I have been doing the gig for near 28 yrs now, for just 2 different Co's.
As already stated, rookies to get in, usually start as students, need to work their butts off. Vet operators are the ones that are asked their opinion of you when the full time opportunities come up, lab tests, gas tests, routine stuff. Some of our students who chose to spend more time on the computer over routine work, are still looking for full time work.
To OP as a woman getting into this, no different than a guy, work work.
The control room / panel opportunity usually follows in 5 - 7 yrs.
TBark
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