Ok, so currently I am contracted to a job in the nuclear field (NF). However I began reconsidering, and I believe that CTI is more for me. My question is: What kinds of jobs after the Navy does CTI have to offer?

honestly? few. the CLEARANCE is what opens doors, NOT the skills as a CTI. you will not be Native level, which is required to get a nice cushy translating job for one of the big companies.

as a Nuc, however, you will be potentially offered nice big bucks jobs before your EAOS at power plants and the like.

But then again, some people get out and want to do something 180 degrees from what they did inside....

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But then again, some people get out and want to do something 180 degrees from what they did inside....

True, but most get into some engineering field. I know one guy that went into real estate, but I've known nukes who worked for GE, westinghouse, power plants, steel plants, black and veetch, etc, even without degrees.


What made you decide you are more suited for CTI?

It's really an apples and oranges situation. You couldn't be talking about two jobs that are more different.

CTI is pretty "admini intensive" there is nothing "technical" about it.

Any of the Nuke ratings especially ET=RO are the most intense technical/engineering jobs you could ever get.

Job openings for a nuke especially an RO are pretty good. I don't know what being a CTI would lead to, CIA, NSA and other "government jobs" maybe.

BTW you can get a TS clearance in plenty of rates including NF ones so that waters down the reason to go CTI if it "just for the clearance and any supposed doors that may open for you.

I had a TS/SBI for years

CTI can be a technology intensive degree, comparatively speaking....more so than YN, for example. But not anywhere close to the same league as Nuke.

If I were looking at long term job security with a high salary, knowing what I know now, I would go Nuke.

Oh, I did not realize that the CTI rating was prominent mostly because of the security clearance. I really hope I can successfully complete nuke school. Does anyone know what life is like for a nuke while in the navy? Are they entitled to any fun or sleep?

Catherine is our resident Ex Nuke expert. she'll be able to give the good gouge.

Not an expert.....just BTDT (as has my brother and my usband). LOL.

The find feature is your friend.

Read through some of those (skipping the "post your asvab score and rate ones) and see if you have more questions. Also, there is a thread in the sub forums called nuke life. Read that too.

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Does anyone know what life is like for a nuke while in the navy? Are they entitled to any fun or sleep?

I have been there and done that.

NO, you are not entitled to fun or sleep. The job is hard, and recognition for doing a good job is almost non-existant. The hours are long, the subject matter can be very difficult.

How well you do in each part of the Nuclear Pipeline depends on you. For some NPS was the worst experience they ever lived through. For others, it was almost like a vacation. (Ok, I fell into that one, Nuke School was easy for me).

Prototype is another story. Some of the people who struggled at Power School did great with a lot of hands on work. The "eggheads" who flew through Power School now had to work 12 hours a day whether they wanted to or not. Many of them suffered.

Once you get to the fleet, its different again. It all depends on what you want and how hard you are willing to work to get it.

What do you want to do with your life? I have been working at Intel for 12 years since I got out, and I love it. I have the skills I have now because of the Navy, and I will never forget it.

A lot of nukes get out and never even think about power plants....I know a few that have gone to steel mills, several that went to work for Intel, a handful that have gone on to support indutries for power plants (GE and Westinghouse are big on that), some that have gotten good jobs with Siemens, and I hear Rinker Materials (think concrete blocks) has hired their fair share.

The thing these employers are looking for? The work ethic. The attention to detail. The drive. These are attributes that every employer loves to see, and they seem to believe that a navy nuke will give it to them.

For the most part, they're right.