Weighing the Choices

[RockyMtnFlyer]

Pay attention in welding class ... the first two questions I was ALWAYS asked upon reporting to a new ship.

1. Can you make coffee
2. Can you weld

A yes answer to both (and backing it up with action) will go a long way to getting a good evaluation.

Absolutely. Being able to weld can get your uh, tail out of some pretty tight situations at times. A good knowledge of welding also came in handy when I started working ashore for Class; where I spent a fair amount of time qualifying welders and carrying out welding inspections.

I really had to laugh at KPEngineer's post...I will be a Sponsored KP Prep at NMMI this year but I just finished up my Associates Degree in Welding Technology, I'm glad to know that my skills can be put to use on sea year!