Hard work for the pay, don't look for a pat on the back - Anonymous employee CSX Employee Review

3.0
Jul 6, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

pay is good if you don't mind working outside in all weather, benefits are very good and union membership is available.

Cons

work in harsh weather, seniority based so salary and jobs available will not be that great starting out, not a feel good company, the harsh work environment is par for the course

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5.0
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Pros

Fair minded and supportive management. Not directly involved in RR management, so did not have the same hours or demands as many do.

Cons

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1.0
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Pros

Simple business model which is dependent on customer service.

Cons

Board is run by an Activist Investor. Company officers for the past 10 year have been bleeding off company assets and reducing operational capabilities in exchange for short term valuations. Many of these senior leaders were brought in with documented history of sexual misconduct and questionable corporate ethics. Their only qualification they need is that they were former managers under the Hunter Harrison regime at Canadian National.

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