If it's the best you can do...go for it! - Former CPO US Navy Employee Review

The pay, retirement benefits, and career advancement paths are primarily designed to benefit the careers of officers. The pay for enlisted members is not commensurate with the amount of expertise and experience required for the performance of their duties. The advancement system for enlisted personnel is slow and outdated to ensure a well qualified low paid work force. It should be more in line with the civilian GS grades. Long deployments hinder the development of a personal life outside of the Navy. Substandard living conditions also detract from the overall quality of life.