Lead around on a leash - Anonymous employee US Army Employee Review

2.0
Mar 26, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits with everything you need to meet your basic needs. Plenty of training to perform the job you are given.

Cons

Not for the person of above average intelligence. The culture is designed to subjugate people and as such insults people of higher intelligence. Christian religion is indoctrinated into events and clearly pushed on recruits as witnessed in basic where you have a choice on Sunday to either to to church or do hard labor. Seriously?

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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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