Do the female Seabees seem to like it?

[fmsnavymom]

My daughter is going to be a Seabee. Just wondering if the females seem to like it.  She's excited about it, although her hope was that she would qualify for air crew (poor depth perception squelched that).  So, moms of female Seabees...what do you hear from your daughters?    

[joj]

Our Granddaughter is a Seabee.  However, she is in the Reserves, while she goes to college.  She loves what she does.  But, as she doesn't do this full time, I guess I am not the one to answer your question.  She plans to make a career out of the Navy, when she gets out of college, and the Seabees was her choice of occupations!

[Seabee.Mom.Idaho]

My daughter is a Builder in the Seabees and she loves it!  Although its generally about 85%+ percent male dominated field, its a good rate for females.  There are some women who struggle at the physical activities required, but if your daughter tries and tries, she will enjoy it, i am sure.  what is her rate?  has she found out yet?  I know my daughter didn't know much information until she was almost all the way done with bc.  

and this website is great!  although i am not on it so much anymore, when i was first dealing with it, i checked this website several times a day for advice and guidance.  in fact, my daughter said it seemed that i knew more than she did!  

[JM]

I think one of the most important aspects of the SeaBees is the useful skills that this group aquires. My son is part of a vertical Building unit .He plans to take a Construction Mag't Degree, Both his Grandfather's were SeaBees, and both were in different aspects of the construction business.and had great careers. 

 I have met plumbers, electricians, and builders, along with heavy equipment operators.thru my son.  These are all skills that translate to the real world, Large and small.. 

I work for a very large Construction Company myself. Is this a male dominated business yes, But I have seen great number of highly qualified women enter the business over the years as projects managers, in finance,space designeers, and in all the skilled trades. I recommend she take advantage of all the skills she can aquire along with some advance education if she can in Construction Mag't and maybe some Finance/Law classes.

 B/C in the real world all projects need financing and comply with regulations..........

The SeaBees are a great way to learn project mang't on a large scale, and to be a leader of people.

 

I only wish the very best for your daughter, in this exciting new way of life.. There is much to gain here and all of it useful.

Good Luck

JM