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      3.8

      65% would recommend to a friend

      (32,009 total reviews)
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      Sean Stackley

      66% approve of CEO

      57% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Career opportunities

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Senior management

      2.6

      Work/Life balance

      US Navy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 32,009 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Navy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gouvernement et administration publique industry (3.6 stars).

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      32K reviews
      2.0
      Sep 30, 2008

      Military - Good and Bad

      Aviation electronics technician
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      Pros

      Job security for the most part is out of this world. Benefits, both monetary and non, are abound. Opportunities for furthering your education after military are available for most. 20 years for retirement, and retirees get full medical for free.

      Cons

      Lack of respect from upper management, which seems to be partially due to the inconsistent promotion process. The evaluation process is flawed, and is one of the main factors used in advancement. Government contracts and politics can wreak havoc when trying to fulfill a mission.

      3.0
      Sep 28, 2008

      Navy - great for a few years, but a frustrating long-term career

      05 commander
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      Pros

      Foriegn travel - there are many places that I have been too that I never would have imagined myself traveling to. A sense of belonging - the Navy really is like a big family (sometimes a big dysfunctional family). Wherever you go, there are people you know and people who will immediately accept you as part of their group. Medical and Retirement - In uncertain financial times, it is hard to beat the retirement package and medical benefits. Work experience and training - you can certainly get some good work experience and learn new skills.

      Cons

      Working hours at sea can be long and difficult. Normally, working hours while in port aren't too bad, but underway the job just doesn't seem to stop. It is also sad to see that the folks at the top don't know anything more than the folks down at the bottom of the org chart. Sailors don't always have the tools and material they need to do the job, so that is frustrating.

      4.0
      Sep 28, 2008

      Making sacrifices with the Navy is worth it in the long run.

      O3 - navy - lieutenant
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      Pros

      Great opportunities for education: The Navy has a Tuition Assitance Program: That will pay for 100% of your classes after hours as long as you make a B or higher. The GI bill has also drastically improved this year providing more funding for college once you get out of the military. Leadership responsibilities: It is up or out, you have a certain amount of time in a paygrade to prove that you are ready for the next paygrade. So every year or two, the amount your responsible for increases and the number of people you are in charge of multiplies.

      Cons

      Deployments that take you away from your family for six to 12 months. The locations you can deploy too are dangerous and the quality of life is very poor. When you are in the military, you are US property. The military will tell you what you can wear, what you will look like, how you will speak. They will control were you go on vacation and can limit your vacation time based on their needs. You will have to move your family every 3-4 years and make it hard settle down in one place. The military doesn't give bonuses or overtime pay, so they can take advantage of how much you work.

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