You have made the decision that ship life is no longer for you.
You’ve reached the point where you know in your heart: this chapter of ship life is coming to an end.
It might feel surreal to say it out loud — or even just admit it to yourself. But deep down, you know.
The long contracts, the constant movement, the distance from life on land… it no longer fits.
You’ve changed. And now, you’re ready for something more.
But with that decision comes a whirlwind of emotions.
You feel excited — a new chapter is calling.
You feel grateful — ship life has taught you so much.
And you feel determined — to find the right job or career, build a lifestyle you love, and create a version of land life that actually works for you.
Remember what it felt like during your very first contract at sea?
The uncertainty? The steep learning curve?
But eventually, you found your rhythm. You adapted. You made it your own.
Your transition to land life will be the same — unfamiliar at first, but something you can absolutely figure out.
This time, though, you don’t have a crew office, manning agency, or scheduler guiding you.
This time, you’re in charge of building it all — and that’s both powerful and a little terrifying.
It’s More Than Just “Getting a Job” — It’s Creating a Whole New Life.
If making this transition was as simple as picking a job, signing a contract, and moving on — more people would be doing it.
But you and I both know… it’s not that simple.
This isn’t just about work.
This is about who you are without the ship.
• What kind of job will actually make you feel fulfilled?
• What industry even understands your ship experience?
• How do you explain your background in a resume or job interview?
• How will you adjust to new routines, responsibilities, and being home every day?
• How will your finances shift? Your relationships? Your identity?
When I left ships, I told people it felt like moving to a foreign country where I didn’t speak the language — I had to learn how everything worked from scratch.  And honestly… that’s exactly what it’s like.
There’s no shame in finding this hard. There’s no shame in not having it all figured out.  What matters is that you’re choosing to face it — and you’re not doing it alone.
This Is Your Last Contract — Let’s Make It a Strong One.
Whether you’ve already decided this is your last contract, or you’re preparing to make your exit soon, the best thing you can do is give yourself the gift of a smooth, confident, and well-prepared transition.
That’s what Your Land Life is here for. We know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to leaving ships.  You have your own story, your own skills, your own vision for what comes next.
That’s why we’ve created resources, courses, and personalized support to guide you through every part of this shift — from career discovery to resumes, interviews, finances, lifestyle, and more.
Because a successful transition doesn’t start with a job offer.
It starts with clarity, strategy, and mindset.
It starts with being real about your fears, and building a plan to move through them — so when you say, “This is my last contract,” you can mean it with confidence and peace of mind.
We have created two incredible resources to help you
The guide 100 Land based job ideas that ship crew can do lists over 50 hotel department positions and up to 10 land based jobs for each position. It is where you can find your current position or as close to it and know that any of the job types listed you are qualified to do as your current positions skillset transfers to the skillset required for those roles.Â
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It can be that easy?
Yes!
Finding jobs on land where your skillset transfers is the easiest way for you to get your next job. Â
We are sure at least two or three of the land base jobs listed for each shipboard position will peak your interest and curiosity, making it then super easy for you to look at home for job vacancies in these roles.
And now for the preparation....7 things you must know before quitting ships.  What are the most important things that all ship crew must know before leaving to ensure a smooth and successful transition? Don't leave it to chance. Check it out, and if you are a couple onboard wanting to leave, there is an extra section specifically for you both.
Enjoy These Resources Designed To Help You Move From Ship to Shore and Discover Your Next JobÂ
100 Land Based Jobs
Imagine a guide that shows you what land based jobs you could do right away as it matches the skillset of your current position onboard?  You know making it super easy for you to discover your next job, and leave ships. Over 50 Hotel Department positions in this guide.
Get it now and start looking at the possibilities!
7 Things Ship Crew Must Know Before Leaving Ships
"Oh, if I had only known that before I left ships"!Â
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Yes, ship to shore transition is a big thing, but having the knowledge of what is needed makes this transition so much easier and enjoyable.  Grab this guide and start your preparation the right way round.
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- Podcast: Your Land Life podcast is your go-to resource for learning the intricate parts of ship to shore transition so you can discover your next job, your next career and have the land life you desire
- Transition Tips: Keep an eye on your inbox for our Tuesday newsletter packed with simple tips to ease the transition, and enjoy it! Delivered automatically to you after you have received your guides
- Our Community:Â Stay connected with other ship crew wanting to transition and enjoy the support and extra free trainings happening in our group, don't worry you can remain anonymous if you like.
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