Pay is bad but the company and co-workers are great. - Sales Associate Navy Exchange Employee Review

3.0
Jul 7, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

It is a non profit federal job. So once you are in unless you completely mess up you dont have to worry about losing your job. The honolulu NEX is a HUGE family. For the most part we all get along and are happy at work. You have MWR privileges like free usage of military gyms, theaters and MWR sponsored classes. I am provided with a free bus pass and CAC.

Cons

The flex, part time, and full time tier is frustrating. Flexs are your entry position. As a flex you have no benefits, single digit pay, and a hard time moving up in the company. In hawaii if you are not local you are not welcome here. It is hard to break through that but if you are a positive person with a good work ethic it is possible.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work Life Balance Interesting Work Travel Pension and Good benefits

Cons

Compensation quite a bit below market compared to private sector

2.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Buying at the NEX (Tax free items, Scratch Cards. Clearance, Gas) & Base Access (Gym, Commissary, Amenities)

Cons

immediate supervisors were ignorant in how to manage multiple tasks and people despite working over a decade at establishment. Completely ruined working environment for sales associates if they did not like you.

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