Government Employment - Mechanical Engineer US Navy Employee Review

1.0
Mar 24, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are nice. Can't say much more than that.

Cons

Management is terrible. Impossible to get anything done do to the constant derailment of an out-of-control bureaucracy. Skills and abilities mean absolutely nothing when it comes time for review/promotions. All that is considered is a bunch of irrelevant government training. Basically if you try to get your job done, you aren't attending ridiculous training courses and you fall behind the incompetent in terms of pay. Terrible system. I would rather work for a place that bases promotions and advancement on merit. Also, there is a lot of "good ol boys". If you are family or friend you will go far. Top down directives, bottom up funding.

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Opportunities to travel and see the world

Cons

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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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