Canadian National Railway – “Front Line Managers”

Pros

The pay was good, the benefits were good, the thrill of such a challenge was enjoyable. Strong company and industry.

Cons

There is no set work schedule. Some times you work nights, some times you work days, 12 hour shifts. Not much training or on the job mentoring. No holidays off. Very tough working environment.

Advice to Senior Management

For positions requiring 24 hour 365 days a year coverage, need to hire an adequate amount of people. Quality of life is something that the younger generation will demand. A better approach to training young supervisors, as of right now it seems to be "throw them in the pool and see if they swim" mentality.