U.S. Navy Employer Reviews

It was a great experience, but its not for everyone.
Long work hours, a lot of inspections, and tours.
i have learned a lot about fuel systems and different types of fuels and oils. Also firefighting/Damage Control.

My experience with the Navy was very helpful in developing me into an adult. It gave me real responsibility and purpose for the first time in my life. Unfortunately I was not placed with a very good command for my first duty station and it let me know that this wasn't a career choice for me. I do believe that the military is a great organization and – more... would be a great career choice for anyone to choose, but, as I said, it was ultimately not for me. – less

There is not a single typical day at work in the Military, moreover the Navy. I learned to be Honorable, for what I've become. I learned to have Courage and face whatever the day brings, and I learned to have Commitment with tasks that I undertook. Strong management makes strong employees. The best experience I've yet; working with people from all walks – more... of life, different countries, states, religions, and cultures. The hardest part of the job was leaving love ones behind for an indefinite time. The most enjoyable part of the job was been successful as a team and accomplishing our duty. – less

Long hours and hard work with extremely satisfying results.

most powerful navy in the world, great opportunity for experience.

As with any job in the military, stress and changes in lifestyle are to be expected. While both of those things were never in short order, the rewards and effects of mine and my team's product made it worth it. Having the chance to travel the world, telling stories, experiencing dangerous situations and being able to be a passive observer was something – more... I'll never forget. Seeing the looks on family member's faces when they get see a photo or video of their loved ones thousands of miles away was enough thanks for me.

After 5 years in the Navy, I learned that there is always an end to difficult situations if you have enough motivation to keep going. Even if you are almost done with your project and have just been told to start over, a little bit of positivity can go a long way to get you to the finish line. – less

Cooked breakfast,lunch, and dinner on a daily basis.
Cooked for Hospital staff,employees, and for personelle being seen iin the Hospital.
I love to cook

Lots of cleaning. Learned a trade. Able to manage many new sailors. The best co-workers you could ask for. Being away from your friends and family. Floating in the middle of the ocean.

A typical day was always sunny and everybody smiling. I learned how to work well with others and how to complete the tasks given to me in a timely manner. Management in the military is always open to ideas and willing to get their hands dirty with you as well. I enjoyed working with my fellow ship mates, it was like family away from home. Hardest part – more... of the job were the deployments leaving your family is never easy. I enjoyed going to different countries. – less

United States Navy taught me how to be a professional and to be great at my craft of being and engineer.

The US Navy has showed me different parts of the world. I have learned to work with my hands and well with others. I have learned experience with electrical engineering. I worked from 7am to basically anytime past 5pm. I have learned time management. I found joy when I was tasked with an assignment and I gave a hundred percent. When I did not know the – more... answer I would try my hardest to find one. I was in a very good work environment where my co-workers were always there when you needed a hand. – less

A typical day at the job as the I.T department head would start at 7:00 am. I'd usually have to do repairs to the localized database that I managed which was used to maintain accountability for all transients present at TPU Bangor. That would usually take up to an hour. Afterwards I'd typically have up to 5 new user accounts daily that I'd have to prepare – more... for N-65 (our civilian I.T counterparts) for approval and was in charge of giving Information Assurance training to those users. After that I'd run through several trouble calls that I had submitted to me by various sailors throughout the command. I'd usually have up to 5 basic hardware repairs that I'd do myself, the rest were done through NMCI contracted services. I learned quite a bit during my service in terms of qualifications and very valued IT skills, but the most important traits I learned were perserverance, loyalty and devotion and dedication to your job and to your fellow sailors. The hardest part of my job was the Database Management aspect. The hardest thing I ever did was during a tech refresh. We received all new machines and the localized access database wouldn't work on our new computers, and that database is mission critical for our command to even function. No one could figure the problem out so I got on it and after 5 hours with no luck from our civilian counterparts from N65 or NMCI i figured out that the VBA macros weren't being read properly because the database had to be self extracted and put into the C-drive encrypted through the guardian edge program and decrypted into the drive in order for the computer to understand it because it was in a language that the computers couldn't read. Had it not been for my functional security cert that i received a month prior which touched on encryption and decryption, I probably wouldn't have figured this out! My most enjoyable part of the job honestly was just knowing that people could come to me for help with things they couldn't understand and I was able to be of service to them and help them with a smile on my face! – less

A typical day at work consisted of maintaining the communication systems onboard ship. I learned how to repair telephones, televisions, and many types of circuit systems. Management was pretty fair. Considering I had to live with my co-workers on the ship, we got along great. The hardest part of the job was being away from home for months at a time – more... while on deployment. The most enjoyable part of the job was the chance to travel around the world and visit other countries and cultures. – less

A typical day at work consisted of performing the job location in which an individual was placed. I could have been an auditor for a day, logging flight hours for our pilots, or ordering parts, we just never knew what to expect. I learned many things while serving in the military. I learned discipline, work ethics, responsibility, many different job – more... titles, how to cope, and many other pertinent aspects of life. Management was exceptional with the staff. Management was very knowledgeable in their positions and was always willing to assist a new serviceman with learning the ropes of their job and the military in general. The hardest part of the job was leaving your family for week and even months at a time it is very hard when there are small children involved. the most enjoyable part of the job was travel, meeting new people and learning many job titles on a regular basis. – less

Its a good place to work. I am leaving due to long separations from my family. Would recommend!

To be able to serve the country is a honor, it was not easy. To be able to sign up for one job and yet to be able to do numerous was something I was not expecting, but learned quickly since it was required. Meeting and serving with thousands of people all over the country and world was a wonderful experience.

I've been in for just shy of 20 years. While I've learned a lot about the world, and life in general, it has really put a drain on my family life-- I went through two divorces, and I believe my deployment schedule and operation tempo caused the demise of one of them. I will say the bennies are good-- Free medical, reduced-price dental, inexpensive life – more... insurance; use of the Commissary and base exchange (prices are comparable to your local supermarket or walmart, but you don't pay sales tax on anything). Those things almost make up for the pay you will get (you could probably do better on "the outside", in the civilian/private sectors, especially if you are in a technical field, such as Information Dominance, Information Systems, or Electronics). For the most part, it's practically guaranteed that you will get paid twice a month (on the 1st and the 15th), unless they screw up your pay (which has happened to me on occasion)-- so yes, the money will be there, but there just won't be much of it.
Since I've been in, I've seen the Navy change so much. It's not quite as fun as it used to be-- "kinder, gentler" and more "politically correct" now, so the image of the drunken Sailor is going away, due to so many rules and regulations about what personnel do in their off-duty time (i.e., where they can go, how long they can be out, even so far as to what websites they can and can't go to). And not to be speaking out of contempt, but the current upper leadership in DC isn't all that great, and has been pushing harder for the removal of many benefits (including retirement pay/pensions, healthcare, and education benefits-- military-wide).
All in all, a nice ride, but for you "younger guys" coming in-- get your education while you're in, learn your job; then get out. DO NOT make a career out of it. – less

Long hours. 30 days paid vacation per year. Paid eduction and medical benefits

I loved working with the military and going all over the world.

More people should serve at least one term in the military. You can learn a trade, make good money and benefits, travel, and serve your country all at the same time.
It is very diverse, so that gives you an opportunity to serve with people from all walks of life.
The time apart from family SUCKS, but there's a saying. If the Navy wanted you to have – more... a family, they would issue you one.
The best part was having the satisfaction that I served my country and did my part to keep us safe from our enemies. – less