What do you all do for a living?

Environmental Scientist

 

I run the North American helpdesk for one of our product lines for an automation company specializing in industrial laundry equipment. I help people troubleshoot industrial controls and do a bulk of the training. Kind of a behind the scenes industry I didn't know existed, but now realize the world would be hard pressed without. 14 years in and still love the daily challenges.

 

I always thought that would be an interesting trade. I do industrial controls. Every time i am in an elevator i think about how that industry is getting more and more vital. Every thing is going up and down more and more.

 

Retired (not my choice) from 3 major back operations.
Worked in R&D for 2 motorcycle/atv exhaust companies. Designed, tested and dyno tuned exhaust systems.

 

What type of commissioning?

 

Mechanical and electrical, L2-L5. I work for the GC overseeing the whole Cx process, ensuring that the subcontractors have everything lined up for the CxA.

 

Mechanical Engineer in nuclear generation. Any other nuke pukes in here?

 

Neat. I'm a MEP CxA. Mostly Higher Ed and Healthcare.

 

I have been in warehousing since I was in high school in 1975. You name it I have done it on the docks. I retired 1/19 from working full time at 59 from a major automation company running their receiving docks. I thought I was done and took a part time job with a tactical eyewear company running their mail room 25 hours a week. It turned out to be a terrific opportunity and I am now running all their warehouse operations. I am a supervisor now and still able to work 25 hour weeks with full paid insurance benefits. I was driving 20 miles to work and now its 4. This late in life something like this happens. Ill enjoy it while it lasts or I decide Im done completely.

 

I was an Operator at a commercial Power Station for awhile, left when the industry got real shaky post Fukushima. Been a Power House Operator for Anheuser-Busch ever since. Can’t say I really miss Nuclear Power at all. It did provide me with amazing training and opportunities however.

 

Health and Wellness coach

 

Aviation Quality Assurance

 

Retired USAF officer, then retired defense.contractor in Saudi Arabia

 

nice. I’m working my way towards reactor operations. I’ve been out of school for 2 years, would like to get into the SRO training, but well see

 

yeah, OPs is where it’s at, great career, amazing training. I will warn you though burn out is unreal! I got out while I was still happy, it just felt like time to go. People get sucked in for the money but don’t discount the sacrifices. It’s 100% worth going through the training and getting a license. Just don’t think Nuke is the be all, end all of careers. But while your young I’d go for it. Take practice POSS tests online before you go for the real one for sure. Good luck.

Oh and personally I would 100% go the Union route if it’s available to you. Be an NPO than RO you’ll learn the plant much better than just going SRO, plus we made more than those guys

 

Oil and gas LWD, stressful last few months, please god just one more boom, I’ll be better with my money I promise lol

 

Thanks for the great advice! Glad to hear you got out before you despised the career

 

I am in Property & Casualty biz. So if y’all need help insuring you’re toys let me know

 

Used to be a rider, now I am the driver.

 

I'm the General Manager of a hotel resort property in Pismo Beach. Somebody has to stare at the beach every day might as well be me