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No Per Diem On First Job?

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HydroDave63:
On-topic: maybe it is a better career path?

Incline:
I stand by my earlier post. Don't leave a permanent/long term job at a nuclear plant WITHOUT PER DIEM. And yes, i got diem on my first nuclear job, Jr. decon. $7/ hr and 30 a day. Sr rp's were getting $50/day.

UncaBuffalo:

--- Quote from: NewGuy on Jan 22, 2011, 08:03 ---you guys have ALL been very helpful, the site coordinator informed me that I wouldn't get per diem because its my first job, and asked me "are you sure you're ok with that?" I told him that I wanted to get my feet wet and trained and im willing to make that sacrifice. I will basically be giving up my permanent position at ***** but if thats what I have to do to get in and my prove myself, then it should be worth it.

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I gave you my thoughts about your situation in response to the PM you sent, but you could also explain yourself to the rest of the crowd.  They might see something I missed...always good to get multiple opinions when you are thinking things out.


You might remove the name of the plant you are at...there ARE bored people at nearly every plant that will make your life difficult if they know you are thinking of bailing out...just a thought...


Good luck...and have fun with whichever way you go!  :)

NewGuy:
Definitely not a girl, im not married and have no kids yet. Im still a contractor at my current facility but there is no room/opportunities for advancement. basically like dead end honestly. Im hoping that taking this risk, I can start applying for more contract jobs and workin my way up the ladder. and yes, I would love to tavel and get out there, I have nothing holding me back and I know its a big risk, but I have a little bit of money saved up, and I wanna get on the road.......im just hoping that after I do this first Decon job, it will be easier to land more and just travel all around the nation.

let-it-ride:
One thing I always liked about being on the road was I thought I was on a paid vacation. Every one has cool stories of places they have been. Some of my old neighbors never leave their area except for their 2 week annual vacation.
 I have done what most people only dream about.
 There are those that want the security of a permanent job. Nothing wrong with that and never should anyone criticize those that make that choice. For those that want the excitement of the road, I don't know of anyone that was sorry for their choice.

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