Amtrak needs changes - Director - Transportation Amtrak Employee Review

3.0
Aug 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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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.

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Cons

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