Disappointed - Software Developer Union Pacific Employee Review

2.0
24 Apr 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The pay and benefits are pretty decent. Bonuses are okay if your manager likes you. If they really like you then you get retention stock (which is probably the only thing keeping people around).

Cons

I really want to like Union Pacific, I really do but they make it so hard. For example, in 2020 they force employees to take one week of unpaid leave per month for 4 months (equal to a 25% pay cut each month) which sent the stock prices up. UP isn't close to shutting it's doors so why do the employees have to sacrifice pay? I am now struggling to pay bills with reduced pay while the shareholders get dividends. Will the employees get rewarded for their sacrifice? I am guessing not. Upper management still can't figure out why moral is low.

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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
22 Jun 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits, strong 401(k) contribution and match.

Cons

Demanding work, very high standards.

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