It is what you make of it... - Active Duty Infantryman (RTO) US Army Employee Review

3.0
Jun 11, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

The camaraderie is definitely a plus. There are great leaders to be found in the Army, you won't ever forget the great ones. You'll never pay a dime for any medical expenses.

Cons

You'll be stand in awe as the least competent person you've ever met in your life gets promoted. You have no control over your life. You go where they tell you to, when they tell you to. It was for this reason that I chose not to re-enlist. It ultimately comes down to this: Life in the army (as an enlisted soldier) is as easy as it gets. Be where you're supposed to be when you're supposed to be there, and in the correct uniform. You'll always have a roof over your head, a meal on your plate, and access to medical care. In exchange, however, you give up your freedom. It doesn't matter how sadistic your boss is, you'll report to him every day and his superiors will not care how poorly he treats you. If they feel like calling everyone back on Saturday afternoon, you WILL report back, regardless of whatever family commitments you have.

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Pros

Great career opportunities available, great pay

Cons

Long hours, time away from family, frequent relocation.

4.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Pros: Working in the Army provides strong opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and responsibility at an early stage. The organization builds discipline, accountability, resilience, and the ability to operate under pressure. It also offers stable pay, benefits, retirement opportunities, education benefits, healthcare, and access to advanced training. For individuals who want to lead teams, manage operations, solve complex problems, and serve a larger mission, the Army provides valuable experience that can transfer into civilian careers in operations, program management, training, logistics, compliance, security, and leadership.

Cons

Cons: The Army can be demanding because the mission often comes first, which can affect work-life balance, family time, and personal flexibility. Frequent changes in priorities, long hours, additional duties, administrative requirements, and high operational tempo can create stress and burnout. Career progression can also depend on timing, assignments, leadership, and organizational needs, not just individual performance. While the Army provides strong leadership experience, some military roles and accomplishments can be difficult to translate clearly to civilian employers without careful resume and profile wording.

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