Its not for everyone... - Aviation Machinist Mate US Navy Employee Review

3.0
27 Jan 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get a chance to see the world. You forge great relationships with people from all parts of the world. You become more disciplined.. For me the Navy really helped me believe in myself, and be proud of what I do, and appreciate everything more. The G.I. Bill is also very important, it provides a future help for you, if you decide that you dont want to make a career out of the Navy.

Cons

Being out to sea is very hard on your person/family affairs. I have seen many families fall apart, for what ever the reason... I never really feel like im "home" because everything is always temporary.

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5.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

Benefits, Job Security, Training, College

Cons

Displacement, Long hours, Low starting pay.

5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It is what you make out of it. You'll have good days and bad days. It's all dependent on your leadership. That can make or break the command. Medical is free, but can take a while to get seen. You'll meet a lot of new people and could travel around the world depending on your duty station. Education benefits and training.

Cons

Medical can take a while to get seen, unless it's an emergency. If you're single, the pay isn't that great, but you don't have to much to worry about for bills if you live on base. If you're on sea duty billet, your work life balance will be terrible.

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