False advertising, false promises, false management - Anonymous employee Railbookers Group Employee Review

1.0
Dec 3, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Most of the employees are super nice and can become great friends. For someone living on the North Shore, the commute is convenient compared to Boston.

Cons

Don't believe the positive reviews on this page. They are written by management every time a true and realistic review shows up. Management is clueless and downright mean spirited. Don't let them fool you - everyone is in it for their own gain and will step on you over and over to make sure they rise to the top. This includes Directors and above. Amtrak is a dying form of travel which makes the tours increasingly hard to sell. They make you flat out lie to customers to take their money. Sales goals are so ridiculously unattainable. If you aren't part of "the club", they will force you out so quickly. The majority of the staff hasn't traveled to any of the destinations they sell and therefore have to make things up. They keep claiming they are growing, but they are still a tiny travel company that can barely sell their overpriced tours.

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Railbookers Group Response
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We are very sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience with us. We would love to hear your feedback as a great opportunity for our company growth. Please call my direct line (978) 867-1110 Emily Krasco Staff Development Manager

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Cons

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Railbookers Group Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the culture we strive to maintain. Our top priority is providing respectful, professional service to every guest we speak with, and we hold our team to clear expectations in how they represent our organization on the phone and in all interactions. When concerns are raised about behavior that does not align with those standards, we review them carefully and take appropriate action. Our decisions are always guided by our commitment to our guests and to maintaining a positive, respectful environment for both customers and employees. We remain dedicated to delivering a high level of service and appreciate feedback that helps us continue to improve. Thank you! Jesse Avalo Senior Sales Manager
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