An Unforgettable Career - Anonymous employee US Army Employee Review

5.0
May 22, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Best decision I ever made. Teaches self-discipline and helps develope excellent core values early in life. The education opportunities are amazing - the GI Bill paid for my Bachelor's Degree. Excellent compensation package along with an unparrallelled retirement package.

Cons

This career is not for someone that does not like to travel around and live in different places. Must be able to wear the same clothes everday and give up things like warm showers/meals once in awhile. If you like piercings, long hair and ink in visible places - this is probably not going to work out very well.

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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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