Not what it used to be - Submarine Sonar Technician US Navy Employee Review

1.0
Jun 22, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Once in a lifetime opportunities and operating absolute bleeding edge technology, secure benefits, everything you expect from the military.

Cons

Terrible leadership, low pay, extremely risk adverse culture, toxic work environments, terrible hours, poorly maintained/for profit housing, this goes beyond the expected privations of military service in a peace time environment. Deferred maintenance and increasingly extended shipyard cycles on top of op tempos with and ever insecurely decreasing budget put enormous stress upon lower enlisted and junior officers. High levels of mental illness and suicide among heavily armed personal make for a dangerous and depressing situation

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Pros

Great benefits, great salary, great mission.

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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