Inside the Merchant Marines: Life at Sea, Building Careers, and Navigating Challenges

In this episode of Hand Forged, we sit down with Josh de Vos, a seasoned Merchant Marine and Maine Maritime graduate.Josh takes us below deck, sharing his journey from a guy trying to figure out his path to becoming part of the backbone of global trade. He explains how this career path isn't just about earning a solid paycheck – it's about being part of something bigger and finding pride in honest, skilled work. What's In Store: The nitty-gritty truth about keeping world trade flowing (hint: it's not all smooth sailing)How to break into the maritime world through academies or hands-on experience getting your hands dirty might be the most rewarding career move you'll make fresh take on why shipping out beats the traditional college-to-cubicle route Drop a like, hit subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear that there's more to life than the ordinary 9-to-5!