CTN - good until you get good, then you're worth more than they'll ever pay you. - Cryptologic Technician Networks US Navy Employee Review

4.0
Jan 24, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Training. They'll train you like crazy and give you a skillset that is uncommon in the civilian world. Clearance helps too.

Cons

After you get over the first 3 years, the military life starts to drag on you. You see contractors doing what you do, making 2x as much, and you start wondering "what am I doing here"

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Pros

its a job and they pay you

Cons

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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.

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