Working at Department of the Army — Reviews by Employees

I have worked for dozens of companies during my career. I was lucky enough to land a job with the Department of the Army as a Supervisory Engineer. I have never worked for an employer where I have felt soo much respect for my job, and encouragement for higher education and training. I wish I did this 5 years earlier. Companies play political games that get people fired. With a Department of the Army position, people can play politics all they want, but it is not dirty, it doesn't result in people getting laid off. So the petty backstabbing is almost non existent. I get a FERS plan, which is effectively a Pension plan (how many companies give this?), and I get to make systems work for our young men and women who are fighting (and some of them dying) in Afganistan. I actually make slightly more than I did in private industry. I consider myself not only lucky to be working for the Department of the Army, but privelaged. I encourage anyone who is fed up with Defense Contractors (just read about them on this site) to try the DA or any branch of the DoD, I think you'll be very happy you did.

The Army is a great place to work. Not only is job security unmatched, but you have the flexibility to do the kinds of things you want to do and plenty of room to grow and learn within the organization. You sacrifice a good amount of pay (especially if you're an engineer or scientist) to get the benefits the government offers but with that also comes a good balance between work / life and an even better work environment. These are things that cannot be matched in most industries, so I'll take that over a great salary any day. I'd highly recommend looking anywhere within the Department of Defense, especially for younger college grads ... it's a great place to start a career.

I didnt finish high scool and my teachers always said Id never do nothin with myself. I work for the Army now and I,m getting promotted to GS7 this fall! Whos laghing now huh????

This is a GREAT place to bee. Were the best of the best, and we only take the BEST. If you wanna be part of somthing special, join us.

My job is great. I live 20 minutes from work, and my boss is at the casino 5 hours out of the work day, so I come and go as I please. It is a government job, so show up get a pay check, and get promoted, no college needed.