4.0
30 Sept 2008
Current employee
Tucson, AZ
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Great retirement benefits after 20 years of service. Great travel opportunities (relocations every 2-4 years). The opportunity to work with a huge cross-section of America. The (perceived) prestige of fighting for a noble cause (our country).
Cons
Although my normal work week is Mon through Fri, I am constantly "on call" and often have to work 12 hour days. Also, there's the constant threat of being deploying for up to one year at a time (although it's typically for 4 or 6 months) to austere environments (Afghanistan, Iraq, etc.). It's definitely not a "family friendly" job, its benefits are excellent. Homeownership is not always an option.