I worked for CP Rail for 5 years as a Conductor. The job was a far cry when I started to what it was when I left the company this year (2013). The new management has definitely made the place beyond what any person should have to endure. They make you feel trapped and the use intimidation to get you to do things. Life style is absolutely beyond anything most people would be able to comprehend being on call every waking moment of your life, spending great deals of time away from your loved ones. Anyone considering a career here please do what I am doing and get yourself an education or a trade, don't let the decent wage entice you, I have done the math and the wage vs the time away from home is not even close to worthwhile. I couldn't even give my family a clear answer last Christmas to if I had to work or not. Your life becomes all about inaccurate line ups and unknowns and its exhausting. The union seems to try to represent you but for the most part has become fairly weak and almost seems corrupt with alot of union men wanting to be managers. Enjoyed the work when I started but the hours and lifestyle sure take away from what fun could be had riding a train especially after being awake for 40 hours straight. Moral was absolutely terrible when I left and wages are worse than what guys made even 5 years ago. Stay away from CP Rail Get educated!

Posted on 8 September 2013 by Rater #207 | Flag as inappropriate

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