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      Chaotic and overly stressful - Software Developer CSX Employee Review

      1.0
      Mar 14, 2023
      Software developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      they used to have a pension. not anymore

      Cons

      They go through cycles of laying off large amounts of employees and hiring contractors. High pressure environment that isn't worth the pay you get. Everything is Seniority based, from promotions to hierarchy.

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      5.0
      Dec 8, 2025
      Talent manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - strong benefits and culture - decent pay

      Cons

      - everything is changing quickly with upper leadership and budget cuts leaving departments strained

      3
      2.0
      Jun 8, 2026
      Freight conductor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great pay and benefits PTO

      Cons

      Long hours and terrible work environment Training is inadequate On call 24/7 with only 2hr notice No holiday pay for road jobs Newer guys/ low seniority never know where they are going to work week to week No overtime potentially if on long mileage run and will still work 12 hours Very stressful job with a lot of responsibility Lots of time away from home and never have a consistent sleep schedule

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