Hello everyone,
I am trying to transition into a grid ops role and am working on getting my RC cert.
My question is if it’s worth it for me to also try to get a ETST degree from Bismarck? My current workplace has tuition assistance so it’d be free. However, I already have a degree in information technology. Does the associate degree provide value or should I just go for the RC cert and maybe do a masters degree instead.
Thanks!
Hello All,
I’m coming up on my 5 year mark and am questioning if I should leave. I am above the cut for first and that means I will be going to a cutter since I don’t have enough sea time for Chief. I was on a 270 and did not like it one bit. I had a good crew, but the missions and the boat itself were not my cup of tea. I really like my land unit now and the work I am doing. I also have a tentative offer from a contractor to make about a 100k with my degree and certs. ATP I’m weighing trying to go to a buoy tender or a polar roller.
When I first joined I was gung ho to go officer, but I’m a heavy O command and can’t say I want to deal with all they have to. Warrant would be awesome, but that’s also a gamble and I would have to go to a boat again maybe twice.
How did you decide whether to stay in or get out. I like the adventure and the opportunity the service has provided me I like my work I just truly don’t know if I have the will to do another cutter and the strain it would put on my family. I kinda still wanna have the opportunity to be an LPO and lead my shop. It’s just a tough decision and what did you weigh when you left?