Union Pacific reviews

Some of the downsides of working at Union Pacific Railroad are long hours, and if you dare get a promotion or a raise, don't ever expect a life. Management makes decisions that hurt the people actually doing the work, never considering the consequences just trying to save a buck. Yet, they will waste money on a ideas that never seem to work or order hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of junk and let it sit in storage to find out that they don't need it.

Many young managers are fresh out of college and have no hands on experience doing railroad work that they have to evaluate and supervise. Railroading is quite unique. Rules are often harshly enforced without the application of common sense. Many work rules are far too detailed, and can change frequently. Some management can seem to view the rank and file as the enemy. All of this can vary from one work site to another. Personal time is often rare, and a great deal of time is spent away from home.