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Return to all Reviews- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
Pay isn't to bad, retirement after 20 years, and the health plan can't be beat.
Cons
Long hours away from home and family. Operations at boat stations and CG Cutter require almost strong family support do to the schedule
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
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Hard working, honest, respect for others, devotion to duty
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Long hours away from family
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Most Family Oriented Service
Aug 6, 2019 - Civil Engineer in Yorktown, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Very excited jobs and the ability to contribute to a positive mission and something bigger than yourself.
Cons
The requirement to move your family frequently. If you get stationed on a cutter you're likely to spend a good amount of time away from family as well.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
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Benefits, pay, travel, adventure, and service to the country.
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Constant re-location and time away from family.
- Current Employee★★★★★
The Coast Guard is a solid place to work if your interests align with the mission.
May 20, 2009 - Lieutenant in Martinsburg, WVRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
If you are interested in law enforcement, maritime safety, or homeland security.
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Potential long deployments and travel and time spent away from family.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Stay the course
Feb 17, 2020 - Leading Petty Officer in Key West, FLRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Health care and community support.
Cons
Long hours away from from family.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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Phenomenal benefits with options to further your own personal career aspirstions
Cons
Tough work hours and time away from family
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Food Service Specialist
Apr 30, 2013 - Food Service Specialist in Alameda, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great chance to learn leadership and management, not to mention the skills from the actual job you do while in the service.
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You may feel overworked, under paid, and under appreciated. The time spent away from family and friends can be long.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
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Health insurance, steady income, college assistance, benefits
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Time away from family and unpredictable schedule
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Fun place to work
Mar 23, 2021 - Information Technology SpecialistRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Fun place to work and play
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Long hours away from family
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