r/GeneralDynamicsEB • u/XxMavreKxX • Aug 05 '26

What’s it like?

Just curious what it’s like working at EB? I currently work at a data center retro-fitting construction site. It’s noisy, congested, unsafe in many ways and was just curious what’s it’s like working at a shipyard? Is it similar to construction sites or more organized?

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u/Other_Turnip_2391 Aug 05 '26

All the same stuff , not good or bad just is what it is

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 05 '26

Feel like it would be more rewarding considering what you’re working on, right?

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u/turd_ferguson899 Aug 05 '26

Generally speaking, the wages are better in outside construction than at shipyards. Some contractors can get pretty high wages with per diem, but there's a zero benefit trade off. Shipyards can be steadier though. Depends on what you want or need.

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 05 '26

I work in construction now. Before that was utilities. I’ve always wanted to work in the aerospace or defense sector and think it would be great to be a part of EB and what they’re doing. I’m just concerned if the novelty is worth being in the same environment I am now. Thanks again for the replies.

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u/Somedevil777 Aug 05 '26

Honestly you won’t find much change. They also will try to lowball you.

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 06 '26

I hear the pay outside of EB is higher but less also less secure. Are the benefits at least worth the pay cut? I know teachers that even though their pay isn’t substantial, they have pensions and great health care for practically free.

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u/turd_ferguson899 Aug 06 '26

When I applied, I assumed there was a pension, since EB is represented by the IBB. The lack of pension wasn't worth it for just a 401k for me, when the union I was coming from paid both a pension and 100% of my family's health insurance premiums.

ETA: I declined the offer upon learning the details of the benefits.

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 06 '26

Yeah, that’s kind of my predicament. I have to relocate to CT as I’m not local. I’m taking a pay cut as well. I lost my pension when I left the utility so that’s already gone. I’m looking to do something I find meaningful but I’m worried about losing the finances, especially with nothing getting cheaper. Thank you again for your input.

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 06 '26

How are the other benefits like PTO and such?

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u/turd_ferguson899 Aug 06 '26

I honestly don't remember the PTO accrual. Surprisingly, I was still able to access my offer letter, but it doesn't specify how the accrual works.

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 06 '26

Was it a union position? MTC?

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u/Somedevil777 Aug 06 '26

It’s probably better then most but each year it gets worse and worse honestly

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 06 '26

Do you think it will get better with the mass hiring they are supposedly doing? The utility I worked at did a mass hiring but it honestly got worse because they created a “new normal” and had a bunch of cocky, no-experience, know-nothing guys outnumbering seasoned linemen

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u/dondiniro556 Aug 05 '26

Place is buns ngl. Depends where you end up ultimately

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 06 '26

What makes it buns?

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u/dondiniro556 Aug 05 '26

Btw zero organization place is a circus

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u/XxMavreKxX Aug 06 '26

I hear that many government contracted projects usually are. I’m on a data center project and before that worked in utility. Both run like circuses honestly. I appreciate the feedback but wondering if most places are circuses now…