Great short term opportunity - E5 - Army - Sergeant US Army Employee Review

3.0
Apr 27, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

For someone just out of high school the pay and benefits are better than most available jobs. The education and experienced gained are priceless. Great opportunity to travel to interesting locations.

Cons

Poor work/life balance, it's more if a lifestyle than a job. Expect long hours and to work some weekends. Volatile work intensity, some days can be boring and slow, other days can push your mental and physical limits.

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 14, 2026
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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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