It was good to experience the operations of the government. Learning the different ways that meetings and prepping for tests go.
What I wish was different
More engineering instead of office automation based.
Advice
I would look to see if there are opportunities for an engineering based experience to get my career path.
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Nuclear Chemist
December 2018 • Norfolk, VA
What I liked
I enjoyed going underway managing the chemistry in the nuclear propulsion plants.
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve been able to go out to sea more often.
Advice
You will only get as far as you are willing to put in the work. This is not an easy job and you need to spend a lot of extra time studying and reviewing the manuals but you will learn a lot.
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military
October 2018 - May 2019 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
The traveling
What I wish was different
Time spent at sea
Advice
Stay busy and motivated during deployment
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Navy
June 2018 • Lemoore, CA
What I liked
The material I work with at my job
What I wish was different
The location and summer heat
Advice
Lemoore isn't really THAT bad.
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Active military
May 2015 • Oak Harbor, WA
What I liked
It’s structure and mentorship
What I wish was different
Deployment be shorter
Advice
Stay focus and motivated
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Military
November 2007 • Ventura, CA
What I liked
Stability and training
What I wish was different
Join sooner
Advice
Don’t be afraid
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Jet Engine Mechanic
January 2011 • Lemoore, CA
What I liked
I'm always learning something new and meeting amazing people.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always keep an open mind, and no matter what happens it's only temporary
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Navy police training
May 2019 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I loved the structured schedule every day along with the traveling that came with the job