Salary sounds good - but now when you count in all the extra hours - Bus Driver Bus Eireann Employee Review

1.0
Oct 10, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Travel concessions on rail and UK travel Subsidised GP cover

Cons

Exceptionally poor work life balance Long work days with long unpaid breaks (up to 2hrs 45 unpaid) Middle and junior management have no leadership or management skills - Rely a lot on shouting and roaring to get point across Busses are mechanically not well maintained No communication or information given re roadworks delays etc - You will find these out when you go on the road. Complete lack of customer focus from lower to middle management Overtime and Sundays paid at normal hourly rate Very slow at implementing policy that benefits drivers - but very quick to implement cost saving measures that have further negative affect on work life balance. Annual leave dates are set by the company No possibility of career advancement Sneior management and Governemtn are driving the company into the ground

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5.0
May 3, 2026
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Pros

one of the biggest benefits is earn while learning. instead of paying education, you gain real world experience. The practical is highly practical which suits people who prefer hands on over classroom learning

Cons

it can be physically and mentally demanding

4.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good environment . Nice people good growth

Cons

None so far all good

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