LS3 Petty Officer 3rd class - LS3 US Navy Employee Review

3.0
Apr 25, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I loved being able to live outside the U.S. for a while and I got to experience living in Japan. I've always wanted to go there and it was a dream to be able to live there. The Navy provides you free health care, dental, some life insurance and career training in whatever job you're in. Also use the Post 9/11 GI Bill!!! It's the best reason to join. It was a the first and so far only job where strangers looked up to me for doing it and that never got old.

Cons

Choose your rate, choose your fate. You hear that a lot in the Navy/Military. If you're going to join, go in with your dream job in mind and do not let them talk you into another. It may take you a bit longer to get it but it's very much worth it. The Navy can be a very tough job and if you like what you do it will help you in so many ways. Also don't listen to anyone about how great career opportunities are after the military. Just cause you were in the military doesn't mean employers are going to choose you over the next guy. Whatever you do in the military try to make yourself more marketable for the outside world because everyone gets out sooner or later.

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Pros

Opportunities to travel and see the world

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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