Question 1

Do workers at BNSF Railway get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
82% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 2

Does BNSF Railway pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 3

At BNSF Railway, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
34% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 4

Is the health insurance from BNSF Railway affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 5

Do people get paid time off at BNSF Railway?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 6

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Question 7

Do workers at BNSF Railway worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 8

Do BNSF Railway workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
72% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 9

How easy is it for BNSF Railway workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 10

How easy is it to get time off at BNSF Railway?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
69% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 11

Do BNSF Railway managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
67% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 12

Do jobs at BNSF Railway spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
29% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 13

How easy is it to take sick days at BNSF Railway?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 14

Is working at BNSF Railway good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Question 15

Do people at BNSF Railway feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 16

Do people at BNSF Railway get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 17

Is it stressful to work at BNSF Railway?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 18

Do people at BNSF Railway enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 19

Do people at BNSF Railway recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 20

Do people get enough training when they start at BNSF Railway?

Accepted Answer

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 21

Do people get support to advance at BNSF Railway?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 22

Do people think BNSF Railway’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 23

Do workers feel well informed about how BNSF Railway is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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Pay

Most people get paid breaks

Only some people get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Most people can’t choose their shifts

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Most people feel treated with respect

Most people get breaks without interruption

Most people are stressed out

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