We surveyed 1,469 sailors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical sailor. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a sailor?
Low
High
Working as a sailor typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a sailor?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a sailor typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a sailor?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a sailor. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for sailors.
Do sailors work full-time or part-time?
90% of sailors work in full-time roles while 10% work part-time.
Is being a sailor stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for sailors, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a sailor?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a sailor.
How competitive is the workplace for sailors?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for sailors.
Does being a sailor require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Sailors will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are sailors allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Sailors rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do sailors have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Sailors tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a sailor physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a sailor requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are sailors exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Sailors tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a sailor require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a sailor.
Does being a good sailor require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a sailor.