From first hand experience and 12 years at sea ( a child be Judy's tenure ) I can tell you that she was by far the most kind, friendly and influential person I met during my time with Silversea and during those 12 years with thousands of wonderful people. During my 2nd contract with Silversea I was sent to do a handover with Judy for 5 days on the Silver Wind, I was technically on "probation" by the shoreside management for "below average" ratings....yes true. Nervous about losing my job I discussed this with Judy and over the course of those next days she offered advice, friendship and kindness with a sense of humor which was better than any comic I had on any ship.
Not only was she the best CD I ever have seen to the guests, it was her family of officer's, staff and crew who had the utmost pleasure to work with her each day. I would never want a "handover" to be more than a day or two, however when looking at our schedule and knowing I was replacing her, I would smile every time I knew we had extra time together. She is the only person I have seen who the crew respected more than the Captain, they would defend her at all costs because of her amazing kindness to all.
She is the only person who wanted to be onboard during the holidays, doing her Christmas show and being with her family. When someone decided there should be no xmas trees onboard, she dressed up as one onstage for a show...you won't see that by any other CD, ever. I did a tutu and got a tepid response at best, I only did it because she did the tree.
My success at SS was due to one reason, Judy. Far and away one of the best people I had the chance to work with and meet in life and I wish her comfort and send my love during this difficult time.
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From first hand experience and 12 years at sea ( a child be Judy's tenure ) I can tell you that she was by far the most kind, friendly and influential person I met during my time with Silversea and during those 12 years with thousands of wonderful people. During my 2nd contract with Silversea I was sent to do a handover with Judy for 5 days on the Silver Wind, I was technically on "probation" by the shoreside management for "below average" ratings....yes true. Nervous about losing my job I discussed this with Judy and over the course of those next days she offered advice, friendship and kindness with a sense of humor which was better than any comic I had on any ship.
Not only was she the best CD I ever have seen to the guests, it was her family of officer's, staff and crew who had the utmost pleasure to work with her each day. I would never want a "handover" to be more than a day or two, however when looking at our schedule and knowing I was replacing her, I would smile every time I knew we had extra time together. She is the only person I have seen who the crew respected more than the Captain, they would defend her at all costs because of her amazing kindness to all.
She is the only person who wanted to be onboard during the holidays, doing her Christmas show and being with her family. When someone decided there should be no xmas trees onboard, she dressed up as one onstage for a show...you won't see that by any other CD, ever. I did a tutu and got a tepid response at best, I only did it because she did the tree.
My success at SS was due to one reason, Judy. Far and away one of the best people I had the chance to work with and meet in life and I wish her comfort and send my love during this difficult time.
"Happy" Christmas to all, especially Judy.
Jimmy