US Navy Employee Reviews about "away from home"
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- "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." (in 1183 reviews)
- "Great job security that fulfills the desire to do your part for the country you love while learning a valuable trade." (in 931 reviews)
- "Great training and you experience cultures in a way you can't understand by going on a vacation." (in 638 reviews)
- "Poor leadership that did not let others help in processes that could have been more effective." (in 1020 reviews)
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Reviews about "away from home"
Return to all Reviews- 4.0Jan 30, 2020Consultant/ArchitectFormer Employee
Pros
Pay 1st and the 15th
Cons
Long hours and away from home
- 5.0Jun 22, 2020E5 - Navy - Petty Officer Second ClassCurrent Employee, more than 5 yearsHonolulu, HI
Pros
I was able to travel the world and experience 10 different countries and learn about there culture.
Cons
Long distances away from home and when you do have down time you never have the ability to make it home
- 4.0Jul 8, 2021Electronics TechnicianCurrent EmployeeEatonton, GA
Pros
Sets you up for great career opportunities for after separation
Cons
Long working hours and away from home commitments
- 4.0Jan 2, 2016E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, First ClassCurrent Employee
Pros
Alot of benefits and develops you for once you get out. Great advancement opportunities and educational is a plus
Cons
Hard hours and depending on the command you will be away from home and loved ones for long periods of time
- 3.0Dec 11, 2012Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 10 years
Pros
you are compensated well on some occasions.
Cons
The pay does not fix all of the personal problems you may inccur from being away from home all of the time.
- 4.0Feb 26, 2023Electronics TechnicianFormer Employee, more than 8 yearsSan Diego, CA
Pros
Training and travel with pay
Cons
Long hours and away from home a lot
- 4.0May 19, 2015Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
The Navy has great benefits and provides experience unlike any other. An incredible opportunity to lead people and see the world.
Cons
The main con with the Navy is the long training and deployment periods spent away from home. You have to be willing to spend long periods away from home.
- 4.0May 29, 2014Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 10 years
Pros
Training, discipline, and leadership experience. Wide variety of job fields, so choose one that best suits your likes and skills. Good advancement and a life-changing challenge if you are up to the tasks of military life.
Cons
Potential for a lot of time away from home and family during deployments and long work hours while preparing for these deployments.
- 3.0Aug 9, 2015Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee
Pros
Good advancement opportunity and good pay for the work. There are lots of opportunities to travel and even live email overseas.
Cons
Long hours and weeks and months away from home. The worst though is the politics involved in performance evaluation and promotions as you get more senior.
- 3.0Jul 22, 2021DeckhandCurrent Employee
Pros
Pay is good and meet some good people
Cons
Terrible hours and away from home
