WAS a good place to work NOW WORST place to work - Railroad Conductor BNSF Railway Employee Review

1.0
Feb 22, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Railroad retirement, Union, Seniority, Multiple locations.

Cons

On call 24/7. no schedule. on call for holidays. no weekends. you are nothing but a number to upper management. They treat a dog better than you. They hire you just to try to fire you. You can get in trouble for taking time off to attend funerals,weddings,death in family, court,jury duty,etc. They want you ON CALL 24/7. Possible furlough within the first 8 years with the company. You may have to relocate to find a steady location to work. Better Not Start a Family cause you'll hardly see them. Your kids will grow up without you. You will not be able to attend their sporting events. No home life. Terrible vacation allocation. It takes you two years with the company to get one week of vacation and are penalized to use it.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a great place to start and grow your career, especially as an MT, with tons of opportunities to take on projects and explore what interests you. Leadership at every level is genuinely supportive and approachable, and people across the company are always willing to teach, mentor, and help you succeed. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the Business Resource Groups really add to the sense of community and development.

Cons

There are so many opportunities that it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming figuring out what path to focus on. Balancing day-to-day work with all the development options can be a bit challenging depending on your role and workload.

5.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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