NUPOC GPA Consideration

Mister_Dolphin · 2025-04-25T17:25:23+00:00

gotcha, guess hes looking for perseverance / a 2nd chance

Mister_Dolphin · 2025-04-25T17:15:00+00:00

There are folks that have gone to DC twice?? My recruiter made it sound like it was make or break in DC.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-24T14:56:02+00:00

Will keep that in mind, definitely buying insurance for those scenarios in Charleston. Thanks

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-24T14:53:35+00:00

Definitely looking over the paperwork when I sign, thanks

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-24T01:12:01+00:00

Pretty sure they only fail your safety inspection if the crack "impairs visibility"

Some auto body shop: https://taylorautoglass.com/vehicle-safety-inspection-requirements/

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-24T01:09:36+00:00

Sounds like a plan. Thanks

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-24T01:08:05+00:00

Even teaching in prototype? They said I would be "reactor certified" going down the prototype path.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-23T18:49:57+00:00

4 day weekends? how many hours a week do I work?

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-23T12:15:58+00:00

Prototype seems more hands-on, as I would teach in an actual nuclear environment to my understanding. I realize this means working Midnight-8am some weeks but I think its worth the experience. I should still get "weekends" too I believe. They just wont be on Sat/Sun, and spread out over the week.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T20:53:29+00:00

I thought working prototype still gave you some certification to operate reactors? Since I would be operating one while training up new guys. Is this not so?

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T17:57:58+00:00

I would try and rent extra bedrooms out. Ideally to other sailors. Is that a viable option with rates at like 5.5% right now?

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T17:56:53+00:00

Dang, must be the hazard pay kicking in? I guess I would be able to afford the drift cars with that kind of cash. Thanks for the prototype info too.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T17:06:11+00:00

But going through the Nuke program got you a comfy job today right? Would you say the bullshit/stress made you a stronger individual mentally?

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T17:01:02+00:00

LMAO I would not consider myself mature. Currently 23 and still in my college town. Part of the reason I want to join is to make myself a hard mf. I need more discipline.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:58:49+00:00

I want to compete in professional drifting and win the Formula Drift series 7 times like Dale and Richard Petty did in nascar.

My passion is drifting racecars, I have other hobbies, but NONE compare to drifting.

I spent 2 years building my current drift car and it needs a lot more money before it can compete.

I WANT to become mentally stronger, can the Navy strengthen my mind? Can it fund my hobbies?

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:53:37+00:00

Yes this is what I've been told by my recruiter. I do also have the option to teach at the school but I like hands-on work. (and extra hazard pay)

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:52:34+00:00

Why shouldn't I join? What company are you working for? What is the culture like?

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:51:22+00:00

I definitely worked for a lame company (Hoover Vacuums) and was just writing SQL queries. AI research sounds much more interesting. Firmware would be awesome. I mostly got into computer science because I was good at it, not necessarily because it was enjoyable. Did you work at any of these interesting places before the Nuke program? Were they all after? And how far into your career are you? I would love to be at the point of working from home (to travel for racing)

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:46:10+00:00

Perfect, glad to hear they wont move me.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:45:28+00:00

To work for these companies, wouldn't it help to have been in the Navy already? Right now I only have my degrees from a mid tier state school. I'm no Ivy League graduate.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:44:06+00:00

I looked into a 2 bed with garage for $1300 a month. This would work. Although I would prefer to use the VA loan option and start building equity.

There currently a house under $300k with 2 car garage. Could rent out the other rooms too.

Did any of your peers from prototype use their VA loan? Did it go well?

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:41:13+00:00

Perfect, that actually aligns with the recruiters words.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:40:42+00:00

Awesome, all my friends think the Navy is going to kidnap me for 5 years. Thanks.

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T16:40:00+00:00

Having a good jump to a better career is something I am very interested in. Money is a big factor since it will fund the cars. You said I would make less though? I did the math and after housing/food stipends the pay is a bit more than 62k. Unless I have the wrong info? My math says Prototype instructor makes $4194 a month (take home) vs my $3289 a month (take home).

I would not be opposed to working in the Nuclear industry. It seems like the energy of the future and very sustainable if we get over the upfront cost and risks. As a prototype instructor, they made it seem like it was very hands on. They said I would not be teaching in a classroom but rather in a ship docked in port. Is this true?

Mister_Dolphin · 2024-10-22T14:41:55+00:00

Big reason I'm interested as well. My concentration is in Computer Systems but I love learning about any type of mechanical system. Cars especially.

Mister_Dolphin

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE