Good old boy culture. - Systems Engineer Union Pacific Employee Review

3.0
2 Dec 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent salary, great benefits and retirement. Mobility within groups is more flexible than more big companies. Some talented staff.

Cons

Tiny cog in a large machine syndrome. Individual work not likely to impact the company on a large scale. "Good old boy" culture is rampant and stifling.

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5.0
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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
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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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