The worst thing about railroading is the Railroad. - Train Conductor Union Pacific Employee Review

4.0
Oct 27, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Pay & Benefits + full pension. Union agreement which basically guarantees employment stability.

Cons

Lifestyle is awful, dangerous and unhealthy. No sleep schedule, no work schedule, on call 24/7. You're basically in a sleep-deprived fog for the entirety of your career.

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Pros

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Cons

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