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    US Marine Corps Reviews

    Updated August 15, 2018
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    US Marine Corps Commandant Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
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    • "Being away from family is difficult at times" (in 416 reviews)

    • "Time away from home is extensive" (in 213 reviews)

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    1. "Great opportunity"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      The Marine Corps is a love hate relationship. There’s days where you will think you have the coolest job in the world and days you will be miserable but it will open unlimited doors once you decide to get out.

      Cons

      Long hours with very little proper leadership

    2. "Master Gunnery Sergeant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Arlington, VA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Arlington, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Pay and Benefits.
      Travel opportunities
      Competitive promotion opportunities
      Health care

      Cons

      Unique way of life that is not suited for everyone.
      Relocating every three years.

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    3. "Only The Strong Survive"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The organization allows its personnel to focus on becoming mission oriented and focused on mission accomplishment
      Paid vacation time is a plus

      Cons

      You have no control over who or what you will get at times, you just have to make the best of it.

      Advice to Management

      Decide Act and Communicate

    4. "Contracting"

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      Current Employee - PROCUREMENT CHIEF in New Orleans, LA
      Current Employee - PROCUREMENT CHIEF in New Orleans, LA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Good experiences, travel and life lessons.

      Cons

      Ware and tear on body, 10 percent who does nothing.

    5. "Heavy Equipment Operator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Highly developed problem solving, critical thinking and leadership skills. Experience managing and directing large and small groups of people. Experience in working long hours in highly stressful environments.

      Cons

      Extremely long hours, highly stressful work environments.

    6. "Challenging and rewarding"

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      Current Employee - Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor in San Diego, CA
      Current Employee - Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor in San Diego, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Serve your country, do things that most people only dream of doing. Great leadership training. Travel across the world and learn different culture. Excellent benefits.

      Cons

      Maybe required to be away from your family for extended periods.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to maintain the core values that make this organization great.

    7. "Staff Sergeant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at US Marine Corps full-time

      Pros

      Great benefits, camaraderie and leadership

      Cons

      There are times of very long hours excluding deployments.

    8. "Marine"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      You get to yell at people.

      Cons

      You get yelled at by other people.

    9. "Best 8 years I could ask for."

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at US Marine Corps full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great people and camarderie, excellent mission

      Cons

      Too many SOPs. Otherwise great experience.

    10. "Great Community"

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      Current Employee - Radio Chief in Camp Pendleton, CA
      Current Employee - Radio Chief in Camp Pendleton, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The Brotherhood is astounding and lifelong

      Cons

      Lack of Motivation at times

      Advice to Management

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