Good pay but not enough time off - Boatswain Mate Military Sealift Command Employee Review

Users say... "Good pay traveling around the world is great" "The money is good (not for how much you sail but compared to shoreside jobs)" "Good benefits and 401K." "Its great for people who are single and have no plans for a family life and only cares about making money" "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." 

Users say... "Employer wants to know where you are at every moment during your time off so they can recall you early." "Management is horrible, they treat mariners like garbage." "No work life balance at all" "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." "No outside life; long hours"