Only if you have nowhere else. - Nuclear Machinist Mate US Navy Employee Review

3.0
Apr 20, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay. Benefits are good once you get out. (ie GI Bill, VA loan for a home) Meet some good people and make friends for life.

Cons

Duty days are the worst things in the world. You are stuck on the boat for 24 hours. Underway is not as bad as it seems just depends on how you adapt.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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