Hello All,
I am currently a chem. operator making 38/hr in the NE. I like my job (generally 4 hours of work per 12 hour shift) but I don't find it all that challenging anymore. In addition I have topped out on pay, the only increases I will get now are annual cost of living increases. I may have an opportunity to enter the Nuclear Industry as a NEO, but I would have to take a pay cut throughout training and even when I am fully qualified I will still be making a couple bucks less /hr. Is it worth it? I look at the future of my career and I definitely want to pursue RO and SRO licensing. I feel drawn to the Nuke Industry and the prestige of licensing and am genuinely interested in becoming a part of the industry. I like the training, the opportunity to grow and learn. As far as the work, I am a field operator 50% of the time now. Job tasks are regular field operator tasks in addition to getting suited up and wearing an air mask from time to time. I am looking for opinions to help guide me in this decision. Thanks in advance.