A question for the girls

[jorji]

Hey all,

I am just curious to know if there are very many (ex-Navy) girls out there in the Nuke field. Have any of you girls had problems finding jobs after getting out of the Navy?

Jorji

[Fermi2]

Opening up a thread only for the girls is very sexist in my opinion.

While not a girl I'd like to think I have the capability to answer your question, then again since you excluded my input I suppose we'll never know.

Mike

[Marlin]

Opening up a thread only for the girls is very sexist in my opinion.

While not a girl I'd like to think I have the capability to answer your question, then again since you excluded my input I suppose we'll never know.

Mike

I have got to disagree with you on this one, I think that someone who experiences something from a specific perspective is uniquely equipped to comment. I don't think any thread should be closed to anyone, but one inviting comment from a specific group of Nukeworkers is not uncommon on this site.

[RDTroja]

Opening up a thread only for the girls is very sexist in my opinion.

And all this time I thought that just the use of the word 'girls' was sexist.

Having said that, it is fine to solicit information from a particular group. It is also allowable for others not solicited to reply as long as it is on topic, which so far no one is.

Any on-topic replies out there?

[alphadude]

"girls"  dude u dint say dat....

[PWHoppe]

Any on-topic replies out there?

Ditto

[boats]

Jorji,

I'm a female ex-Navy Nuke. I did 6 years as an EM and got out, I decided to go commericial Nuke two years later. I immediately got interviews for every plant I applied for and took the first job offered (as a non-licensed operator0. The jobs ARE out there if you look and they (those who do the hiring) are very open to females.

That being said, at the plant I work at, there is only one other female non-licensed operator and one female licensed operator. Expect to be one of the few, but if you enjoy the work like I do, you'll be fine. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! Good luck!

Jessica

[LaFeet]

 I m an equal opportunist.... as long as you can do the job, go for it.  I dont care what color, sex, how many fingers or if you are your own grandpa....

 The best PERSON should be the one that gets the job.

 Good luck Jorji, hope to see you out there.  And thanks for your time in

[Camella Black]

Jorji, Although this is a male dominated field there are and have been women nuclear workers for many years now and most are treated well and respected. Although I never made it farther than a control point monitor/junior I have known some really smart and hard working female techs, pipe fitters, etc.

Go for it!!!

[Len61]

At the “quasi” federal utility I work for, if you are a member of any “diversity” group you automatically get put ahead of a white male in the hiring process.
I’m not trying to start an argument or say whether it's right or wrong, that’s just the way it is.

[PWHoppe]

At the “quasi” federal utility I work for, if you are a member of any “diversity” group you automatically get put ahead of a white male in the hiring process.
I’m not trying to start an argument or say whether it's right or wrong, that’s just the way it is.

I have worked for government sites also, and I know it sometimes seemed to be the case, however I believe it was more a matter of perception rather than reality. Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

[illegalsmile]

If you can do the work, you'll have no problem finding a job. If you can't....well, we have a lot of people of all demographic profiles out here who can't or won't do the work, but have the job and cash the paycheck.

[LaFeet]

....well, we have a lot of people of all demographic profiles out here who can't or won't do the work, but have the job and cash the paycheck.

Thats the real problem with this industry

[Len61]

Thats the real problem with this industry

Bingo

[LaFeet]

jorji.... get out there, prove yourself and do the work.....  you will do fine


Hope to cross paths with you down the road ... Lafeet

[CarolinaGirl]

Hi Jorji,
I've never been in the Navy but I have worked in commercial nuclear power since '81 (House & Road Tech). I have never had any problems due to being in the minority sex.  If you are professional, you will be treated as a professional.  The nuclear industry is a much kinder, gentler place to work now as compared to the '80's.  Just remember to treat the guys the way you want to be treated and you won't have a problem.