U.S. Army Reserve Reviews
Updated 19 Nov 2019
"Ministering is Soldiers and DA Civilians is very rewarding" (in 40 reviews)
"Great Benefits and competitive salary" (in 39 reviews)
"Many deployments, time away from family, some jobs have high inherent risks" (in 44 reviews)
"Like with anything military you should expect to spend time away from your family" (in 36 reviews)
"The army life is very rewarding"
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RecommendsI have been working at U.S. Army Reserve part-time for more than 5 years
Pros
You get to be part of a team
Cons
you have to sign a contract to get hired
U.S. Army Reserve2019-11-19"okayish"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at U.S. Army Reserve part-time
Pros
great benefits great training great opportunities good work environment
Cons
can be too demanding sometimes communications needs improvement
Advice to Management
listen to workers
U.S. Army Reserve2019-11-19"Working for the Reserves"
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I have been working at U.S. Army Reserve part-time for more than 5 years
Pros
- Benefits - Free learning tools
Cons
- Poor leadership - Favoritism - Clashes with civilian schedule sometimes
U.S. Army Reserve2019-11-15"Generally positive experience"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at U.S. Army Reserve part-time for more than 10 years
Pros
You get out of it what you put into it. There are a lot of skills that can be developed that translate well into other personal and professional aspects of life. In particular interpersonal communication skills are useful and provided ample opportunity to be developed. It's a great place to build confidence and life long personal and professional relationships.
Cons
It's just as easy to end up under toxic leadership as excellent, but the worst thing is that in a situation of having to serve under toxic leadership it can seem impossible to see the light at the end of the tunnel, or to get out from under that leadership without leaving the military with an overall bad experience. That said, you're most likely to fall under neutral to slightly good leadership.
Advice to Management
This would require volumes.
U.S. Army Reserve2019-11-11"The United States Army Reserves"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at U.S. Army Reserve part-time for more than a year
Pros
You can have other jobs along with it, you get great benefits, and you only attend one weekend a month.
Cons
It's more difficult to have discipline when you attend so little.
U.S. Army Reserve2019-10-26"Great Training"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at U.S. Army Reserve part-time for more than a year
Pros
Great Training, Good for go getters, Good Insurance
Cons
Its the military, Can be stressful, Threat of Deployments always something to keep in mind.
Advice to Management
Focus on Morale
U.S. Army Reserve2019-10-25"Environmental Protection Specialist"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookI worked at U.S. Army Reserve full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Excellent team. People are great.
Cons
Reactionary. Very fluid environment. Mandatory training detracts from mission accomplishment.
Advice to Management
Military operation.
U.S. Army Reserve2019-10-25"Na"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at U.S. Army Reserve part-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Honor, pride, money, travel, brotherhood
Cons
Time away from family
Advice to Management
None
U.S. Army Reserve2019-10-17"Teamwork Atmosphere"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at U.S. Army Reserve part-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Teamwork focused Professional work environment My personal and favorite element of military service is putting our Nation before petty politics. If you want to work for an organization that is results-oriented, the Army is the place for you. You can see the effects your hard work has in real-time and you get to learn from the most experienced leaders in the military.
Cons
A lot is expected from TPU soldiers, and, without more time than a single weekend, duty becomes sometimes PowerPoint fluffing.
Advice to Management
Less PowerPoint, more field training.
U.S. Army Reserve2019-10-12"Transitioning Service member - Active TS/SCI, Certificated Information System Technician"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at U.S. Army Reserve full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Service to the country that comes with A LOT of benefits.
Cons
I really do not have anything.
Advice to Management
None at this time because management is constantly receiving training to be better managers.
U.S. Army Reserve2019-10-10