Picking a rating.

[ISOCS]

I agree, nuke MM/ELT is the way to go. I never thought much about it but the twidgets were skinny!!

[nukemdukem]

I am also thinking of going towards MM after some research.  Sound good?

[Rad Sponge]

There are a kabillion different threads relating to comparisons between the nuke ratings. Let's not start another one.

You have not posted enough about yourself, your grades, your ambitions, for anyone to comment intelligently on whether MM is good for you or not.

I still think, based on what you have said, that nuke is not for you.

[Cycoticpenguin]

On a serious note, if you truly like designing things, then check out the CS rating.  That field needs people who can think out of the box.

thats just MEAN man!

ISOCS - sheesh

Nukemdukem - you sound like an ET . However, you dont get to pick your rate, the grand ole Navy gets to do that for you. I suggest thinking deeply if you would be happy as a NUKE, and the responsibilites that incurrs. I just reported to my carrier, and its amazing the sense of pride I have knowing that I MOVE THAT! I (in)directly influence the lives of thousands of people in my ability to use my training effectively. You dont get the design/engineering aspect you want, but you do go into construction, repair, and problem solving daily. (even through out the pipeline). Sounds like you want to be an MM imo.

[HydroDave63]

There are a kabillion different threads relating to comparisons between the nuke ratings. Let's not start another one.

You have not posted enough about yourself, your grades, your ambitions, for anyone to comment intelligently on whether MM is good for you or not.

I still think, based on what you have said, that nuke is not for you.

I second Jason's motion.

[DSO]

I am also thinking of going towards MM after some research.  Sound good?

Nukemdukem--After analyzing your posts I think you should just enter the Navy as a Striker and while in the Navy continue quizzing  other Sailors about what rate you should pick before you jump in and make a decision.

[Fermi2]

LOL That's terrible!!!

[Marlin]

I am a very visual person.  I love to design and problem solve things.  Always have.  What rating should I pick?

  Thanks!

Tough crowd here but then that is what you can expect in the Navy. The term "Needs of the Navy" will become very clear after you enter. If the Navy can accomodate you, usually it will but only in their own interest. Any negotiation is limited and any promises not in writing by your recruiter are not relevant. Anything beyond operation is not in the realm of enlisted or officer with very few exceptions. If you are interested in design you need to be in the top of your class in college in one of the fundamental sciences. I don't know what you expect the job to be but it is likely to include sweating your butt off and working long hours. If you have no interest in "service" the military in any form may not be in your best interest.

[Cycoticpenguin]

if 12+ hour days, working with idiots, and lack of sleep equivocate to your idea of a hot job, then join the navy as a nuke


Im serious about that, but their are a TON of rewards that come from it though (advancement requires a pulse, not much more )

[JustinHEMI05]

if 12+ hour days, working with idiots, and lack of sleep equivocate to your idea of a hot job, then join the navy as a nuke


Im serious about that, but their are a TON of rewards that come from it though (advancement requires a pulse, not much more )

So when is your re-enlistment again?

Justin

[Surveyors_mato]

So when is your re-enlistment again?

Justin

Hey, while I'm not where you are now, I have been there before. Back in the 80's. We had a saying......." Friends don't let friends reenlist " and " Reenlistment?.........JUST SAY NO! "

Anyway.....come on home, the waters fine

[Kev3399]

This thread fails to deliver. I was really looking forward to this thread entertaining me well into February.

I guess I'll have to use the search function to find an old one to hold me over.

[McBride]

Me were Non-Nuke A-Ganger! 
Ugh!
Me likeing design!  Me can color inside line most of time!


A-Gang...Precision through BRUTE FORCE!

[ddklbl]

This thread fails to deliver. I was really looking forward to this thread entertaining me well into February.

Moored Training Shipmate, please...

I'll deliver with a zinger in February just for you.

Smileys, shipmate, lest you want them to think you are serious.   

Back on topic, in retrospect, I wish had picked NAV or COMM ET.  Their only major concern was who was stealing the CAT5 cables when the gaming nerds would have a wow party with numerous unauthorized XBOX connections into the boats LAN.

[Cycoticpenguin]

So when is your re-enlistment again?

Justin

Feb,

[taterhead]

Feb,

the suspense was KILLING me...

Seriously though, good luck, and promise that you will blow that money on a fast car and a premium entertainment center that you will never be able to use because you are at sea...

[nukemdukem]

I hear that ET's reenlistment bonus is the highest out of all the ratings and they advance the fastest.  Though I hear MM's are the only ones who can become ELT.  Which is better?  ELT or advancing ET?  I am in the dark here so please shed some light.  I am not sure what I would enjoy the most.  So I just want to know which is the most overall rewarding. 

Thanks!

[taterhead]

Well, those reenlistment multiple figures change every year, but I will tell you that surface MM's (non-ELT) max out for zones B and C.  ET's have the highest zone A I think.

You can advance quickly in any rating.  Most folks of all rates can pick up first class by their 5 year point (assuming they reenlist at their 2 year mark). 

All of this to go back and say that everything is cyclic.  The rate advancing quickly today is not likely the one to be advancing quickly in 2 or 3 years.  In 2002, they were advancing 80-90% of MM's to First Class.  Today?  Somewhere around 30% I think.  It will spike again in a few years.  Cycles.

Pick which one sounds better and go with it.  Really.  It's all the same.

[PWHoppe]

I hear that ET's reenlistment bonus is the highest out of all the ratings and they advance the fastest.  Though I hear MM's are the only ones who can become ELT.  Which is better?  ELT or advancing ET?  I am in the dark here so please shed some light.  I am not sure what I would enjoy the most.  So I just want to know which is the most overall rewarding. 

Thanks!

Start by checking this out and then go to the forum: Navy Getting In and look at the various discussions of the many types of jobs (rates) available. Thank you for your service and Good Luck!

http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,10692.0.html#top

BTW whichever rate you choose Go Subs

[nukemdukem]

Start by checking this out and then go to the forum: Navy Getting In and look at the various discussions of the many types of jobs (rates) available. Thank you for your service and Good Luck!

http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,10692.0.html#top

BTW whichever rate you choose Go Subs

I just finished reading that thread.  Seems like they are all the same...  I honestly have no idea which one I want.  I like to be hands-on.  I am very spatial and visual.  You tell me.

[nukemdukem]

I like being given a problem and allowed to troubleshoot it.  I like fixing mechanical things and electrical(not much experience to really say I love it).  I will probably go into civilian work post-navy.  So what will set me up for the highest-paying job afterwards?  I want a challenge.  I don't like doing anything if it isn't the damn hardest thing to possibly do.  Though paper work I hate. 

"Hey Nuke!"

"Yea?"

"Re-design me a reactor."

" OOOK!"

[nukemdukem]

Yes well out of the 3 ratings what would relate to my interests the most?

I understand where a Nuke stands.

[PWHoppe]

I swear that boys going to be an ET.

A definate twidget

[nukemdukem]

heh nice to see a lighter side to you.  I appreciate everyone's input even if I seem hard-headed.  I just want to plan it out as much as possible and then let it play out. 
oh and all my friends are in college(out of town) and I quit drinking(which always leads to a fun time) due to me eating a truck load during that period which hinders my fitness goals.  Plus the horrid stomach ache the next day.  Soooo here I lay. 

[nukemdukem]

yea well with the fake eggs and all i doubt i will be eating hardy.