Stay away if you value your time - Engineer Union Pacific Employee Review

1.0
15 Jan 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Railroad retirement; Free gloves, eye/ear protection, AAA batteries, and water

Cons

Draconian attendance policy, don't expect any time off for personal reasons except for the mandated rest time; You will miss every family function, holiday, weekend activity, evening activity, etc; Poor life/work balance; No schedule whatsoever; Agreements never honored; Productivity is valued more than safety

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5.0
11 Mar 2026
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Pros

Solid company Good people Valuable role in economy

Cons

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1.0
1 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Stable, organized, and historical brand. You can have some work/life balance.

Cons

The corporate environment is the most toxic I've ever worked in.

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