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Q&A With Norfolk Southern Corporation Employees
Norfolk Southern is more than just freight. We help keep the country moving, made possible by the talented people on our team. We're committed to helping our employees grow their careers—from internships and management, to field operations and information technology.
How employees describe working at Norfolk Southern Corporation
Great company to work for
The entire company needs to change course.
Review from Operations Dept
It has been a mix of stressful and rewarding. It's a lifestyle that you either like or hate. Railroading is not for everyone.
Review from Operations Dept
They are doing good, keep making progress
Review from IT Dept
I learned a lesson about companies saying one thing then practicing another being discriminated here is common practice
Review from Engineering Dept
What it's like to work at Norfolk Southern Corporation
- Norfolk Southern Corporation employees generally work 9.9 hrs a day
- Employees at Norfolk Southern Corporation report the work pace is moderate
- On a typical day, employees at Norfolk Southern Corporation have 0 meetings
- 86% of Norfolk Southern Corporation employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Norfolk Southern Corporation employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 18% of Norfolk Southern Corporation employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Norfolk Southern Corporation employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 81% of Norfolk Southern Corporation employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With Norfolk Southern Corporation Employees
IDX: 50 TOT: 84
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Engineering department at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Never interviewed
Are you willing to travel?
Safety
How flexible is your work schedule at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Flexible when it benefits them
Either arrive at 7:00 or 7:30 and leave at 4:00 or 4:30. Allowed an hour of lunch. No flex time or work from offered
Not flexible at they talk about it during hot and cold weather but that is only talk
How does Norfolk Southern Corporation make decisions around promotions?
Apparently by drawing straws
Promotions are decided before HR is even involved. There is succession planning in each department and individuals are groomed for promotions
That question has been a great mystery for years.
How's the work pace at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Hurry up and wait
relentless
Over bearing
How's the work life balance at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Can drastically improve. Only office personnel see some form of work life balance. Operation employees do not.
extremely poor
You have none
How do I do well in an interview at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Talk about safety, service and efficiency
Come early and stay late
Truth
What's the pay like for Engineering roles at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Could be a lot better
Comparable to other crafts outside of Railroad but lower pay than any other major Railroad.
Pay is good but raises given are always less than the cost of living increase.
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at Norfolk Southern Corporation? How many hours are you working?
Moral is low
Generally disgruntled. 40 hours
40hr a week. Moral is low.
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Extremely wide ranging and far reaching.
I was asked one question over electrical. And I am an electrician.
I have no idea. I'm sure they are different than 20 years ago.
How often do employees get raises at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
We haven't had a raise in nearly 3 years. Norfolk Southern's negotiation team has said that the wage and benefit package far out weighs the employees value to the company.
Yearly
What is the best perk or benefit that Norfolk Southern Corporation offers?
Retirement
Vacation, yearly bonuses
How are the vision insurance options at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Good
Davis vision
How do you feel about Norfolk Southern Corporation's future?
Despite having the worst humans imaginable running the company, the future is bright. There will never be another Class 1 railroad built in this country, they have captive customers and little competition.
Future looks good for the company and the industry
How common is it to switch departments or teams at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Not common
It's not that common. Possibly once or twice during your career.
What is the dress code at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Casual
“Dress for your day.”
What kind of activities do employees at Norfolk Southern Corporation participate in outside of work?
sleep
Fishing and hunting.
What's the Engineering team like at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Young managers out of college with zero railroad experience
As like anywhere. It has some good members and some not, that's for upper management all the way down.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
No bueno
intimidating
What unique perks and benefits does Norfolk Southern Corporation provide?
Railroad pension, Tier I, II instead of SSN
It used to be free healthcare but that has long since past. 401k compensation is pathetic compared to companies half their size. Vacation takes forever to obtain. So not many perks.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Are you willing to give up any semblance of a personal life?
No hard questions
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Norfolk Southern Corporation?
A trainmaster, about a month.
Manager of the shop and a shop clerk.
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does Norfolk Southern Corporation offer?
Decent
How are the dental insurance options at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Good
How are the healthcare options at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Not many options but good healthcare
What's the internship program like at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
Very good and competitive to get
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Should I work at Norfolk Southern Corporation?
14% of Norfolk Southern Corporation employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 13% are neutral and 73% would not recommend working at Norfolk Southern Corporation to their friends.
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passive |
| 73% | Detractors |
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