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Updated 31 Aug 2017

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Found 113 of over 113 reviews
3.3
58% Recommend to a Friend
Metra CEO and Executive Director James M. Derwinski
68% Approve of CEO

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3.3
58%
Recommend to a Friend
68%
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Metra CEO and Executive Director James M. Derwinski
James M. Derwinski
44 Ratings
Pros
  • "Pay and benefits and various job locations(in 8 reviews)

  • "great hours, great benefits, great pay(in 5 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Beyond the trades not much room for advancement(in 3 reviews)

  • "Absolutely no room for advancement(in 3 reviews)

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    1. 2.0
      Current Employee, more than 3 years

      Professional

      10 Aug 2017 - Manager in Chicago, IL
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work/life balance If you work at headquarters (downtown) - it is conveniently located

      Cons

      Absolutely no room for advancement Upper management is threatened by new talent Extreme Nepotism at Play (Extreme) Inflexible work schedules Management goes by the mantra "that's the way we have always done it" Management retaliates against employees when they don't like something you have done (especially if you file a complaint) Inconsistent application and enforcement of discipline (especially for people of color)

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    2. 2.0
      Former Intern

      Old Company Rife With Inefficiencies

      31 Aug 2017 - Anonymous Intern 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Stable, Railroad retirement, Worklife balance

      Cons

      No room for growth, set pay rates, not a place for a go getter. No discounts for being a Metra employee

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