good pay, crappy life - Locomotive Engineer BNSF Railway Employee Review

2.0
29 Nov 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

compensation, health benefits, retirement. develop some really close friendships with co-workers

Cons

time away from home, getting laid off repeatedly until you establish some seniority, the us against them mentality of management

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5.0
25 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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Cons

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5.0
3 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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