I was searching around and saw that I did not leave a final disposition nor say thanks to everyone for their help.
I am heading back to CC on the 19th of March to do the security and psychological inprocessing. So yes I chose Chemistry over NLO and MD over IA and Constellation over FPL. I say it like that because that is exactly how it played out in my mind.
I never did feel one job or position was a clear cut favorite. Both NLO and chem tech seemed challenging and rewarding with avenues for progression in each. It did seem clear, however, that NLO's advancements are more obvious in its progression but I cant say that anything I have done has gone according to plan. If that were the case I would be referred to as Lt. Brink and preparing myself for a future at sea command of a sub one day or playing MLB for the Braves. In other words the jobs were both great, both a step (WAYYYY!!!!) up, and didnt leave me with a feeling of regret on either.
Maryland is beautiful, at least where the plant is. I know my girls are going to love having access to a beach and all the scenery that accompanies it. IA is something I think I appreciate more than my wife, who immediately thought she would die of boredom there or at least be attacked by ravenous corn. Both were great places to raise kids and had schools so it was indeed tough to choose. In the end, what the wife wants she gets, except for my truck. It is the only thing that is not in both of our names!
Constellation and FPL are excellent companies! They both had plants in other areas of the country that I wouldnt have minded one day transferring to and treated me well. I had no idea that they recently attempted a merger, but were shot down by locals in Baltimore over fear of price hikes. Either way it was nice to see the professionalism on all sides and I dont think I could have gone wrong wither way.
In the end the final straw was the relocation package. Good gracious it was a world of difference. FPL's was great and even upped the ante, but Constellation in that regard was not going to be beaten. I wont share specifics publicly, but it was a healthy boost to my ego when I have told friends, family, and co-workers. I get to say I am going to work in a Nuclear Power Plant performing chemistry and here is what they are giving me to just start!!! My mother never finished second grade in Durango, Mexico and crossed the border at 14 to work for pennies doing who knows what. She can barely read spanish let alone english let alone write either. And here I am getting excited over.....well everything.
Guys and gals, they pay OVERTIME!!! What a concept. You work more than eight hours and you get paid for it plus a half. Of course I will stay late and get that done sir/mam!
Well before I get too excited I want to say thanks to everyone who chatted with me or gave me a call. The advice really helped and I am fortunate to have found this site.
Rennhack or other moderators where do I pay for a gold member status? I figure it is the least I can do.
God bless and good night folks.
David Brink