good start to a challenging job - Nuclear Submarine Propulsion Operator US Navy Employee Review

4.0
Dec 23, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Really good benefits (i.e. inexpensive medical, dental, insurance). Pay raises according to years in service.

Cons

A lot of the time away from family and friends. Really hard to use leave time.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Job security and job fulfillment

Cons

Time away from growing family

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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