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 56 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401K." ((in 27 reviews)); "The money is good (not for how much you sail but compared to shoreside jobs)" ((in 27 reviews)); "Its great for people who are single and have no plans for a family life and only cares about making money" ((in 14 reviews)); "This is an excellent opportunity for many job careers ,excellent benefits,Travel and see the World get a different perspective on life ,looking for money for a entrepreneurship,college,or just want a career at sea with many advancement oppurtunities this is the job for you." ((in 5 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)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 15 reviews)); "Management always trying new and innovative ways to chisle money and time away from the employees." ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours away from home" ((in 10 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 9 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

Military Sealift Command reviews

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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (423 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

423 reviews

2.0

Sep 25, 2010

Short of People in a Recession?

Radio electronic technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job security, pay, and travel. The pay is dependent on whether you get a decent supervisor or ship's Master. You get a bad ship and you will waste 4 months of your time (more since personel are overdue 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 days reliefs).

Cons

Biased job assignments and promotions. Norfolk Office Staff treats Civmars on ships like dirt. Poor living conditions and time at home. Management always trying new and innovative ways to chisle money and time away from the employees. If you are not sucking up 24/7 to the powers that be you are going to get the worst assignments and zero training for advancement.

1.0

Dec 2, 2009

Only for the Money

Third mate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There's a lot of money to be made very quickly. Your checks here will go straight into the bank, as you will see lots of different countries.

Cons

Too many to list. Inept leadership, terrible communication between leadership and crew, and very little consideration for time off. It doesn't matter if you've sailed a year straight with them (away from family and kids), they will want you to back after three weeks. Your detailer will not be sympathetic to anything you give them.

4.0

Jun 11, 2008

communications and enterntainment specialist

Communications

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

adventure, see the world, used to be many interesting people

Cons

working with the navy, navy has become a bunch of useless windbags,

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