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

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"I have been in the Marine Corps for 13 years and had a wonderful time. I would recommend the Marine Corps to anyone who loves their country and wants an adventure. It is not easy, but the Marines don't claim to be. If you think you are up for a challenge, then be a Marine!"
Posted 10 years ago in Quantico, VA

Working at United States Marine Corps in San Diego, CA: 57 Employee Reviews

Infantry

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

"Structure."

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

"Away from home months at a time."

Avionics Technician

"Great growing opportunity."

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

"Travel and opportunity."

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

"Little family time."

Gunnery Sergeant

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

"I enjoyed the sense of pride that came along with serving my country. I enjoyed the camaraderie, necessity of teamwork and overall accomplishment that came with the job."

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

"Be aggressive and open minded at the same time."

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

"I had very little control over my life. I had served 9 years with very little to show for it. I had no chance to further my education or have much of a social life after a very long time."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management is a matter of patience. In order to efficiently manage a team, a manager must be open minded, patient and firm. Lead by example."

Turbine Engine Mechanic

"Great career I am leaving, but it is not for everyone, personal life and balancing work is hard when you are on deployment all the time."

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

"Great organization, great personnel, great work force."

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

"It is what you make of it."

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

"Nothing at all."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the great work."

Communications Chief

"Only the strong need apply."

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

"Everyday is a different challenge."

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

"Start by getting yourself in good shape."

IT Project Manager

"I joined the USMC to give my career a jumpstart."

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

"Professional environment, great benefits."

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

"Be ready for a lot of intense workout sessions."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Certain personnel do not demonstrate any leadership skills and should not be in such a position."

Human Resources Administrator

"Great to serve the country, and a lot of experience to be obtained."

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

"I loved working with other Marines, and being a part of a great organization."

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

"Study for the ASVAB"

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

"The frequent relocation"

Production Officer

"Overall, it was a great experience."

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

"It was a definite challenge being in the USMC!"

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

"The only downside of being in the USMC was the War in Iraq."

Warehouse Chief

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

"Stability."

Squad Leader

"Is a Brother/Sisterhood but is a hard lifestyle."

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

"The camaraderie of my peers, travel, and adventure. The USMC had great benefits and the job was never the same."

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

"Work on physical strength and endurance before entering."

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

"Love the marine corps, but after a while it takes a toll on your body as well as risk factor from deployments."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Remember that you were once in your subordinates position."

Master Sergeant

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

"Travel and adventure."

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

"Instability, deployment, war."

Sergeant

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

"Leadership."

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

"Does not let you freely think."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Lighten up!"

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