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re: Change My Mind: Anyone with ANY sense and an above average IQ can be a River Pilot...
Posted on 8/1/20 at 9:26 am to jimbeam
Posted on 8/1/20 at 9:26 am to jimbeam
quote:
You might get on a ship at 3am and not get off until the sun rises”
A whole 3 hours of work, half of which is shaking hands and getting to and from the boat.
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Posted on 8/1/20 at 9:27 am to Jesus Magillicutty
quote:
My next door neighbor is a river pilot. He's not a rocket scientist.
Subtle brag.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 9:33 am to ZIGG
Based on an indictment I read, someone with below average intelligence and a laser printer can be a river pilot. It's a great way to get your foot in the door for some SEC football, too.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 10:56 am to ZIGG
No, you need an inside contact. Like a family member. Legacies get first shot
Posted on 8/1/20 at 11:53 am to ZIGG
River Pilots have been handing down their jobs to family members for over a century, nepotism on full display. Those jobs follow the family tree.
Posted on 8/2/20 at 3:52 am to RockoRou
Posted on 8/2/20 at 7:06 am to ZIGG
Bro it’s anchored!
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