Does Military Sealift Command pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Military Sealift Command employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Military Sealift Command. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Military Sealift Command?

46% of Military Sealift Command employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Military Sealift Command 2.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Military Sealift Command?

Third Assistant Engineer (31) , Third Officer (17) , Engineer (14) , Able Seaman (13) , Supply Utilityman (10) , Third Mate (10) , Deck Cadet (9) , Ordinary Seaman (9) , Second Officer -Navigation/Cargo/Operations (8) , Third Engineer (7) , 3rd Officer (6) , First Assistant Engineer (6) , Second Assistant Engineer (6) , Able Bodied Seaman (5) , Marine Engineer (5)

What are the pros of working at Military Sealift Command according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay traveling around the world is great" ((in 57 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401K." ((in 31 reviews)); "The money is good (not for how much you sail but compared to shoreside jobs)" ((in 31 reviews)); "Its great for people who are single and have no plans for a family life and only cares about making money" ((in 16 reviews)); "The best thing about working for MSC is the vast amount of free training you get." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Military Sealift Command according to real employee reviews?

"Employer wants to know where you are at every moment during your time off so they can recall you early." ((in 22 reviews)); "Terrible Management, the organization hires ex pardoned criminals..." ((in 16 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 13 reviews)); "No outside life; long hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "Even if you are overdue for 7 months past your 4 months due date, your detailer will force you to report back into the waiting pool after only 1 month of vacation." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Military Sealift Command locations?

Norfolk , San Diego , Virginia Beach , Washington , Los Angeles , New York , Charlotte , Honolulu , Seattle , Tampa , Boston , Atlanta , Bayonne , Mobile , Salt Lake City , Portsmouth , Yorktown , Fredericksburg , Peculiar , Saint Louis , Glendale , Yuma , Greensboro , Havelock , Raleigh , Brownfield , Abilene , Houston , Texas City , Poplarville

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3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(423 total reviews)

Rear Adm. Michael A. Wettlaufer

41% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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Military Sealift Command has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 423 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Military Sealift Command 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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423 reviews

2.0

Sep 26, 2024

MSC

Engine utility

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

See different places around the world

Cons

Takes a long time to get relief

1.0

Aug 29, 2024

Avoid for now.

Able seaman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid training for new hires, standard federal benefits.

Cons

Complete division between headquarters and mariners.

4.0

Aug 21, 2024

Money to be made for a sacrifice

Boatswain mate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of OT available. Just don't burn yourself out chasing the money

Cons

Work / Leave rotation. Minimum tour is 4 months, however normally 6 month before relief arrives then it's only a month of leave.

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