If you want to be an employee, you can't get a better job in the private sector unless you're top management - Engineer US Air Force Employee Review

5.0
Jun 15, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Integrity. Responsibility level not found in private sector. Benefits. Pension. Respect. Recognition.

Cons

Separation from family. Limits to progression/career advancement/salary. Not for someone who'd rather have their own business than be an employee.

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Amazing career, with high potential to explore multiple disciplines.

Cons

Moving multiple times during career.

4.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Teaches you a trade while paying you. Social appreciation. Purpose. If you have no idea what you want to do with your life especially as far as a career goes, run to a recruiter. Regardless of whereever you come from a military career is your stepping stone into middle class and up living and career opportunity.

Cons

Every extra dollar you attempt to make beyond your rank will require more work than you will be paid to do. The real payoff monetarily you get from competing in the military will come in to play during your post life. Confidence, courage, accountability, etc are not standard attributes in people at all.

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