Have you ever thought of working for a defense contractor? You might have considered this many times because it has a lot to offer. Right? However, do you know the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act does not cover this field even though defense contractors directly serve the military with their technology? It concerns many people and makes them consider before taking the decision.
However, a defense contractor offers many benefits to its worker, if not SCRA protection. But the benefits do come with the sacrifices. Thus, we can say working for a defense contractor has its pros and cons. Below, we have discussed some of the pros and cons to help you understand more.
PROS
High paying
It is not shocking to see an employee of a defense contractor make huge sums annually. They get paid handsomely if they are working for the department of defense directives 8140 and 8150. Why, though? Because these departments require specific skills and certifications for which they are ready to pay generously.
Education and Health benefits
Most defense contractors offer education and health insurance to their workers because they know how valuable their input is. It is more like compensation in the form of free courses and free medical care (to some extent) for the dedication and efforts that workers put in.
If you are joining a contractor, make sure you avail benefits of free education and health and build your career. However, before giving you such benefits, some company’s policies ensure that the worker stays in the company for a certain period. Therefore, keep in mind to go through all the policies before signing one.
Use of cutting-edge technology
When working in defense fabrication, you can get your hands on advanced technological machines that you may not find elsewhere. Therefore, it is a perfect opportunity to take exposure and experience by working on such machines. Thus, when you leave the firm, you will have experience and learning that you may use elsewhere.
CONS
Job is dependable on government funds
When a job is dependent on other factors, it is never a secured job. Like in this case, the job is funded by the government. Therefore, it is dependent on government funds. A change in the economy may lead to the withdrawal of government funds which will affect your projects.
Administration may change the project as they wish
When working for the government’s cause, your projects are not secured. The administration may put you on another project and make you withdraw from the current project midway. Because there are some factors like political changes and shifts in national priorities that may affect your work.
This change in the company’s plan may lower your confidence and demotivate you to work on the new project. How so? As the old project already had so much of your efforts which eventually went into veins. Thus, a new project will not excite you.
Conclusion
If you are confused about whether I should join a contractor or not, we advise you to weigh the pros and cons. High paying job with health and educational insurance is a thing that catches attention. Although, uncertainty in projects is not a plus. However, the great experience of cutting-edge technology cancels out this con.
