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      3.8

      65% would recommend to a friend

      (32,014 total reviews)
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      Sean Stackley

      66% approve of CEO

      57% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Career opportunities

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Senior management

      2.6

      Work/Life balance

      US Navy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 32,014 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Navy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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      32K reviews
      2.0
      Jan 6, 2009

      There is some good, but a lot of not so good to serving in the Navy

      Pilot
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      Pros

      No doubt being able to complete missions is the most satisfying part of the job. Some missions are really rewarding and worthwhile. At the end of some days you can feel certain you did something positive. The pay is good too. No 18 year old kid, unless he's a computer wiz, will get paid what an E-1 in the military does, and officer pay is very good. Some of the leaders we have a truly amazing people, outstanding role models for junior personnel.

      Cons

      That being said, most of your days will not be so rewarding. A great deal of your time will be spent spinning in circles because the senior leadership can't figure out where to go, or what it wants to do. You'll also be away from home and family a great deal. Expect to miss MANY holidays and special days (birthdays, and such).

      4.0
      Oct 31, 2008

      Not just a job. It's an adventure

      Aviation rescue swimmer
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      Pros

      Unlimited ability to advance and improve. Sense of pride and accomplishment that can be obtained nowhere else. They give you all the training you need, provide a full ride through school if you are willing to work for it, and there is less discrimination than almost anywhere you could work.

      Cons

      The downside would certainly be having to deploy away from family for extended periods of time in colse quarters with others and having little to no personal space. Another down side is obviously the money. While the compensation is fair considering that most come in at the entry level with little or no education, it is still just not a lot of money.

      2.0
      Oct 28, 2008

      An Honest Assessment of Working for the Government

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Maintain health benefits through retirement. Government holidays. Highly stable work. (No real fear of getting laid off)

      Cons

      The federal government is as big, bureaucratic and political as you think it is. No payoff for extra / hard work. Little recognition when you do well. Much of the workforce has past there prime, and are retired in place. (They actually call it that, Retired In Place) Middle management can be awful.

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