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I've got a masters degree in engineering and currently teach engineering undergrads at a state university. It's dull as hell and on a year by year contract that has nothing to do with performance. Had a buddy of mine stop by my office yesterday who was in town recruiting at the career fairs and he did his job and got me interested in checking out potential careers. Wondering if anyone has gone in (I'm 29 late this year) with advanced education and viewed it as a positive experience. I might qualify for some of the Navy Biochem positions based on some work I've done before/during academia but I don't know for sure - he didn't have any experience with that side of stuff. Thoughts? I get paid poo poo now but have decent benefits and a ton of time off. I was the first dude in my family to not go into the military so I know a bit about what it's like, although we had it pretty easy mostly.
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Godholio posted:
I figured it was a terrible idea, and am aware that it's probably not something many people would pursue. Just curious if there were any people in similar positions. I was mostly interested in http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/healthcare-sciences/biochemistry.html#ft-key-requirements but I honestly have no idea if it's a bullshit fake job or not.
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Feb 5, 2016 19:08
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I mean I am mostly just looking to see if the big bag of dicks that is the United States of America Military has any opportunities for people that aren't looking to get their education after they shovel poo poo for 5 years. I don't need to be a super hero and fully expected to be told that I would just be a paper pusher. I really do understand that most science / research isn't done (only funded) by the DoD. Seems silly to not at least consider it when I'd be looking at 4-6 more years making 20-35k/year without benefits to move up in academia. 
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Feb 5, 2016 23:42
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Godholio posted:It's kind of a niche field, but even if nobody here has much of an answer, you can always post the recruiter's answers to see if they're the usual BS or if they sound plausible. Thanks! Will get in touch with a recruiter to see if there's any options.
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