A great company with amazing growth opportunities, but long work hours and tough life/work balance. - Director of Operations Union Pacific Employee Review

3.0
23 Apr 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Opportunity to grow in the company is limitless- as long as you put in hard work and effort you will be rewarded. - Experience is priceless and invaluable. - excellent benefits-- medical, dental, retirement

Cons

-Tough company to have a family with if you work in the field (outside of Omaha HQ) -Moving often to move up in the company - work/life balance just isn't there for field operators -long work days (usual is 12, can be upwards of 18 or more depending on emergencies you're on call for) -to move up you must be on call

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5.0
11 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Solid company Good people Valuable role in economy

Cons

Goals are moving targets Disconnect between leadership and boots on the ground.

4.0
26 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Has great pay and flexible hours.

Cons

Need to be on call to address any issues which arise.

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