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      Amtrak reviews

      3.5

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (1,269 total reviews)

      Stephen Gardner

      69% approve of CEO

      54% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      2.8

      Senior management

      Amtrak has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,269 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Amtrak employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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      1K reviews
      3.0
      Aug 12, 2008

      Amtrak needs changes

      Director - transportation
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It is a very diverse business. Has many functions besides running trains. Engineering, finance, marketing, IT etc. It is a good company to have on your resume. It offers good entry level and transfer salaries.

      Cons

      After initial salary, the annual raises are few and small. I went over seven years without even a cost of living. It wasn't just me, it was all of management so it wasn't a performance thing. Internal promotions are very 'friend' oriented. Even the most senior management finds it difficult to make any changes to the business processes because there is no accountability, rewards or punishment for success or failure.

      3.0
      Jul 22, 2008

      Interesting challenges but no real management leadership

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The company provides a challenging environment within the context of an exciting national service.

      Cons

      Too much management turnover - 3-4 CEO's, CFO's in eight years. The company is managed from the middle and lacks clear direction. Too much infighting among departments.

      1.0
      Jun 12, 2008

      monetarily good paying job but must sacrifice free time and social life

      Trainman (conductor)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      national seniority, you're able to relocate if your seniority can hold at a particulal location, every day it is a different challenge. It is definitely not a boring job.

      Cons

      lack of competence at all management levels especially upper management, the company is funded by congress so you never know if your job is going to be cut by congress or not. I guess the security of having your job the next year is a little on the risky job. Also, in this profession the whole crew is held accountable. If one of the other crewmembers violates a rule everybody on the crew is held accountable

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