one of the best experiences of my life - Anonymous employee US Army Employee Review

4.0
Sep 17, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Meeting new people Working with people from different backgrounds Exceptional training Benifits are unmatched by any other employee Promotions are given to those who earn them.

Cons

No time with family Deployments Takes a physical toll on your body after several years Pay Long hours, average work day for me 15 hrs.

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Great on a resume Education benefits (e.g. Montgomery) Free certifications; SkillBridge programs when leaving Phenomenal mentorship from seasoned leaders (Mostly) predictable work schedule Guaranteed career progression opportunities Potential for unique schools (airborne, air assault, rangers) A lot of time for personal development (if good leadership) Free healthcare VA benefits after leaving the service Huge veteran community after service

Cons

Sometimes unpredictable and very long work hours Not a lot of room for personal development (if bad leadership) Clearly unfit individuals in leadership positions in every unit A lot of time away from family when deployed/on rotation Moving from duty locations every few years on average Work may take a heavy toll on personal health Being treated like a child as a 30+ year old Overbearing emphasis on inclusivity and diversity for a military organization

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