Great opportunity but lots of work - Network Engineer US Army Employee Review

3.0
May 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The Army gave me a place to go other than college. They put a roof over my head, gave me free healthcare, and trained me from the ground up for my new job. I have been able to work with many different people in many different specialties, and I have learned so much.

Cons

The work-life balance is very poor. Many senior leaders abuse the fact that you are on call 24/7. Many late nights doing tasks that could be completed the next day. It is also very difficult to chose your own career path because at the end of the day what you leadership says is final.

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Cons

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Pros

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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