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    US Marine Corps Reviews

    Updated August 17, 2017
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    US Marine Corps Commandant Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
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    1. "Best Job"

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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 10 years)

      Pros

      Leadership, camaraderie, sense of belonging, always feeling a sense of accomplishment

      Cons

      Time away from family, long work days,

    2. "Incredible opportunity to lead an Infantry Squad, develop life long skills and friendships."

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      Former Employee - E5/SGT in Parris Island, SC
      Former Employee - E5/SGT in Parris Island, SC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      You get to challenge yourself above and beyond what you think you were capable of.Opportunity to travel around the world, protect American freedom!

      Cons

      Long hours, poor pay, poor leadership. You will spend a long time away from family and friends but will be rewarded handsomely upon completion of your service.

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    3. "E-5"

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      Current Employee - Technical Controller in Camp Pendleton, CA
      Current Employee - Technical Controller 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

      Opportunities to gain a lot of knowledge and experience

      Cons

      Long hours with no overtime.

    4. "10 amazing years working and serving those who serve."

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      Former Employee - Civilian Employee in San Diego, CA
      Former Employee - Civilian Employee in San Diego, CA
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at US Marine Corps full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Benefits.
      Stability.
      Secured.
      Honorable.
      Career Opportunities.
      Equal Employment Opportunity.

      Cons

      Depends on n individual's perspective. I can only be grateful for giving me the chance to utilize my good work and customer service skill and grow with the company in terms of professionalism and versatility.

    5. "No major complaints, job had its ups and downs"

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      Former Employee - Ch-53E Crew Chief in Fort Dix, NJ
      Former Employee - Ch-53E Crew Chief in Fort Dix, NJ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Travel opportunity, short or long term commitment, decent pay

      Cons

      Relocation for work was always a possibility

    6. "It's not for everyone honestly."

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      Current Employee - US Marine in San Diego, CA
      Current Employee - US Marine in San Diego, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Brotherhood, loyalty, guns and freedom

      Cons

      Bad hours, bad pay, and sometimes bad leadership

      Advice to Management

      None

    7. "Marine"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at US Marine Corps full-time

      Pros

      Best military branch ever ever

      Cons

      dog and pony shows all the time

    8. "Amazing"

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      Current Employee - Janitor in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Janitor in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Good place to work for sure

      Cons

      None. I really like this place.

      Advice to Management

      Keep going keep going keep going

    9. "Infantry"

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      Former Employee - Infantry Unit Leader
      Former Employee - Infantry Unit Leader
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at US Marine Corps full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Job stability, comraderie, pride of belonging

      Cons

      Simple minded leadership, moronic promotion scale

      Advice to Management

      Promote Marines that deserve to be promoted, not those who have tenure. As a SNCO I watched Marines that had no business being promoted to the next rank be handed promotions.

    10. "Awesome"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at US Marine Corps full-time

      Pros

      Can be fun, brotherhood, can do this stuff anywhere else in the world.

      Cons

      terrible hours, barracks are rundown

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