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Things that rookie nukeworkers should know
Atomic_Punk:
Get a credit card! If you ever need to rent a car, they WILL NOT take a debit card. I'm pretty sure it's the same way for plane tickets. If you can't qualify for a real credit card, you can get a 'secured credit card' by putting some money into a "savings" account for the bank to get their money from if you default on the payments.
JessJen:
--- Quote from: Atomic_Punk on Apr 18, 2007, 07:32 ---Get a credit card! If you ever need to rent a car, they WILL NOT take a debit card. I'm pretty sure it's the same way for plane tickets. If you can't qualify for a real credit card, you can get a 'secured credit card' by putting some money into a "savings" account for the bank to get their money from if you default on the payments.
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some will accept debit cards with a credit check but be preparred to have the money for the rental plus some froze in your account. national, thrifty, and alamo are ones i know will take one right off the top of my head....ofcourse call ahead to make sure since it can vary by location. Also for those under 25 beware of the extra charges imposed per day of the tune of 25 bucks. Usually if you beef up the insurance theyll wave them, at least thats the case at national.
Austria:
Hey, great list and a great idea to start this thread indoprime!
Another idea if you are reporting to a site you've never been to before is get there an extra day early if you can. If you start on Monday morning try to get to your hotel or wherever you're staying on Saturday, for example. This will give you plenty of time to unpack, find the Super Wal-Mart, Bank, etc. and give you time to relax and be really fresh on Monday. Also, take the time to drive the route from where you are staying to the plant or training center. This makes the drive to work on Monday much less stressful. It's really worth the extra day's rent to have all your shopping done and be settled in so you can start with a clear head and no worries about the little things.
again, great idea to start this thread. Karma to ya. 8)
LaFeet:
Paperwork..... documentation.
Get a Passport ASAP.
Keep copies of your quals (it does not always help, but it works out great when the prior plant fails to update PADS)
Keep a small filing cabinet (plastic box for files) for expenses and tax forms and such.
Find the local restaurants that appeal to your tastes.
Get to know the local liquor store owners.... Its always nice when I can get me beer delivered.
Find the quickest route to/from the plant. And find an alternate too.
Rennhack:
LaFeet mentioning paperwork reminded me of this, important footnote:
Document the exact dates (I get it off my resume) and address of every place you stay, and the contact information of someone that can verify it, a landlord will do. Also record who you worked for and the name and contact information of your boss.
You will need this for a security clearance, and it's easier to do it as you go, rather than trying to remember it all 10 to 18 years later.
Also, keep multiple copies of it (and not all on one computer). Put a copy on your computer, one on a CD, and print one out. Keep the CD in a lock box, or at a relative’s house, in case you have a fire, or other disaster.
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