Career opportunities.. no work/life balance - Anonymous employee BNSF Railway Employee Review

3.0
Dec 11, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are a lot of career opportunities! Compensation can be very high the more you get promoted. It is a good learning experience regardless of whether you decide to make a career out of it or take your talents elsewhere.

Cons

Upper management rules with an iron fist. There is no work/life balance. If you desire to work your life away and make a lot of money this is a great place to be.

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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
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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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