It is not just a job - E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, 1st Class US Navy Employee Review

Health Insurance, life Insurance, 30 days of leave, travel, tuition assistance, post 9/11 GI Bill, tax free shopping on base.

Requires extended periods away from home, work life balance can be a challenge, pay tends to be less than the private sector for skilled professions.

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.

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.