While many factors play into the notion of feeling satisfied with your job and your employer, without a doubt one of the top criteria is adequate compensation and benefits.
Union Pacific
Making the list at #24, Union Pacific received an overall satisfaction score of 3.9 out of 5 for compensation and benefits. Union Pacific Railroad links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2007-2012, Union Pacific invested $18 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure, including a record $3.7 billion in 2012. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner. Founded in 1862, the company has annual revenue of over $10 billion (USD).
Review highlights:
- "Great pay and benefits if you can stand the politics."
- "Good pay, okay benefits but they are taking them year by year."
- "Great benefits, great pay as long as you're willing to work for it."
- "Decent retirement benefits unless Ryan budget eliminates the Railroad Retirement Board."
- "Great pay when you can hold the road."
