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1. fires1+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-07-02 04:39:37
I was a reactor operator. I can't do it now. It takes continuous use to maintain knowledge and skills that narrow.
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2. lifeis+rc[view] [source] 2023-07-02 07:06:18
>>fires1+(OP)
Seriously ? How did you end up in that line of work?

HN has a tendancy to find something like "nominative determinism" - "comment determinism" where a comment about a job produces a (contradictory) reply from someone doing that job.

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3. Eisens+PB1[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-07-02 18:52:28
>>lifeis+rc
The person I know who is a reactor operator was really good at math, joined the Navy and got trained to operate a nuclear sub. Then in the private sector I am sure that skillset is somewhat rare, so it was easy to get a job there.
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4. Cobalt+Eu5[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-07-03 22:01:04
>>lifeis+rc
Can’t speak for them, but being poor, intelligent, and in need of steady income when you graduate High School is a very good way to end up in the Navy’s nuclear program.

Source: Was kicked out, poor, and intelligent. Ended up a submarine reactor operator.

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