US Coast Guard Reviews

Pros

Wether you join the Coast Guard as an elisted member or an officer there is a lot of opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a little travel and adventure. I came in as an enlisted member and immediately went to Hawaii. From there I got to see Japan, Russia, South America, Singapore, and all over the south Pacific. Then the Coast Guard trained me in IT. Then they sent me to college for 2 years, all expenses paid. I didn't have to go to work, school only. The Coast Guard really does give you equal to what you give it. Hard work and intelligence are rewarded with promotions, choice jobs, and education. It is a very dynamic job and it's an important job.

Advice to Management

None to post here.

Pros

The US Coast Guard provides the perfect opportunity to do work that truly matters. The mission of the service is fullfilling and you never find yourself wondering, "Why do I work here?" AS en employer, the Coast Guard never forgets to take care of its people. Outstanding benefits and support; outstanding opportunities in a wide variety of fields; an outstanding place to work.

Advice to Management

1. Continue to be open and honest with the team and the public. 2. Beg Thad Allen to stay on board for another four years at least.

Pros

Perhaps the best reason to work for the Coast Guard, relative to the other armed services, is its size. This puts you at a definite advantage. At the same time you have the opportunity to excel and be promoted!

Advice to Management

Advice to Management: maintain the current approach. I developed respect and honor for a flexible management style that manages to get the job done very well under trying circumstances. Often, a more inflexible or stamped approach will not work under dynamic conditions.

Pros

Everything is great about the CG. It is a military organization, so they demand a lot out of you but you get what you put into it. It is definitely worth it.

Advice to Management

Keep it up!

Pros

leadership opportunities, training opportunities, travel opportunities, great benefits, collaborative culture. The supervisors and co-workers alike care deeply about your professional developmemtn.

Advice to Management

You could not as for a better group of senior leaders. The Coast Guard is very fortunate to have Admiral Allen forging the path and leading leading change within the organization. The only reason I left the Coast Guard was because I had different career aspirations that could not be attained in the service; however I loved the Coast Guard and will always look back fondly as my days as a Coastie.

Pros

Lots of responsibility, great people, awe-inspiring missions, eclectic mix of tasks, many leadership opportunities, great personal and professional development infrastructure

Advice to Management

Decide what the priorities are, focus on those priorities, shed non-priorities to other agencies based on the will of Congress and the American taxpayer

Pros

Great Benefits, Good Pay, Excellent Travel Opportunities

Advice to Management

Try to remember that we are all people with families, and not numbers to present to Congress. Please don't change policy solely for the sake of an OER. Truly believe in the changes you are making, and do not enforce a policy just because someone else said to. Challenge new policy that does not seem right or make sense. The Coast Guard has a great reputation, and is a great place to work. Please continue the good work.

Pros

The Coast Guard is a well led organization that has meaningful work. I was very happy with my career.

Advice to Management

Conduct StrengthFinder 2.0 assessments and move people to jobs that use their strengths.

Pros

Saving someones life is one of the best feeling you will ever have!
GI Bill, money for collage
Small service, more personable then the other branches

Advice to Management

Do away with the push for diversity. Select the best and brightest regardless of race or gender!

Pros

Provided great training and career. Was able to travel and live in numerous locations throughout USA. Very fair advancement system that allows individuals to seek their full potential. Provided a challenging and rewarding career.

Advice to Management

Better manage organizational infrastructure system to align with budget. Maybe read about companies like Southwest Airlines and how small companies with smaller budgets do it.