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Author Message   Chasespeed Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 08:57 pm:        So... I will be starting my Terminal Leave in September-ish.. And my formal dis-charge date is November 22nd this year... I can stay with family for a while, in Monson, MA, while getting it together... BUT, I am going to need a bit help locating an actual job... I dont really have any professional skills that translate into he civilian side... Other than management.... Gonna be a long road.. I do have ONE job lead here, worth investigating, but, its not promising... so.. I am looking back home... Any help, or leads are greatfull... Chase (Message edited by chasespeed on January 07, 2008)   Jpb Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 11:27 pm:        Be glad to help Chase...just need some more info from you. not having professional skills sounds a bit down cast... Computer skills? (surfing the internet doesn't count) What software do you know? Management skills...know anything about Lean Manufacturing? I know some parts of the Navy have been getting into that pretty heavy...not sure about where you are at though... What are you interested in doing? Where in MA are you interested in working?   Damnut Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 11:30 pm:        Let me know what you want to do. I have a few connections in different fields.   Tripp Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 12:17 am:        if nothing good comes up by spring i can get you a job in the swimming pool/hot tub industry in s.e. mass. glad you're coming home chase, it's been a long time since i've seen you last.   Jackbequick Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 08:22 am:        "..I don't really have any professional skills that translate into he civilian side..." Chase, Friendly advice from an Old Squid. Never say that out loud again. As a multiple enlistment Navy vet you'll bring some skills to the table that are hard to find on today's job market and that will serve you well there. Remind me what your rate was (ST2?). And save every scrap of paper you have as to training, schools, duty assignments, transfers, etc. Just put it all in one place and ignore it for now. When you need it you'll be very glad you have it. And tell us what some of the basic skills that you used in the Navy are (electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, electronic, etc.). I may be able to give you a lead or two on some work. As a guy that managed to grind it out to a career, I always have mixed emotions when I see people get out around the half way mark. But I have two sons that did the same thing and have no regrets for doing it. Who knows, I might have been better off or happier had I done the same thing... Jack   Bigdaddy Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 09:33 am:        Chase, That "Old Squid" up above is wise. You've got skills that can't be acquired doing the 9-5 corporate grind. Do not underestimate yourself -- you're starting a job in sales the day your terminal leave starts and the product is YOU. I don't know what a ST is (Jack?) but I'd be shocked if there isn't some defense contractors needing that exact skill set.   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 09:46 am:        Well, as far as management, I do have formal, as do most senior 2nd Classes(E-5), but, I will have to go back into my electronic training jacket and see what the course was, I know it was some course big companies use... My Rate is Mineman(MN2) Computer skills, yes..well, sorta, I have spent the last year getting aquainted with PPT, Excel, Word, etc.. But, my main line of software experience, is in GCCS/M Global Command and Control Systems/Maritime.. some minor experience with Electronic Chart systems, etc. I was with the High Speed Vessel programs, worked on both Joint Venture, and SWIFT.. I have no idea what Lean Manufacturing is though. There really isnt much I have come across, that I cant do, or learn very fast. Interested? Well, I am a helluva wrench, but, if the pay is enough to support my daughter, and, the hours are flexible enough to let me go back, and finish college, I will most anything. I will, at least till I can get a job, and back into the grind, staying with Family in Monson, MA.. east of Springfield. But, I also understand a commute is pretty much garaunteed. But, I could work on a tug, or any other waterborne craft with ease, just need to get my ABS certs, which, for me, will be easy. And believe me, getting out is NOT on the top of my list. BUT, I would also have to find a way around the whole *Sole Custody* thing, since, as soon as I hit international waters... things get funny in the custody side. And, I cant stay in the navy EASILY as a single father.. Believe me, while the pay isnt the greatest, this is the easiest way I will be able to garauntee everything for my daughter. I will be staying in the reserves though... as a back up plan mostly... in case things dont work out. Chase   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 