Many tales of prospective job seekers easily landing a job in commercial fishing in Alaska. Stories are told of amazing wages in short amounts of time, being accepted for jobs with little to no experience, and payment of all living expenses while on the job.
Success stories are published online and in books that mention high-wage jobs that are lucrative both on fishing boats and canneries. The reality however paints a different pictures with many failures for every success stories that gets published.
It is important to research the company for whom prospective crew members want to work and to pay close attention to the details of the job offering. Every job offering should be carefully assessed in commercial fishing in Alaska. Especially records of crew injuries and even past fatalities should be accessed and analysed. The success and failures of a company along with company records and the history or reputation should be taken into consideration as well.
Finally, prospective crew members should seek out the advice of others in the area rather than through published materials, especially when that advice comes from someone who has worked for the company in question. He or she is more likely to provide an accurate account of the working conditions than someone who is working to promote the particular fishing company.
During the peak harvest season, commercial fishing in Alaska moves at full speed. Crew members are asked to work on the fishing gear and the fishing vessel without additional monetary compensation.
Pay is often based upon a daily, shared rate depending upon how much fish has been caught that day. Because commercial fishing in Alaska occurs at such a heightened pace, it is important for all new crew members to get signed work contracts or agreements which clearly outline all entitlements, job requirements, and rates of pay.
Likewise, it is important for crew members to retain good records of each days catch and their expected rate of pay on a daily basis.
On some of the smaller fishing vessels, commercial fishing in Alaska is conducted with the crew having little privacy. Everyone eats, sleeps, works, and relaxes together. In some cases, toilet facilities are somewhat exposed or perhaps may not exist at all.
In other vessels, showers and toilets for individual use are available. Prospective crew members are advised to consider these conditions and, if privacy is an issue for them, they should specifically ask about these accommodations.
Employers want workers who can work for designated contract periods when looking for new crew members to signup for commercial fishing in Alaska.
They also require a physically capable individual who can move heavy objects, work long hours, and remain standing for extended lengths of time.
Success stories are published online and in books that mention high-wage jobs that are lucrative both on fishing boats and canneries. The reality however paints a different pictures with many failures for every success stories that gets published.
It is important to research the company for whom prospective crew members want to work and to pay close attention to the details of the job offering. Every job offering should be carefully assessed in commercial fishing in Alaska. Especially records of crew injuries and even past fatalities should be accessed and analysed. The success and failures of a company along with company records and the history or reputation should be taken into consideration as well.
Finally, prospective crew members should seek out the advice of others in the area rather than through published materials, especially when that advice comes from someone who has worked for the company in question. He or she is more likely to provide an accurate account of the working conditions than someone who is working to promote the particular fishing company.
During the peak harvest season, commercial fishing in Alaska moves at full speed. Crew members are asked to work on the fishing gear and the fishing vessel without additional monetary compensation.
Pay is often based upon a daily, shared rate depending upon how much fish has been caught that day. Because commercial fishing in Alaska occurs at such a heightened pace, it is important for all new crew members to get signed work contracts or agreements which clearly outline all entitlements, job requirements, and rates of pay.
Likewise, it is important for crew members to retain good records of each days catch and their expected rate of pay on a daily basis.
On some of the smaller fishing vessels, commercial fishing in Alaska is conducted with the crew having little privacy. Everyone eats, sleeps, works, and relaxes together. In some cases, toilet facilities are somewhat exposed or perhaps may not exist at all.
In other vessels, showers and toilets for individual use are available. Prospective crew members are advised to consider these conditions and, if privacy is an issue for them, they should specifically ask about these accommodations.
Employers want workers who can work for designated contract periods when looking for new crew members to signup for commercial fishing in Alaska.
They also require a physically capable individual who can move heavy objects, work long hours, and remain standing for extended lengths of time.
About the Author:
David M. Duchyk is an Alaska fishing expert. He operates his own website called Fly Fishing in Alaska where additional articles are published about the Alaskan fishing industry.
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