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      Life is short, this job will make it shorter - Lieutenant, Surface Warfare Officer US Navy Employee Review

      1.0
      Sep 22, 2023
      Lieutenant, surface warfare officer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Consistent pay every two weeks and free health care (not the best quality, though)

      Cons

      When you are a hard worker and innovative naturally, the SWO life will make you realize that you can make so much money for less hours as an entrepreneur or at a civilian company. 14-16 hour work days on the ship plus overnight work every 5 days on rotation plus working overnight for full weekends every three weeks. You never get to see your family even when in port.

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      5.0
      Jun 3, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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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.

      1.0
      Jun 5, 2026
      Nuclear machinist mate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Job security is a plus with a large amount of your wage being untaxed as a married e-4.

      Cons

      Work/Life balance just isn't there depending on command.

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