Great first career with time for a second. - Career Counselor US Navy Employee Review

4.0
16 Jun 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great medical and dental with pension benefits at 20 years, and paid immediately at retirement vice age 65.

Cons

It requires a fair amount of time away form the family. Lack of national support for stated mission is disappointing.

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5.0
2 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

its a job and they pay you

Cons

not much to say about it

5.0
3 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It is what you make out of it. You'll have good days and bad days. It's all dependent on your leadership. That can make or break the command. Medical is free, but can take a while to get seen. You'll meet a lot of new people and could travel around the world depending on your duty station. Education benefits and training.

Cons

Medical can take a while to get seen, unless it's an emergency. If you're single, the pay isn't that great, but you don't have to much to worry about for bills if you live on base. If you're on sea duty billet, your work life balance will be terrible.

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