You're not told what you signed up for. - Second Lieutenant US Air Force Employee Review

1.0
23 Jul 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Healthcare is great. Opportunity to travel. Pay is only partially taxable. Large member support structure. Educational opportunities (ROTC, Academy, graduate school)

Cons

Even as an officer you start out like a slave. The military is a modern form of indentured servitude. What they don't tell you is that one person's opinion can ruin your career and get you kicked out without due process. The ridgid rank structure breeds a culture of pencil-whippers and wasteful spending. People are laid off while $100,000+ temporary walls are installed in a building because the commander thought a room was too big. Working for the military is selling years of your life and freedom.

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5.0
30 Jun 2026
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Pros

Remote Option During my time in service at this base

Cons

No much room for growth since this base is mainly a MAJCOM

4.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Teaches you a trade while paying you. Social appreciation. Purpose. If you have no idea what you want to do with your life especially as far as a career goes, run to a recruiter. Regardless of whereever you come from a military career is your stepping stone into middle class and up living and career opportunity.

Cons

Every extra dollar you attempt to make beyond your rank will require more work than you will be paid to do. The real payoff monetarily you get from competing in the military will come in to play during your post life. Confidence, courage, accountability, etc are not standard attributes in people at all.

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