Fit is key, having a good manager is even more important! - Anonymous employee BNSF Railway Employee Review

3.0
Dec 10, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Job security Good pay for what you actually do (nothing challenging or of great value add) very simple, day-to-day reports, emails, memos, ect.

Cons

You are 1 of thousands of employees, there is almost nothing you can do to get noticed. Career growth is determined by company growth and your managers discretion. Managers have been there forever (15, 20 & 25 years is a normal tenure) so don't expect new ideas or for anything to move the needle

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5.0
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Pros

-Great Benefits -People Forward culture -Railroad Retirement

Cons

-Some working policies are as forward as they can be for a railroad but are not as flexible compared to other industries

5.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Great people and strong coworkers across the organization. The company offers competitive pay, strong benefits, and good overall stability. There are many experienced employees who care about the work and are willing to help others succeed.

Cons

The organization can be very hierarchical, which sometimes makes it difficult to drive change or move quickly. Decisions often require multiple layers of approval, so it can take longer than expected to finalize direction or make progress. There is also limited flexibility compared to what many other companies offer, especially when it comes to working arrangements.

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