Think twice and take that recruiting commercial's language with a mine of salt! - Navy Journalist/Public Affairs Specialist US Navy Employee Review

1.0
Oct 3, 2008
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Pros

Like the old line says, "Join the Navy, see the world."

Cons

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.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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.

5.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Provides excellent structure and allows for individual growth and provides excellent resources and benefits for those looking to make a career out of it.

Cons

Last minute tasking puts a damper on planning and scheduling.

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