Terrible company to work for - they only care about the bottom line - Anonymous employee CSX Employee Review

1.0
Jul 3, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Can't say that I have any - once I was hired as a full time employee my entire viewpoint of the company changed, and not for the better.

Cons

CSX has been in turmoil for the past several years. Employees are constantly worried about being on the chopping block. The only reason people stick around is to get railroad retirement. They feel stuck because that is hanging over their heads. Best advice I can give to anyone there is to look elsewhere before you're removed permanently. They keep saying they're "trimming the fat," but to be frank, the company is basically anorexic now. Customers aren't happy, employees are miserable, but shareholders are pleased that their wallets feel fatter!

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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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
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

Simple business model which is dependent on customer service.

Cons

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