US Army provides great benefits and pays for college. - Military Intelligence Sergeant First Class US Army Employee Review

5.0
Dec 11, 2011
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Pros

The Army will pay for college during service and another three years of college after you get out. Pay is good and support for family is great. Overall, the US Army is a very honorable way to earn a retirement income.

Cons

Deployments are never fun, which includes too much time away from family in the worst possible living conditions.

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Pros

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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