I concur. People complaining about "learn how to use the search engine" are acting like they're somehow obligated to put in the time to answer someone's question free of charge. No one is, by the way. These forums are like conversations: you should pay attention to what's been said, extrapolate/interpolate when you can, respect others, etc. Like a conversation there are times when a question might be asked that may be very similar to previously discussed material but varies slightly and is felt to warrant its own tailored response.
So let's lighten up and stop expecting people to not ask questions that are very similar yet not exactly like previous threads.
Ok, here is my answer from the previous thread that exactly answers his question. Might as well go soft just like the navy.
Enlisted;
6 and out, not a crap bag = start at NLO at some plant. About 2 years out, make 100+K/yr. Work your way through the ranks as RO then SRO and beyond. This is by far, the preferred path.
8-10 and out, qualified EWS >2 years = start at NLO, or get and instant SRO job. If you got your degree all the opportunities for officer apply, which basically adds engineering. You should note that I know 8 and outters with RPI engineering degrees sitting in NLO classes as we speak, because they never qualified EWS. EWS is key to instant SRO as an enlisted guy.
There will also be many other opportunities such as maintenance or radcon if you aren't interested in ops.
Officer;
Start at NLO
or more probably,
Get an instant SRO job
Also Engineering (pay is less) will be another good opportunity.
The industry doesn't really hold JOs and enlisted in any different light, so the question is what do you want to do while you are in the Navy?
In regards to all of this, keep your nose clean, try to excel (AKA resume build) by qualifying anything you can and going to as many schools as possible. Don't be a dirt bag, and gain some good experience. Remember, if you just do the 6 and out, there are lots of you so try to be a step above the rest.
As far as the new plants, it doesn't matter right now if they never even approved another license. Most of the current plants are so short staffed that if you play your cards right, you will get a job anyway.
Good luck!
Justin
PS Another way of putting it;
Enlisted(non EWS 6 and out)/officer(min tour JO) going in as NLO = entry level.
Enlisted(6-10 years with EWS 2 years)/officer(min tour JO) going in as SRO = entry level.
Enlisted(engineering degree)/officer(min tour JO) going into engineering = entry level.
Therefore enlisted = officer(min tour JO) = entry level.
So again, your choice. Do you want saluted and called sir or do you not care about those things?
