Fartknocker500

My husband was a nuclear machinist mate on fast attack subs starting in the early 80's. He now supports the mission as a civilian at high level. The challenges to our military at this time is massive, especially for the sub fleet. It's a critical thing that knowledgeable folks stay and help, but it certainly doesn't pay like the private sector does.

Did you consider going into the civil service to continue your career journey? What factors made you leave and move to the private sector? Was it strictly financial, or something else?

Cool AMA. Thanks for doing it.

He absolutely loves it. And thank you for your service, too! Sounds like you are doing great things now.....

I hear you there. We raised our first two kids while he was deployed for an average 7 months out of a year. Fast attacks are insanely scheduled. He ended up decomming 3 boats, Finback, Whale and Gurnard before he got out. His first boat was the Louisville.

Glad he got out, and his civil service job making sure the fleet is prepared is great. He has his hands in all sorts of new technology that he is incredibly passionate about. No going to sea anymore, but still engaged in the mission he believes in. The Navy really needs forward thinking people to keep everything moving. As I said, he could certainly make more money in the private sector, but I am proud that he has stayed in the mix, even if it's civil service and not active duty.

They definitely know.