the chief machinist behind the law earns more than a captain due to offer and demand
i would be a second machinist oficial in any ship
70000 a year its 6000 a motn more or less
http://www.jobmonkey.com/maritimejobs/second_mate.html
The salary for a second mate ranges from $300-$500 a day, depending on the ship, company or union you work for.
500*30=15000
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maybe you look down on me cause i could be the elite if i wanted but rather to be poor and happy