US Navy, not just a Job and Adventure!?! - Sonar Technician Submarines Chief Petty Officer. US Navy Employee Review

4.0
16 Jan 2009
Recommend
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Pros

You are on the pointy end of the stick defending the US and its intrests. You work with great people and it is an adventure. (really I am telling the truth!)

Cons

Long Long Long hours! 6 to 12 to 15 month deployments.... Danger and sometimes fear. (But hey that is the adventure!) Then the fact that you have to be an officer or involved in nuclear power to make big money, Most Junior Officers and senior enlisted do not understand respect but often preach it. Think of it like this... every one is required to do Physical Training, the middle and junior ranks are tracked on completion, but if you are senior enlisted or an officer you can not go /do it and get away with it. plus they are the ones to write the review so they are great at it even though they fail to met the standard.

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5.0
25 Mar 2026
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Pros

Pay, benefits, travel, training, and leadership opportunities.

Cons

Move often, no master in any field.

5.0
3 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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