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ageoldtech:
I’m afraid that in this business as in others, it’s who you know. Yes, hard work, drive and ambition are great qualities, but sometimes they are overlooked. I suggest being versatile, try different crafts, the hard part you’ve already done. Good luck

jamesd:
I have seen some of that "who you know" in action all already.  Is it more likely in nukes than other fields, or just more obvious when it does occur?

My job turned out to be welder's helper.  Good bunch of folks in the Surry weld shop. Accomadations were as scarce and distant as predicted, though.

Actually, I think it went well.  I was told that I was a welder's helper and needed a couple of shifts to realize that firewatch was all that was expected of me.  By then, my approach to the job was already established and I felt free to make whatever contributions I could to the job at hand without worrying that I would cross outside of the "just a firewatch" mentality. 

Pretty soon, I noticed that I was paired up with some of the more experienced welders and nearly all of them went out of their way to answer my questions and add to my knowledge.  So I did a little assisting, a little fitting and a lot of firewatching.  I wouldn't change any of it.

I even met an HP shift supervisor from Bartlett who seemed like a pretty good guy. (Would I  namedrop when talking to a recruiter about a decon job? lol)

Anyway, try to avoid having to cross the West Norfolk Bridge (from Portsmouth) if you go to Surry in the next year or so.  Construction has it down to one lane from three and frequently spent an hour or more just trying to go the last half-mile up to the bridge when returning to the motel.  Luckily, I was working nights and driving in opposition to rush-hour traffic instead of in opposition to rush-hour traffic.  ;)

ageoldtech:
I’ve worked Surry on and off for many years, it’s a good place to work. Back in the early eighties it was a dive, but they really turned that place around. I hope you are recognized for your hard work.

mach:
I did not know were to post this at, but here goes. I am new to the site and wanted to say hi to everyone. This site is full of information. I am an electrical Technician looking for work. currently exploring all my options. I hear getting into the Nuke field can be very rewarding. I"m just at some cross roads being 27 and free from work looking to make a move on a career path. Any input or advice will be great.

JessJen:
start looking through the forums...there is tons of information on what you can do with your background already available on the site.  If youve got a clean background youre sure to get in.  The hardest part is getting on with a company this late in the season, but theres always next season for outage work.  Just submit your resume to anything appropriate and good luck. 

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