Decent job with fair pay, great work life balance, and terrific benefits. - Mechanical Engineer US Navy Employee Review

3.0
Jun 3, 2017
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Pros

Anything over 40 hours is paid overtime which is huge, although overtime is limited by budget. Work life balance is great, and flexible schedules are available. Some people work 9s or 10s to take every other Friday or every Friday off. The work can be challenging and interesting at times. Coworkers are very friendly.

Cons

Starting salaries are probably lower than private industry average. Upward mobility is in many ways limited to the amount of time you have worked there.

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5.0
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Pros

Military life is very fulfilling and full of benefits.

Cons

Extra duties can damper morale.

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.

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