Where did the office go? - DCA US Navy Employee Review

4.0
Nov 29, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Travel and education are unbeatable. If you like to work in a high paced environment where you never know what the next challenge will be, then you will love the Navy. There is no "normal" day in the life of a Naval Officer and if that excites you then you have found the rigth career.

Cons

Travel; if you don't like the idea that your office is most likely never going to be in the same place for much longer than a week or two, then you won't like the Navy. Long hours are the norm and most days you aquire more tasks than you had a chance to finish perpetuating your work list well beyond your tenure. Constant leadership changeout (you included) leads to a lot blind siding of events or task that should have been accomplished "yesterday."

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

It is what you make out of it. You'll have good days and bad days. It's all dependent on your leadership. That can make or break the command. Medical is free, but can take a while to get seen. You'll meet a lot of new people and could travel around the world depending on your duty station. Education benefits and training.

Cons

Medical can take a while to get seen, unless it's an emergency. If you're single, the pay isn't that great, but you don't have to much to worry about for bills if you live on base. If you're on sea duty billet, your work life balance will be terrible.

5.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Provides excellent structure and allows for individual growth and provides excellent resources and benefits for those looking to make a career out of it.

Cons

Last minute tasking puts a damper on planning and scheduling.

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