r/UnionPacific

I’ve been looking into a train crew position, trying to weigh all the pros and cons. Right now, I’m in a dead-end job that I don’t particularly enjoy. The job description and pay sound decent, but the hours give me the biggest hang-up.

I have a wife and three kids. I don’t mind being away from home, and my wife says she is fully supportive if I can find a job that’s better than the one I have. So we’re considering this option, but…

What do you all say? Paint me a picture of your work/life balance.

20 years old right now and wanting to work towards getting a job with UP since I was a kid. I lived near the tracks my whole life so I'm super fascinated with the whole process. Any tips for what I should be working towards while I wait for openings?

Currently working so I can move if I need to, and working on getting stronger since I'm a woman and the goal is to be able to do all the physical stuff the guys can do. Got a friend in OK and some family in TX that I've considered moving near since my current location doesn't have many yards (less openings). I know some people say working for UP is hell but it doesn't really deter me seeing as it's something I've been interested in for a long time and don't have any future plans to start a family or anything. Also looking for any recommendations on the kinds of jobs I might need to rack up experience in to give me a better chance.

Just under 4 yrs of seniority in IA and I would like to feel around this community’s input on a transfer to the Pocatello, ID Terminal?

Union Rep contacts?
Boards?
Jobs
Locals
Road
Etc.

Anything else that yall think would be relevant.

Thank you.

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