You know how after working so hard on a project for a long period of time there comes a moment when you say 'I need a break'. It kind of creeps up on you like the flu. It reminds me of my time studying full time at University. Come the end of year, exams out of the way - you don't want to look at a book, pen or computer for 2 months. We need these breaks!
I have been blown away by the continued interest in the blog whilst taking this sabbatical. I check my emails every 2-3 days and sure enough the comments keep coming, the books keep selling and surprisingly my google analytics say that the readership numbers havent dropped at all. This is surprising because bloggers need to keep engaging their readers or the readers will get up and leave.
I think this is testament to a few things
1. There is so much 'content' on the blog that people can keep coming back and learning something new everytime. I tried to make a post every few days and I also tried to make each post interesting.
2. The general interest in shipbroking and chartering keeps growing.
3. There is no other site that tells it like it is....most other shipping websites are run by named people who have an interest in the status quo. They have reputations that involve not upsetting people. I on the other hand are anonymous and therefore provide unbiased views on the business.
A big thank you and HELLO to the new followers. Thanks for taking the plunge to show support for the blog.
To those of you who have sent me private messages checking on my wellbeing - many thanks. Im just chilling, laying low and enjoying myself on a few other projects.
To the person who offered USD 10k to have me fly out for a weekend of tutoring and a game of golf. Thanks - maybe down the track.
This blog aint going nowhere and I intend to add to it and develop it moving forward - maybe at a slower pace than previous. Blogs last forever in this modern word.....its a footprint. Probably last longer than all of us. Respect...
Geez - I should write when im feeling nostalgic.
Sincere thanks to all for your continued support
Keep Rocking
The Virtual Shipbroker
Hehey VS, good to have you back!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe were missing you and your new posts.
Cheers
Mark
Hi VS
ReplyDelete**Amazing Blog you have here**
I was wondering if I could get some advice from you.
I am a 23 year old with a degree in Logistics Management and 2 and a half years of working experiance,
I am currently working in the FMCG market in supply chain shipping department as a shipping controller, but I would really love to get out of FMCG and enter real shipping and Maritime.
I would like to have a career in either shipbroking or shipment/stowage planning.
With my qualifications, how can I go about achieving these goals.
Do I need to study more, if so them what and where do I begin.
Which companies and organisations do I need to get in touch with?
Did I mention I am in the so-called cradle of humanakind?
Is there a market for ship brokers in South Africa?
If so then which channels do I need to be follow to get on the right track?
Thank you in advance for your assistance, and keep up the good work.
Best Regards
Isabella
10k to play a game of Gulf? Damn I must be doing something wrong!
ReplyDeleteHehe welcome back VS
Good Day,
ReplyDeleteNice to see you blogging again since after a while. I have been reading your blog for a month since early MAY. And I also bought two copies of your books for my own reference. I must say your blog is highly addictive for people who is dedicated and passionate about chartering and shipbroking and it make me loved every minute of my time reading your articles/books.
Two thumbs up for VS.
Best Regards, Razi
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Thanks to all for the kind words
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