Working at United States Marine Corps in San Diego, CA: 57 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Diego, CA Area

"The Marine Corps is its own beast, but if you can handle the high tempo environment and have the ability to obey orders, then this is the place for you."

"5 yrs as helicopter mechanic. 3 overseas deployments in 4 yrs. Loved every minute of it. 4 yrs as instructor. Loved that even more. Been out for two years and miss it every day."

"I've been with the Marine Corps for nearly 8 years. There has been definitely a lot of love and hate relationship with this occupation. Although the bad times were really bad, I managed to make the best of a worst situation. I was able to complete my Masters and receive numerous industry certifications that I am able to translate into the real world. The experience of leadership and project management is invaluable."

"Honor, courage and commitment."

"I've worked for the United States Marine Corps for 7 years now. I can honestly say it's been a great experience, unfortunately I will be getting medically separated due to a gunshot wound. I can still function normally but the military has deemed me combat ineffective due to my injury. I would have loved to serve with the Military for 20 years but fate has a way of turning things around."

What do you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"I like being around all my friends and knowing they have my back."

What don't you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"I disagree with how the promotion system works. Many people are more deserving than the ones that get it by default."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Always be there for your employees and ask how they are doing from time to time."

What do you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"Too many chiefs not enough Indians. Disciplined but micromanaging leaves something to be desired."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Get everything you can out of it, do your time honorably and with maximum and move on to bigger and better things before it becomes redundant."

What don't you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"Competing for promotions seem so sacrificing you might as well begin a new career."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Productivity would be based on tasks and mission accomplishment. As opposed to checking boxes."

"This was a great time and I have learned a lot."

What do you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"Everything I have done which made me who I am."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Strive for the stars and grab what you can, it gets better."

What don't you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"How we are promoted by those who don't know us."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't have those who don't work with us have a say in our promotions."

"It was great working with a division that has a lot."

What do you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"Everything I have done, which made me who I am."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Strive for the stars and grab what you can, it gets better"

What don't you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"How we are promoted by those who don't know us."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't have those who don't work with us have a say in our promotions."

What do you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"I enjoy the work ethic that we all share inside the organization."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Maintain a strong work ethic. This will be rewarding in the future because the Marine Corps is down sizing."

What don't you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"The work load sometimes becomes overbearing when combined with deadlines and the amount of time spent at work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There is not a lot I would change inside of the Marine Corps. I would emphasize listening to feedback from the junior workers and put more focus on interoffice communication."

What do you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"Getting paid every two weeks, and 30 days of paid vacation a year."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do some soul searching and realize that you are more important than your country."

What don't you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"The hours, the pay, the leadership, the lifestyle, the culture of mediocrity."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make you responsible for your own actions, not the actions of your peers."

"Gratifying."

What do you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"I enjoyed the health and education benefits rewarded from service."

What don't you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"The separation from family 90% of each year. Frequent Combat Deployments."

What do you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"The new experiences and the teamwork and support you get."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"it would be a very exciting and rewarding career for anyone wanting an adventure."

What don't you like about working at United States Marine Corps?

"The travel and being away from the family for long periods of time."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My leaders were very well organized and always willing to help."

"Great experience, leadership, and camaraderie."