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Navy

Pathways intern

May 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

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

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Plant your seed where you are planted
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Sailor

November 2013 • Kaneohe, HI

What I liked

Sandy beaches and good atmosphere.

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve done more exploring.

Advice

Bring sunblock!
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