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DismissThe United States Army is a federal organization. It is responsible for land-based military operations and national defense.
army.milRating based on 126 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at United States Army
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at United States Army get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid break.
How we know this
85% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does United States Army give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
93% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at United States Army do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
39% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 67% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at United States Army worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do United States Army workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
63% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for United States Army workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at United States Army?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
47% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 115 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do United States Army managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
39% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at United States Army?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
48% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Only some students say it’s good
Is a United States Army job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
57% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at United States Army good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
48% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at United States Army feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at United States Army get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
49% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at United States Army?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
76% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at United States Army enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
68% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at United States Army recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at United States Army?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at United States Army?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think United States Army’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how United States Army is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
55% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How United States Army ranks
United States Army ranks joint 27th to work for out of military and defense.
- 27= United States Navy
- 27= United States Army
- 29 Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of April 23, 2025.
United States Army job reviews
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Best thing
The best thing about my job is the on the job mentorship I get.
Worst thing
The worst thing about my job is maybe sometimes working a 24-hour shift once or twice a month.
Employee at United States Army, February 2025
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Best thing
People you meet people you work with different types of characters
Worst thing
Nothing
Cargo specialist at United States Army, January 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 126 United States Army employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 57 United States Army employees