You will constantly be trying to NOT get fired. - Anonymous employee Metra Employee Review

2.0
21 Sept 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Best pay for a railroad carrier in the area. Great Health, Vision and Retirement benefits.

Cons

The company does not care about morale. The hours are tough on your family life. It seems as if they would rather fire you than they would fix whatever problems that you have with supervisors.

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5.0
20 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great work and life balance.

Cons

The skillset developed here may not be transferable to other places.

4.0
2 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company is large so there was ample amount for growth for those who desired to stick long-term.

Cons

It was difficult to go up the chain of command when trying to work towards a higher rank within the company.

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