09:49 am:        I know Jack is wise..... Never was good as blowing my own horn.. but.. ST(G or S) is a Sonar Technician(General, or Sub).. I have experience with Minehunting Sonars, but, thats it.. OH YEAH, I did work on the UUV projects as well, With Hydroid, and Bluefin Robotics, but, all the guys we worked with have PhDs and crap.. Chase   Bigdaddy Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 10:57 am:        Chase, Who makes the hardware that a ST works on? You've started a very good list of places to start with IMO. Track down the producers of the HW & software and they'll need someone like you -- testing, installs, implementation, troubleshooting, etc, etc, etc. I do see that Bluefin Robotics (www.bluefinrobotics.com) has some openings -- I don't know the specifics, but you've got time on your side and they do need you.   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 11:24 am:        Ok... Just for clarification.. I am NOT a Sonar Tech(ST), I am a Mineman(MN), 2 different rates... Raytheon made the gear that I have worked on, and, been trying to follow up on leads there... Second, yes, Bluefin does have openings.. BUT, no one, is willing to get a contract for a little less than a year from now. I will not be home permanently until Nov of this year... at which point, I do plan(hope), to have a job lined up.. Sorry for any confusion, but, I am basically within my get my crap together window... Thank you all for your help... Chase   Jackbequick Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 08:12 pm:        Right, Mineman (MN), I knew it was something to do with water. :>) For the rest of us, here is a quick rundown on Chase's rating: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineman I've been out for 18 years, I'm sure things have changed some. But you want to be able to present a list of your knowledge and experience and a list of the skills you learned and used. The computer skills you mention are all things that will work for you. You have a ton of good knowledge there that will be easily applied to other jobs or work areas. Ask around at the Educational Services Office or whatever that would be called now and see if they have anyone that can help you with a resume (pronounced "rez you may" if you did not know that). It will start out all feeling not right or sort of silly, but by the time you start interfacing with potential employers and having interviews, you'll want to be very comfortable with your resume. I think you had to have a least a SECRET security clearance, that can be worth something to some employers. It also says something positive about you and can even be required in some defense related employment. If you had one recently, it can be quickly updated and activated for the civilian side. Marine electrical and/or mechanical work might be a good area for you. There are so many different things that need to be checked, tweaked, or fixed on boats and you can probably move into that area with some OJT. Especially if you're already good with computers and stuff. The single parent/child custody thing does add to your challenges. But you're tough and lucky to have family and friends to help. PM me as this unfolds if there is anything I can help you with. Jack   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 08:37 pm:        There is actually more to that I can add, seeing as how out of my career, I only fall into the category mentioned, for about 3.5-3.75 years, the rest of the time is in R&D... But, one of my best attributes, as far as the navy is concerned, is my ability to learn, adapt, and do better than the next guy... And of course, my fit reps show that in abundance... Chase   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 02:16 pm:        Okay, how about a temp update? As of right now, I am slated to go to Baran in July... will be there for a year. Going into the Diesel Program... My classes will be from about 700-1230 M-F Still plenty of time to get some good part time work in, plus, I will be getting the GI Bill to help offset some costs... Decided to pick a field I already know a good amount about... and one that is here to stay...at least for a long time... Anyway, so, unless something goes awry between now and say April... I should be home in about April or May.... Hopefully April, looking forward to some good spring riding... Need to find a good corner carver... Chase   Firebolteric_ma Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 02:34 pm:        Need to find a good corner carver... You found the right group then!   