Culture varies on Location - Front-line Supervisor BNSF Railway Employee Review

2.0
Sep 10, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work expereince looks good on paper. Compensation is reasonable.

Cons

There are a lot of Ego's within this company. Our business model is extremely bias and most leaders (middle to upper management) with practice unethically to inflate numbers. Work/Life balance is non-existent. There is no such thing as a 3 on, off schedule. In addition to your shift rotation you must participate in a train ride, test teams, staff meetings and "special projects" you will work a minimum of 75 - 90 hours a week. Union employees are difficult to satisfy. Although I have met some very great individuals, most of them always feel we owe them more then a pay check (i.e jackets, food, hats, gift cards, etc.) A word to the union folks - most managers make less money then you, have worse health benefits, work ALOT more hours and have zero protection. I understand we all chose our roles, but be sure you have the facts before you start a conversation

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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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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