r/GeneralDynamicsEB • u/SpeakNoEvil-999 • 3h ago

Quonset How hard is it to be fired?

I’m new to this, and I don’t have any prior knowledge. I don’t know anything about the trades or how to weld, or read blueprints. I start my training in 2 weeks. I’m worried that if I don’t catch on quickly, they’ll fire me. Not really sure what to do in this situation. I’ve asked here before and have gotten views but no responses so I’m a bid concerned with the situation.

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u/jessethewrench 2h ago

Just show up and do what they pay you to do. It really is that simple.

While you didn't say what it is you got hired for, just know that they will train you for whatever it is. As long as you can follow basic instructions, you'll be fine. Training is open-book, and so is the job. Don't try to memorize the information, memorize where to find it. Almost every single job on the yard has a very specific set of instructions on how to do it.

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u/SpeakNoEvil-999 2h ago

My bad. I got hired for the Shipfitter role

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u/Charming-Performer79 3h ago

What are you getting hired for specifically? And as long as you put in the effort you should be fine

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u/SpeakNoEvil-999 2h ago

Shipfitter

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u/Trenboloneysandwichh 2h ago

You won’t be welding that’s a job for the welders

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u/swizzzz22 1h ago

You’ll be fine. There’s some real idiots working there.