Pentagon Tours Reviews

Pros

Strategic Thinking, great insight to the big issues

Cons

Lots of work; there will never not be plenty of work.

Pros

Alhtough I cannot write here WHAT I do in the Pentagon, I can enlighten some about the commute those who are considering working in the "5-sider" as I sometimes call it. Although getting around here can sometimes be challenging, it has been wonderful to see the historical and cultural sights in a way that could never be done through internet and books. Despite the horrible traffic, there are alternatives to driving I-95. I have been able to live South of Quantico and ride the train into town. Crystal City is just two Metro stops from the Pentagon, and I get to sit and read books vs. anxiously gripping the steering wheel. It has been wonderful to go for a walk across the river for a lunch break and talk with Abe or touch the (Vietnam Memorial) wall on a bright sunny day, to smell the cherry blossoms in Spring, to walki right in to all those free, amazing museums. Living near a METRO station as some of my co-workers do is also a great option. They avoid living in center of town but are just 10 to 20 minutes from work. The Metro stops IN the basement of the Pentagon, so very convenient. Another alternative many opt for is the "slug line," basically sanctioned, organized hitch-hiking with complete strangers. There are websites that tell all about it. Because the I-95 (and other) HOV lanse have restrictions, drivers and passengers mutually benefit by riding together. A trip from Stafford (Hwy 610) to the Pentagon takes about 40 minutes. (My train trip and drive home takes about 1 1/2 hrs, but I like the regularity and easy-going-ness of it).

Cons

Although I dodge traffic for my commute, there are many times that you have to plan your life around traffic for other occaisions. If you live South as I do and, say, plan to go to Mount Vernon, you must allot for at least an hour or two delay either going North or going South. There is just NO WAY around getting stuck. Also, even if you plan for those times, there are often additional, unexpected delays. A single accident on I-95 (of the train hitting a deer) can make you significantly late. Also, because everyone gets delayed at different times, you may have to put off a meeting because one or more folks are late. (or, people allow themselves to be late because they know they can use the traffic excuse).

Pros

I felt honored to have earned the assignment of Pentagon Police Officer, in the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. I learned ground fighting, protecting my weapon, and working as soon team.

Cons

It was very much like boot camp...language and all. My impression was that females were tolerated, but not preferred.

Pros

Professional environment, secure building, quality work experience, great compensation and excellent management

Cons

Parking is far from Pentagon

Pros

The Pentagon is the nerve center of DOD and the military services. It was exciting to be on the cutting edge of DOD and USMC policy, operations and culture. It was also gratifying to work alongside some of the best people in DOD and government.

Cons

The long hours and metro DC traffic!

Pros

Love working here great people

Cons

Parking is an issue so far away

Pros

They the nicest employee to work for.

Cons

I need more time please.

Pros

It's a city within itself. You don't have to leave the building for anything. Depending on where you work it can be competitive but most workers are good to work with.

Cons

Transportation is a nightmare especially if commuting from Maryland. You go to work it's dark, you get home after dark.

Pros

- Great access to enabling services: US Mail, laundry, shopping, metro, etc - Much history in the wings/corridors to view/appreciate - Chance to see policymaking and how the Army runs 1st hand

Cons

- [generally] very small cubicles for workspace - high pressure, tight deadlines

Pros

Very diverse work environment, plenty of opportunity to succeed.

Cons

Parking is an issue, walking to the office takes about 15 or 20 additional minutes. A lot of demands.