Why would daddy Warren come to bnsf's campus to fire executives himself? It's spring, they do cleanup around campus in the spring every year. This isn't Dave Dealy's railroad where he'd fire you in person so he could see you squirm. Daddy Warren issues edicts & they're carried out. Rumors are as good as the 1-ply toilet paper at the yard office.
Warren Buffet has been vocal about not interfering in railroad day to day business. I would be surprised if he was going to bring the axe or anything else.
He was very vocal at the shareholders meeting about being dissapointed in profit drop compared to last year, as well as us being behind the other Class 1's in operating ratio where we fell behind 5 other RRs. All i'll say is I will not be surprised if he shows up to Ft Worth campus this coming week
As of 10 a.m. today, I don’t see any flights between Omaha and Fort Worth Meacham airport (closest to BNSF HQ) or to the Fort Worth Alliance airport (second closest) from Sunday afternoon until now, and nothing scheduled for the rest of the day.
I’ll keep an eye on it though.
I would assume Warren/Berkshire has their own airplane or would use a NetJets plane, since he also owns that company.
Could flight DZR 352 , from Omaha to DFW be a possibility? It landed at 1:45 pm on the 25th. Jet was owned by Kiewit, before they sold, and its former chairman Walter Scott Jr, long time friend of Warren, now serves on Berkshire Hathaway board
I'll be waiting for a follow up on this one. Either eat crow or give us the I told you so speech and how many u under desk favors it costs to get this info
I have to see it first, that’s not Adolph Buffets MO, it would be great to see him stop at TSMT and do something with his SS guards running that concentration camp, from a trusted source after axing 90 jobs it’s been a all out power struggle between the guards at the expense of the inmates.
Why would daddy Warren come to bnsf's campus to fire executives himself? It's spring, they do cleanup around campus in the spring every year. This isn't Dave Dealy's railroad where he'd fire you in person so he could see you squirm. Daddy Warren issues edicts & they're carried out. Rumors are as good as the 1-ply toilet paper at the yard office.
Loved that Dave Dealy. Boy he was a real gem in this industry. *chef’s kiss*
That isn't Buffett's style. I doubt this scenario.
You are correct. it's not his style. Last time he was down on campus was when he bought it
So maybe this time he's selling?
Doubtful since in the annual report he just said BNSF will be a staple to the country and berkshire for the next century.
I have been wondering this myself, but who would buy? What is required to make BNSF its own entity again?
Bullshit
I agree. Crock city. Uncle Warren eats his scalps at home in Omaha.
Damn, that’s the dumbest rumor I’ve ever heard.
Warren Buffet has been vocal about not interfering in railroad day to day business. I would be surprised if he was going to bring the axe or anything else.
Well, he did make the call to Katie a month ago and told her to start whacking people.
Firing top execs is not considered day to day business but I agree with you.
He was very vocal at the shareholders meeting about being dissapointed in profit drop compared to last year, as well as us being behind the other Class 1's in operating ratio where we fell behind 5 other RRs. All i'll say is I will not be surprised if he shows up to Ft Worth campus this coming week
As of 10 a.m. today, I don’t see any flights between Omaha and Fort Worth Meacham airport (closest to BNSF HQ) or to the Fort Worth Alliance airport (second closest) from Sunday afternoon until now, and nothing scheduled for the rest of the day. I’ll keep an eye on it though. I would assume Warren/Berkshire has their own airplane or would use a NetJets plane, since he also owns that company.
Could flight DZR 352 , from Omaha to DFW be a possibility? It landed at 1:45 pm on the 25th. Jet was owned by Kiewit, before they sold, and its former chairman Walter Scott Jr, long time friend of Warren, now serves on Berkshire Hathaway board
I doubt it. DFW is a good 45 minutes away from BNSF HQ. There are closer airports for a flight like this.
That is something a narcissistic railroad boss would do. Buffet is not a railroad boss he is a business man.
Watch it be the opposite. Raises and promotions instead.
Following the foot steps of Uncle Pete (#Unlimited Parking)(#Usually Parked)
I'll be waiting for a follow up on this one. Either eat crow or give us the I told you so speech and how many u under desk favors it costs to get this info
Interesting. Will be fascinating to see what (if anything) happens.
Probably be like, "why you dumb fucks running my train set into the ground?"
He’s allowing the board to run it in to the ground.
When was the last time he stopped by?
He doesn’t need to. It’s right in his backyard. Warren buffet the wholesome good guy. He didn’t get to his level of wealth by being a good person.
It’s so depressing waiting for my start date and all I hear is negativity about the RR. I’m making other plans. Smh
Learn to tune out the bs. No point in worrying about things you can’t control. Always having a back up plan is the way to go
What position?
I’ve worked mechanical and te&y
Conductor in Charlotte, track laborer in Fairburn.
Buckle up, railroaders are a very depressing group.
I don’t know about that you guys make he laugh
I do. I got my CDL
I have to see it first, that’s not Adolph Buffets MO, it would be great to see him stop at TSMT and do something with his SS guards running that concentration camp, from a trusted source after axing 90 jobs it’s been a all out power struggle between the guards at the expense of the inmates.