Being a Chief is the best job in the Navy. - E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer US Navy Employee Review

4.0
7 Sept 2009
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Pros

Being a Chief is the most rewarding job in the Navy and the networking is the best. Leading junior Sailors and grooming the junior officers is the best part of the job.

Cons

Long hours and possible time away from the families due to long deployments and having to go on a IA is probably the worst part.

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5.0
7 Apr 2026
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Pros

Lots of opportunities. Great promotion scales.

Cons

Promotion can lag abilities. You are tied to government demands.

5.0
3 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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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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