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Millennials at Amtrak

Millennials at Amtrak grade their overall culture a D; also rating it 58/100, 9 points lower than Amtrak's overall culture as rated by all 340 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Amtrak think their company is performing well in are: Outlook (B), Work Culture (C), and Environment, (C).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Amtrak

Millennials working at Amtrak and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Amtrak, not many employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Amtrak employee receives 15-20 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers never outside of work. See what employees at Amtrak think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes43%
No57%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited0%
20-30 days29%
15-20 days43%
10-15 days14%
0-10 days14%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly0%
Monthly0%
Sometimes50%
Infrequently0%
Never50%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Amtrak

Within Washington, DC, 37% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Amtrak, 33% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Amtrak is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Amtrak.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes29%
No71%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Amtrak

Employees at Amtrak have ranked their perks and benefits in the Top 50% of companies within Washington, DC and in the Top 35% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Amtrak spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is less than $500/mo. If Amtrak employees had to select an additional benefit not already provided it would be gym/health club membership. Learn about perks & benefits at Amtrak.

AnswerPercent
Yes71%
No29%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
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Yes50%
No50%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off33%
Career Training17%
Decision Making17%
Fun Culture33%
Retirement Contribution0%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at Amtrak

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Amtrak employees rate their work life balance a C-. They do not think highly of Amtrak's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Amtrak's perks and benefits a B. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Amtrak is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Amtrak's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes17%
No83%
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