WORD OF THE DAY: ➡️ LEAVEDefinition: A period of authorized absence from work during which a seafarer is not assigned to a vessel. Leave is commonly taken between contracts and may be spent at home, travelling, resting, studying, or attending personal matters.👥 TALKING ABOUT LEAVE:- How was your leave?- It was great. I spent most of it with my family.🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵- Did you enjoy your leave?- Yes, I had a good rest after my contract.🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵- What did you do during your leave?- I mostly stayed at home and relaxed.🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵- Did you travel anywhere?- Yes, I took my family to Turkey for a couple of weeks.🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵- Are you ready to join your next vessel?- Yes, I'm ready to get back to sea.🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵- Have you started looking for your next contract?- Yes, I'm already in touch with several crewing agencies.🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵- When does your leave end?- My leave ends next month.🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵- How long have you been on leave?- I've been on leave for almost three months.🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵⚠️ Don't mix up leave and vacation. A seafarer can be on leave without being on vacation. Leave means you're off the vessel. Vacation means you're taking a holiday, traveling, etc.#WOTD