US Navy reviews

Most of the experience one gets in the first 15 years of service is all but unusable on the outside. Civilian employers don't always respect or understand military service; they seem to regard it as something less than a "real job." Trust me, it's a real job, and at sea, with 100-hour plus workweeks, it can be a damned time-consuming job. Family separation contributes to a high rate of extramarital affairs and divorces. Then there's the potential for danger, which I don't have to explain.

Downsides to the Navy that I have experienced include: Poor management, hazardous working environments, poor living conditions, and extend periods of time at sea. The Navy has a tendency to operate on a policy of leadership by attrition. Meaning those that can lead, leave. The level of hazards that you encounter will vary depending by job, and it is important that you always are mindful of your own safety. The work living conditions are mostly found out to sea where food is questionable at best and personal space is a misnomer. But the Navy will provide for all your basic needs, as defined by the Navy.