More opportunities are in the Civilian world. - Anonymous employee US Army Employee Review

2.0
May 30, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You receive a paycheck every 1st and 15th of the month. You are given 30 days a year to take off and those days can be rolled over into following years up to 60 days.

Cons

Simply the military sucks the life out of you especially if you are a GOOD leader. I emphasize good leader because 8 out of 10 NCO's/Officers suck at there job and are only there to do their 20 years and get out. Usually good leaders will get out and find civilian sector jobs that actually respect them.

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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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