do want to stay in the rad tech field or do something else ? mechanical ? refuel side, instrumentation, operator. there are lots of things you can do besides being a deconner or HP, i was a deconner for years so just saying there are other options out there. there lots of folks here that can give you the straight scoop so ask away and good luck ! have you tried atlantic ? or some of the other companies ?
So Atlantic is another company like Bartlett? Thanks, this is the kind of information that I dont have. Another thing I dont know is, what is a house position? HP? Etc.?
Also, as to a bit more about me and my desires; I'm 28, just graduated college, am broke, and plan on ski bumming and traveling overseas this winter. So hitting a couple of shutdowns would really help my cause. Beyond that, I'm looking to be an operator somewhere, preferably Vermont Yankee, but will start anywhere. My father and brother (operators) have told me that any commercial nuclear experience will help my resume out in terms of operations.
Beyond that, I'm really curious to see how the plant operates; if its the kind of industry that I want to work in? I know that operations pays great, but I'm interested to see how things work.
Also, I've read this board a lot over the last week, and I know that the utilities world is crumbling for a lot of you guys who have been in the game for a long time. But from the outside perspective, it is still great. You can get 4-5 week contracts paying $25-30/hr if you figure in per diem. Thats unheard of, and awsome for someone who wants to enjoy large chunks of time off with cash in thier pockets.
Thanks for all the advice guys, and anything else anyone has to say is appreciated. Cheers.