Great Staff and Career Opportunities - Travel Consultant Railbookers Group Employee Review

5.0
Aug 9, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

I've been at Railbookers/YLG for a few months now and it has been a wonderful experience. Role - The Travel Consultant role has been a fantastic experience. Everyday there's always a new package I'm putting together and there's always something new to learn each day. It is quite fast paced but there is hardly a boring moment. Environment - I love the culture here. I actually look forward to coming to work each morning because of the supportive environment. Each week we are given an opportunity to voice our thoughts and opinions and I always feel like they are taken into consideration and do not feel any hesitation doing so. In my past work experience this was quite rare. Career Opportunities - I can look around the office and see former travel consultants who started in the same position and have advanced into new roles. I love that I can go directly to my colleagues in different departments and they know exactly what I'm talking about because they have worked in my position prior to assuming their new roles. I did go into role this wanting to further a career in the travel industry and I think I found it. FAM Trips! - One of the best perks about YLG is the yearly FAM Trips the company provides to its employees. It's like getting an extra vacation week and we can pick from destinations all over the world!

Cons

YLG is growing and along with the growth comes some growing pains. In particular I think right now the company is slightly understaffed in some departments which does make some job functions slightly more difficult but the company is constantly recruiting and this is a temporary inconvenience.

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Railbookers Group Response
6y
We are happy to hear what a wonderful experience you’ve had so far working with YLG! It’s great to learn that the few months you’ve been with us have been rewarding and that you enjoy coming into work every day. As YLG continues to expand globally, we have not let being understaffed go unnoticed. As you mention, we are actively recruiting for various departments in each of our offices to accommodate this growth. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We hope you continue thriving in your position!

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1.0
Feb 20, 2026
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Pros

Remote. Hourly + Commission. Health Benefits.

Cons

High performance metrics were not the primary factor in employment decisions. Leadership communication was inconsistent and lacked transparency. Policies prioritizing customer satisfaction leaves you feeling undervalued and used. Rapid operational changes occasionally impacted team stability. Goals and priorities were sometimes ambiguous and would change suddenly without explanation. Organizational changes created confusion and conflict to the work culture. Inconsistent enforcement of policies and standards. Constant increase to work load with no additional scheduled time to complete new assigned tasks. Management is mostly comprised of individuals who failed as successful Account Executives but got moved up to management. They impose unrealistic expectations that they themselves couldn't keep. You aren't just selling Rail Vacations you are teaching customers about how train travel works on the phone, this leads to very long phone calls and over time. Website pricing is misleading which leads to a lot of mad customers calling in taking it out of the people that answer the phones. Mandatory weekends, and monthly changes to schedule with only 2 weeks notice which leads to a bad work/life balance.

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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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