International Career Search

[kungfupflanzer]

First off, I'd like to say, this website is amazing, I've spent quite a few hours surfing around already. My EAOS is in May, and I have nearly 60 days available to use for terminal leave, short-timers syndrome has kicked in, and I am searching for jobs. My wife is very smart and keen on the issues facing America today (i.e. the economy, recession, job security) and is very concerned with the fact that I am looking at opportunities outside the Navy. It is hard to convince her that everything I've heard about job opportunities, job security and financial security is more than just youthful optimism, and that the Navy has, indeed, paved the way to a successful career. This forum has been very helpful confirming everything I've tried to explain to her in regards to all of this. Thank you.

Okay, on to my question... I have used the search tool extensively to see if there's a post asking the same question, but have found very little. I apologize if I've overlooked the answers I'm looking for.

I am very interested in opportunities to work abroad. I remember hearing about the excellent jobs available in France to ex-Navy nukes, and have been dreaming of working internationally ever since. I've spent hours searching for a resource that would allow me to contact or apply for a job at a Nuclear facility in the U.K. or Europe, but once again, I have found very little.

Today I found, on this site, a link to the Nuclear Decomissioning Authority (http://www.nda.gov.uk) and from there found Nuclear Graduates (http://www.nucleargraduates.com/). Anybody have experience or know anything about this group? The website made the program seem very appealing, and I have sent an email asking for more information. The only problem I see is that it seems geared towards college graduates and I am still 27 credits from my BSAST w/. Nuclear specialty from Excelsior College.

Anyway, I'm just looking for a foot in the door, a resource, or a contact that would allow me to start applying for jobs in foreign countries. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time, and for an amazing website. Seems like a great community of knowledge and experience.

I could list  my qualifications if that would be relevant, but I picture Chris Farley replying "Whoop-dee-freaking-dooo!"... Let's just say I'm a nuke MM, went to Steam Plant Maintenance Supervisor school, and have spent the last 2 years recruiting (*shudder*). Sorry for the essay.

[Harley Rider]

Have you qualified PPWS/PPWO? If not the other side of the water will not look at you. Had a good friend (retired ETCM) that got a SRO class (now licensed) in England because he was an enlisted PPWO in the Navy. If you don't have a degree (that counts) or at least a PPWS qualification with at least 2 years standing watch then I would not even consider moving your family overseas. That is what we call a pipe dream. BTW how is your French? Be safe