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You pretty much hit the nail on the head but just about everyone knows this already. It's nothing new. The only thing you fail to mention is that it's not just Carnival, it's every cruise line. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America, Norwegian, Disney... they all do it. But by all means in no way do they force the crew members to take these positions. It's a personal choice by the individual. In many cases they are making much more money than they would at home and send this money to their families back home. It's great that the cruise lines at least offer these opportunities for those who can handle it.Also it's important to remember that every country is full of people who think differently from you and I. What might seem like slave labor to you and me might seem like a dream job to others. Most of these crew members come from poor countries where the mentality is normal to wait on people hand and foot to make them happy. American's are primarily concerned about themselves and can't handle serving others. Just ask NCLA. But if it really bothers you that much than just stick with land vacations. The choice is yours but I'd also like to add that I spoke with many crew members who were happy with their job and were grateful to the cruise line for hiring them and giving them and their family a chance.
You pretty much hit the nail on the head but just about everyone knows this already. It's nothing new. The only thing you fail to mention is that it's not just Carnival, it's every cruise line. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America, Norwegian, Disney... they all do it. But by all means in no way do they force the crew members to take these positions. It's a personal choice by the individual. In many cases they are making much more money than they would at home and send this money to their families back home. It's great that the cruise lines at least offer these opportunities for those who can handle it.
Also it's important to remember that every country is full of people who think differently from you and I. What might seem like slave labor to you and me might seem like a dream job to others. Most of these crew members come from poor countries where the mentality is normal to wait on people hand and foot to make them happy. American's are primarily concerned about themselves and can't handle serving others. Just ask NCLA. But if it really bothers you that much than just stick with land vacations. The choice is yours but I'd also like to add that I spoke with many crew members who were happy with their job and were grateful to the cruise line for hiring them and giving them and their family a chance.
