10y ago
Found a startup, pitch on HN, get rich - c'mon man, get with the program !
- alfiedotwtf 10y agoFor a different perspective, conditions may have changed now... I have about 6 cousins from the Philippines that are all around the world on various cruise ships, tankers, and cargo ships. Each one sending money back home, each one happy, they all love their jobs, and go back for reassignment.
- SeanBoocock 10y agoSo did the man profiled in this story and several of his friends until health problems and workplace conditions wore down their enthusiasm. Even if the vast majority of cruise ship employees are satisfied with their employment, one should worry about the effort to weaken laws and regulations meant to protect these vulnerable workers.