Union Pacific reviews

Interns are well treated and trained.

- stable company - good benefits (pension!) - stays true to its values - good work/life balance ( you won't be asked to regularly put in 60-70 hour weeks, if ever) - easy to jump around positions within the company DISCLAIMER: I am reviewing the company as someone who has only worked in the IT department at UP headquarters. My experience has been quite different (for better or for worse) than operating employees who work in the yards or on the trains. Union Pacific is a great company, and if you stay with the company long enough, you'll have a very comfortable retirement. They have some great retirement benefits, and they're medical benefits aren't too shabby either. The culture at the headquarters is very laid back, and the company recognizes that its employees want to have a life outside of work. In my time here, I've never been asked to put in more than 50 hours in a week. The company does a great job of allowing its employees to move around internally, both laterally and vertically. You will not only be able to take advantage of position openings within the company, but you will be encouraged to do so. As a developer, you will be given a fair amount of responsibility early on, so you can start contributing right away. Additionally, while your software tools may be somewhat limited, you will receive a lot of freedom to accomplish your tasks. Union Pacific greatly values and invests heavily in its employees, and once people start working here, they tend to stay.