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487th FA BN, Hawaii Army National Guard - National Guard Army National Guard Employee Review

2.0
Sep 29, 2014
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Pros

Very excellent pay and benefits- equivalent to most careers requiring a 4 year degree. Excellent amount of vacation/paid days off available. Excellent medical plan. GI-Bill is awesome. There are few truly qualified and hardworking personnel. The facility supervisor was truly a good supervisor, but was unable to both balance his own work and with managing inefficient subordinates- some key superiors above him were toxic.

Cons

Widespread practice of favoritism by senior personnel. Several cliques or "Good old boys" groups exists that made it a toxic environment.Preference to employees that are into alcohol use. An open and unsecure facility, old and worn- roof leaks. Too many unhappy personnel (maybe 70%) with personal problems affecting their professional work- marital problems/infidelity, financial problems/debt issues, heavy alcohol use, family problems, etc.

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Cons

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Pros

Stable full-time military pay and benefits BAH/BAS and retirement points add up fast Networking with schools, community leaders, and Soldiers Leadership and public speaking skills improve a lot More independence than many traditional military jobs Can help change people’s lives and careers Good experience for future management/sales/customer service roles Opportunity for awards, recognition, and career progression Usually less physically demanding than combat arms positions Learn recruiting, interviewing, and marketing skills

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High pressure mission and quota environment Long hours, especially at the end of the month or FY Constant phone calls, texts, and follow-ups after hours Rejection and ghosting happen constantly Can be mentally exhausting and stressful Balancing command expectations with applicant realities is tough Public perception of recruiters can sometimes be negative Difficult to fully disconnect during leave or weekends Heavy admin work and paperwork requirements Burnout is common if leadership/support is weak

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