Janel Masson
Commissioned Officer
Retired from U.S Navy after 22 years active duty
“You do not always have to go looking for what you want to do, it may come to you.”
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
First, I was not the smartest out of all my siblings, I preferred to explore my surroundings.
Then, I was not sure if I was going to get accepted into the officer candidate school
After retiring, I could not find a job that paid more than minimum wage but with help from a friend I was able to see my options.
While processing for selection to Officer Candidate School, I considered the option of continuing my education by applying to train as a registered nurse. I was accepted.
Education
High School
Career
Commissioned Officer
I served for a total of 20 years as a Navy Officer, where I got to work in various places serving our country.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Armed Services
Government
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
While I was working, I would sometimes control the budgeting and did personnel evaluations with junior officers.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
You do not always have to go looking for what you want to do, it may come to you.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"I experienced a lot of gender discrimination being a women in the navy my first year."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Interviewed By
Anonymous Student
Student at CSUF
