I need a career. Stat.
So I've been on the Northrup Grummand website, and I'm kind of weary about putting in an app now because of "Applicants must also request that their high school or equivalent and any post-secondary schools forward official transcripts to: "
I kinda stopped going to TCC for the last semester (probably 6 credits worth) because of work and other things going on, so I probably got bad grades in those classes. If I apply, I hope that doesnt kill my chances
I kinda stopped going to TCC for the last semester (probably 6 credits worth) because of work and other things going on, so I probably got bad grades in those classes. If I apply, I hope that doesnt kill my chances

We need more good, smart and hard working people at norfolk naval shipyard.. We have very good people who are damn good but also have people who could care less and take absolutely no pride in their work. Please don't apply unless you're ready to learn from the older guys getting ready to retire and take pride in your work.. in whatever trade you decide on.
yea i gotcha. i was talking about the tradesmen... electrician, machinist, welder, etc
Find something you enjoy that can be made profitable and start teaching it to yourself, lie on a few resumes, get your foot in the door, and move to Florida, where no matter what you'll make 15-20k more than in VA.
That's my story, and why I've now got 5-6 years of sys/net engineering experience and the lowest paying job you could find with my qualifications is 60k. Unfortunately I'm no CCIE so I'm underqualified for the 110k+ jobs, and have too little experience in the business end of IT to take major project management/Director positions.
But I'm 22, as long as I don't let myself get lazy again I'll knock out the CCIE in a year and be happy.
I definitely did my time in the shitty technical support jobs, but I did them at 18-19, moved up pretty quickly.
That's my story, and why I've now got 5-6 years of sys/net engineering experience and the lowest paying job you could find with my qualifications is 60k. Unfortunately I'm no CCIE so I'm underqualified for the 110k+ jobs, and have too little experience in the business end of IT to take major project management/Director positions.
But I'm 22, as long as I don't let myself get lazy again I'll knock out the CCIE in a year and be happy.
I definitely did my time in the shitty technical support jobs, but I did them at 18-19, moved up pretty quickly.
Last edited by flow fx; Jun 3, 2007 at 12:32 PM.
oh definitely. im an electrician, and our lead mechanic is a fuickin whiz, but she's still at the shipyard making the shitty union progression hourly wage just like the guy who doesnt do shit. i don't get it.
Find something you enjoy that can be made profitable and start teaching it to yourself, lie on a few resumes, get your foot in the door, and move to Florida, where no matter what you'll make 15-20k more than in VA.
That's my story, and why I've now got 5-6 years of sys/net engineering experience and the lowest paying job you could find with my qualifications is 60k. Unfortunately I'm no CCIE so I'm underqualified for the 110k+ jobs, and have too little experience in the business end of IT to take major project management/Director positions.
But I'm 22, as long as I don't let myself get lazy again I'll knock out the CCIE in a year and be happy.
I definitely did my time in the shitty technical support jobs, but I did them at 18-19, moved up pretty quickly.
That's my story, and why I've now got 5-6 years of sys/net engineering experience and the lowest paying job you could find with my qualifications is 60k. Unfortunately I'm no CCIE so I'm underqualified for the 110k+ jobs, and have too little experience in the business end of IT to take major project management/Director positions.
But I'm 22, as long as I don't let myself get lazy again I'll knock out the CCIE in a year and be happy.
I definitely did my time in the shitty technical support jobs, but I did them at 18-19, moved up pretty quickly.
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le...ion_exams.html
The apprenticeship program at Norfolk Naval Shipyard only hires once a year. The application process starts in October and the actual start date wouldn't be until around July/August.







