It's annoying that companies act like this and do what they want regardless of what the customers pay and require with absolute no communication at all
A little communication goes far. Sadly companies these days lack that customer service and go ahead to do what they want without informing us of anything. It's the norm.
Tipping I believe is a way to thank for a good service. In general, not necessarily on ships, I feel tipping is now expected even if we get bad service.
@Woody14 I agree in what you're saying, I meant I read that suicides were not as uncommon as you think on cruises. Accidents I can't see happening all that much, because as you already stated for the railings etc..
This is typical of the present world in any workforce. Cutbacks so heavily to save money, yet the top brass still expect the same service as before which unfortunately puts pressure on the staff that's left behind.
I've worked abroad myself and I can confirm that you are constantly working. So with the demands and perfection required on cruises, Im guessing that it is endless long hours