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 02:46 pm:        Well, I meant a another bike... for a reasonable amount... Been down in texas with these flat straight roads... well, I am a little worried about getting a little over zealous with my baby.... But... you know... never stopped me before, and wont stop me again... only thing that has slowed me down A LITTLE, is my daughter... So, at on that note... yeah, i'll ride with all of ya... just gonna have to keep me somwhere to reign me in.... At least back home, I will have my mother, and other family around, to let me have some "ME TIME"..... Chase   Jackbequick Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 05:03 pm:        Chase, Bahrain,right? The Kingdom of Bahrain? That's a long way from home, will you be able to take your family? As a coincidence, I was hanging around with my son to day. He was looking at and working on a JetStick propulsion and steering system on a boat today. That was a hydraulic-electrical system that uses a PLC based controller to run a boat propulsion system. My son was using software on a laptop to set up and trouble shoot and tweak the JetStick system that controls the nozzls (propulsion and steering) and buckets (reversing) on the boat. It also controls the bow thruster so you can make the boat go sideways. Imagine a 38 foot boat with twin 435 HP diesels, Hamilton water jets for propulsion, and the steering and reversing buckets are all controlled from a single joystick type controller. The boat has a helm too of course, but the Jetstick is the ticket for docking and slow speed maneuvering. Anyway I got a card from a guy today that is with a company that may be of possible interest to you. The company is located in Northboro, MA and the work has to with industrial motion and control hardware, software, and applications. Send me an email at jacker@midmaine.com and I'll send you some particulars. I gave him a broad description of your background and knowledge as we've discussed here and he said they'd definitely be glad to take a resume and discuss it with you. He tells me some of their best people come to them from military backgrounds. This is another of the kinds of leads that you might want to just salt away for now. Then, as you get your resume up to speed, and/or later, if your interests and needs change, you can decide follow up on it or not. Get a guard mail envelope and just start sticking things in it. Jack   Chasespeed Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 05:19 pm:        No Baran Institute Its a Tech school... I will still be out of Monson Mass from July this year, to July 09... After that, I will be open to alot of different option. Motion and control is definately something I would be interested in. Been talking with a couple others, and, hopefully working something out, for while I am in school... as, I REFUSE to have a gap in work history, even if its becuase I am in school full time. Jack, I will be in touch, trying to juggle a few things right now... Thanks, as always, your wisdom and knowledge are welcome. Chase   Chasespeed Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 08:36 pm:        UPDATE: I started my terminal paperwork today... Looks like I will be on the road home, with 2 bikes in the back of the dizzle.. and towing the Rodeo.... Sept 12-14th... Working on the whole resume thing now... SO... 4months and 1 week.... Chase   Jpb Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 07:43 am:        Congratulations Chase! Once you have that resume all prettied up send it along...I know a few people up here that may be looking for a motion control guy and can bounce it around for you.   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 11:54 am:        Cool, thanks... Hoping to get this thing cleaned up soon... Chase   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 11:23 am:        And final dates. Detach date, Oct 7th, 2008.(would have been earlier, but had to come home to deal with family issues). terminal leave from Oct 8th, to midnight, Nov 21st. On that date I will be honorably discharged from the Navy, and my DD214 should be in the mail. I am working a job lead in Ft Devens, but, until I get a job offer, I am not closing anything out. Chase   Chasespeed Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 12:25 pm:        Well, just got a call. Looks like I am being flown into Boston, on sunday, for a job interview @ 8am MONDAY. Evergreen Solar... Everyone keep your fingers crossed. Thanks, Chase   Chameleon Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 06:40 pm:        Fingers crossed in Tacoma, WA! I pray that you secure a challenging and rewarding position that utilizes your expertise and allows you and your daughter to live comfortably. Oh, and thanks for serving your country bro! (Message edited by Chameleon on October 23, 2008)   Chasespeed Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 11:27 pm:        Thanks for the well wish... but, it didnt go through. Aparently, in this field, PRACTICAL experience, and technical knowledge mean diddly.. I was the only one WITH experience, and the only one WITHOUT a degree... Oh well... Chase   Chameleon Posted on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 02:37 am:        Keep at it. I also have no degree, but a lot of practical experience, in my field (IT/Software QA) and have been passed over for jobs because of it... However, I've made a decent career of it and am currently at Boeing making very good money, so it is possible.

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