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3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(32,040 total reviews)
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US Navy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 32,040 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Navy 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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5.0
Mar 6, 2009
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Pros

For a young college graduate, becoming an Officer in the US Navy gives you leadership and management as well as verbal and written communications skills from day one. Benefits above the other services include: world travel, the honor of serving as a warfighter (comparing being a Submariner or Naval Aviator vs. an Army or Air Force Communications Officer), camraderie. The Navy builds all of its officers to be leaders and generalists from day one. That may at times mean you have to succeed with little training, but those who swim and don't sink will find they are better leaders because of it. This also gives certain fields, such as Pilots, experience as budget managers, leading maintenance troops, etc, beyond just flying a plane.

Cons

The Navy is a commitment that is not for everyone. It requires years of your life, and you will deploy (but better deployments). Officer Fitness Reports only take into account Commanding Officer's view of your performance, which may not reflect more than their preference. Graduate school opportunities are limited for junior officers.

3.0
Mar 5, 2009
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Pros

There are very few jobs where a recent college graduate will be given so much responsibility and opportunity to achieve results. Almost every career field has specialized training and sets its officers up for success. The best jobs involve leading teams of people. Although the demographic is not very diverse ("white male" could describe the vast majority of commissioned officers), there is a tremendous amount of camaraderie.

Cons

I really think Navy life is best suited for those who are single. Going on cruise is part of the deal; it always has been and always will be. The hours are long. It just makes the job more difficult for husband/wives/fathers/mothers. The detailing process (negotiating orders) is archaic and secretive. It's very difficult to learn about opportunities outside the established norm.

1.0
Mar 3, 2009
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Pros

IF you get lucky and end up under good leadership, you might learn a thing or two about leading people. Also, it is a good way (not a great way) to earn college tuition.

Cons

Long hours, VERY POOR LEADERSHIP, Complete, lack of oversight on leadership, Terrible politics, Sexual politics, leadership will lie about Jr. personnel to cover their butts, LONG HOURS, no recognition of effort, job well done, etc, no one appreciates a junior sailor's input on ANYTHING. Poor medical care, you may spend 13 months (as I did) with a medical issue, with absolutely NO TREATMENT. Also, DO NOT let anyone in your chain of command know about ANY medical issues, they will humiliate you for them, often in front of the whole division.

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