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James A. Squires
76 Ratings
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"The pay and benefits were best of the best" (in 63 reviews)
"And really good pay for the work" (in 87 reviews)
Cons
"Work life balance depending on what department you work in" (in 56 reviews)
"Working long shifts and on call 24/7 365" (in 37 reviews)
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"It's not just a job, it's a lifestyle!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Norfolk Southern full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Job Security
Good Pay
Good Benefits
Good PeopleCons
Long hours
Travel often required
Commuting in Atlanta can be tediousNorfolk Southern 2018-02-12 11:48 PST ![Norfolk Southern Logo]()
"Great Place To Work `"
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I have been working at Norfolk Southern full-time
Pros
The pay is amazing. Rewarding work environment.
Cons
No direction. Lots of rules and regulations to learn.
Advice to Management
Great Job
Norfolk Southern 2018-02-23 05:33 PST![Norfolk Southern Logo]()
"Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Great company to work for! Great Pay and Best Retirement package you could ever ask for.
Cons
No cons big enough to outweigh all the pros!
Norfolk Southern 2018-07-17 17:18 PDT![Norfolk Southern Logo]()
"Great Place to Build a Career"
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Approves of CEOI have been working at Norfolk Southern full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
stability, fair pay, good benefits, company seems to be turning a focus toward attracting and retaining talent, opportunity to work in different departments, especially for those who are flexible about their work location. Lots of resources available to employees looking to grow professionally. Note, you have to be proactive about your own growth- BUT the resources, and some very good ones are available to those who take advantage.
Cons
No major cons to report.
Advice to Management
Continue soliciting and ACTING on feedback from employees.
Norfolk Southern 2018-07-03 16:09 PDT![Norfolk Southern Logo]()
"Terminal Supervisor"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Norfolk Southern full-time
Pros
Many opportunities for advancement. Pay is pretty good compared to other jobs but is at the bottom end of the industry.
Cons
Hours can be ridiculous sometimes 90 hour work weeks
Advice to Management
Find a better way to schedule supervisors with adequate time off.
Norfolk Southern 2018-06-27 21:36 PDT![Norfolk Southern Logo]()
"Great Company to work for!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Norfolk Southern full-time
Pros
Benefits are amazing!
Employees are all welcoming to new and current employees!
Beautiful area to work at!Cons
No parking provided to employees.
Norfolk Southern 2018-06-25 10:33 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Working Human Resources sucks here"
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Doesn't RecommendApproves of CEOI worked at Norfolk Southern full-time
Pros
Great pay and benefits. Some departments, like marketing and labor relations, have good camaraderie.
Cons
Was in Human Resources. There are people here who will sweet talk you one minute, and use you as toilet paper the next to clean up their mess and dispose of you. Upper management either encourages this or doesn't care. The aforementioned people will talk a big game about how much they know stuff, but it is all smoke and mirrors. 9 times out of 10, these are the people who are getting a senior level promotion because they can wordsmith well. Real workers either leave the department or leave the company after time here--or are fired.
Advice to Management
Have a good, hard independent look at your HR department. And not by some audit company that already kisses up to you.
Norfolk Southern 2018-06-20 17:52 PDT![Norfolk Southern Logo]()
"Conductor"
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Heath benefits
Money
Railroad retirementCons
No work/life balance for first 5 years
You could do 100 things right and nothing will be said but 1 mistake and you’re nailed to the wall
Old school management mentalityAdvice to Management
You need to promote from the ground. We work 5-7 yrs to get a “real job” then at 10-12 yrs we go to engineer school and start all over again. There needs to be more open avenues for promotion. I work for people who have no clue what or why we do things yet they’re my supervisor. Makes no sense
Norfolk Southern 2018-07-08 05:36 PDT![Norfolk Southern Logo]()
"Don't Do It."
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Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Norfolk Southern full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Retirement benefits, medical benefits, maybe some opportunities
Cons
You are just a number to them. They don't care about you in the least.
Norfolk Southern 2018-07-08 09:47 PDT![Norfolk Southern Logo]()
"Conductor"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Norfolk Southern full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Great pay and job advancement opportunities.
Cons
Travel a lot and no consistency on work schedule.
Advice to Management
Listen to the needs of employees, more rather than implementing change without consulting your subordinates who may have great ideas as well.
Norfolk Southern 2018-06-21 11:03 PDT
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