How much of a strain will the Navy Nuclear Power School be on my marriage?

I am considering enlistment for the Nuclear Power program in the Navy. I am married with one 8 month old and I'm wanting my wife and son to live in Charleston while I'm in school. However, I'd like her to be a stay-at-home-mom if possible.


a) Is it possible financially?


b) Will the military provide for her housing at all?How much of a strain will the Navy Nuclear Power School be on my marriage?
I agree with the other posters. It could provide you with a good start on a career, but if she isn't in agreement 100%, your marriage and/or your schooling will be a wash out.





I also wonder why you want to work around nuclear radiation? One mistake can be fatal or life changing.





You may be the best and the brightest, but even the best and the brightest can wash out due to unanticipated circumstances. Will she stay by you through long deployments? You'd better get her to sign on.





I'd look at your best alternatives and weigh the pros and cons of each option that you have. If she needs your emotional support on a daily basis, I'd walk away from this opportunity.





If you are uncertain, I'd enlist the help of a marriage counselor to assess the pros and cons of your different opportunities.





By the way, verbal and even written promises to you can be disregarded and the pleasure of the Navy based on their needs. Your opinion of the Navy may change, but they can keep you in the military much longer than you want. You don't have much legal recourse.How much of a strain will the Navy Nuclear Power School be on my marriage?
Yes, you get housing.





If you are very, very careful, and have little debt, you can get by without her working. If you each have a wallet full of credit cards and one or two car payments to make then she's going to have to work.





There's something that both of you need to understand. School will be your number 1 priority, if not, you'll find yourself washing-out fast and on your way out to the fleet. Plan on 8 hours of class per day and another 2 to 4 hours of mandatory study at night.





If your wife can't be onboard with this then don't attempt it. There won't be any time for a whiny, pouting spouse at home demanding more of your attention.
quote from your post


';I'm wanting my wife and son to live in Charleston while I'm in school.';


I don't like the sound of that.


Does she want to live in Charleston under your strict rules?


Is she going to be socially isolated in a new place with an 8 month old child?


don't sound like good times to me.
You have to ask the military about that. It used to be you had to be a certain grade...but not sure how it is now. SO ASK!





The strain will be from doing without some things...but if you two love each other then it is worth it.





Talk to the recruiter and military and ask them questions....they can answer you better. And when you enlist...make sure what you want is in writing....or else it is a lie.
you would have to ask them about it. it would be tough not seeing your family, but it would pay off in the long run!
nuke engineering school and long deployment will be hard on both of you


,,,,for months at a stretch.she will not hear from you,,,,,,when you get back stateside,you oft will not be able to tell her much