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22 minutes ago, drob said:

they told me to email them but was hoping to save me a trip. 

Yeah me too and then when I went with misinformation They gave me and I said wait now I gotta email and wait for ya to respond? Lady said for medical? Just come 

1 hour ago, Robert T said:

You what I have business tomorrow, I'll just go down there myself Thursday, which window did you go to left or right?

Get a number at thr main window tell them your their to submit your medical docs then go to the right

On 9/8/2023 at 12:04 PM, drob said:

anyone know the email address i need to send docs for medical hold? 

In my Experience, I didn't email them, I went to Livingston and went to the window. Told them what I was there to submit, they made me wait and then I saw the Doc who reviewed them and pushed me through.

1 hour ago, thegameksk said:

I know many who resigned and came back. I don't know anyone who's gone through what I described above. 

Yeah that's above my scope maybe a veteran can speak to this. 

16 hours ago, thegameksk said:

I've giving up trying to get back on the list. Numerous calls and emails sent to DCAS and MTA since Feb. DCAS told me in March I cant get back on the list due to an impending appointment. I was hired in Oct 22 and resigned nov 22 and I was passing everything at that time so I didn't have an impending appointment in Feb. I replied to that email several times and called to no response. Emailed and called MTA sever times no response. In July 6 I received an email from DCAS saying sorry for the late reply and telling me it takes months to process the form to get back on the list and I would received an email soon. Incompetence all around. 

May

Take

Awhile

Once you understand that you resign to the fact that it's just a waiting game, period. 

21 hours ago, Robert T said:

Wasn't speaking on new list, was wondering if DCAS made a new certification list, I seen one on here before, I was on it after being put back on the list because I was on medical hold and timed out. They must of forgot to call me, had to get back on the list.

October is possibly the new certification list. 

55 minutes ago, beanz said:

Schoolcar needs to be longer in my opinion. Just cause somebody memorizes definitions doesn't mean they understand the signals. I've always thought that was flawed logic. I once had a classmate, who had all the definitions memorized like the back of his hand, ask me "so how do we key by a signal anyway?". That classmate is still out incident free so it's not so much a knock on him as it is that method of learning. Memorization does not equal understanding. Case in point this person and also the person back in the winter who tried to key by a home signal and split a switch. If he had any understanding of how the signals work he would have immediately realized how stupid it would be to key by a homeball, but all he had to lean on was memorization without understanding. Sad.

After COVID and the added dram of that student in school car I don't know kw WHAT it will take for them to realize that the #'s don't add up. School car DEFINITELY needs to go back to its original time. Now you'll have  those with short memories claiming it's the same but it's not. A vet told me they went for a "refresher" and EVERYONE failed??? Hoe Sway?

This same "instructor" argued that school car isn't compressed. Signals are stressed VERBALLY and you do get them but it's just to see if your studying when in fact it's Gould absolutely be a part of the curriculum everyday. I get that everyone learns differently but what good does it serve if a NEWLY minted  TO knows every crew room every station and clock but doesn't know how to deal with a Home bumper block or flags?? Just my opinion and if this too much I'll gladly take it down 

2 hours ago, beanz said:

But they passed the signal test, how could this be? 😂

THIS is SAD AF... that confidence diminishes for some when theirs no TSS to lean on. Signals are you directions outside of control. You got instructions and still went BIE then your the problem not the job, respectfully 

1 hour ago, RTOMan said:

Listen folks (all you hopefuls)  you get called you get hired PLEASE PLEASE do your Jobs and if you don't understand something ASK ASK ASK..

Come to work they are firing people from Schoolcar because they aren't even coming in and booking off..

DO NOT LISTEN TO THESE FOLKS Who complain babble and say how rotten TA is  because if you take their word as gospel you'll be fired and they will still be here whining..

There's a reason why they keep extending this list its good for others but it shows the mindset of some people these days....

This is a whole FACT

On 8/26/2023 at 12:34 PM, beanz said:

I think they mean for the promotional. The open comp filing is in December.

yes that's correct

19 hours ago, Jchambers2120 said:

I meant the exam date. The filing for it is open now, but we take the test on December 8th or 9th. The filing for the open competitive exam opens on December 1st. 

I thought the date it was open to file FOR the exam was December with the exam date to be determined for 2024.. are you misspeaking"?

3 hours ago, Jchambers2120 said:

The list isn’t going to expire in September because they don’t have another to replace it yet. The promotional TO exam isn’t until December & won’t be ready for atleast 6-9 months so this list will be extended for another year most likely. 

Promotional? I thought the December Test was open not promotional??

4 hours ago, RTOMan said:

They still working on the Old List...

When the next tests are done then they'll have a new list...

so they'll run off 7604 (if they need new hires) until the new LIST is established or once the test is conducted?

1 hour ago, Robert T said:

Does anyone if a new list has been established?

New List? Their still working off 7604

4 hours ago, Keikyu Motorman said:

FWIW, just to give you an idea, some of those people talking about retiring "soon" end up leaving years later. Some don't reach their savings or pension income goals, others realize that they need to make up for "bad time" with NYCERS, and sadly in some cases, things come up last minute...

Understand that this job with all its stresses obstacles etc, can't be beat. Pension is UNHEARD of in the private sector and unless your some day trader with a solid understanding and TIME your 401k isn't gonna cut it. Think like this, senior men will go as long as they can because TO THEM the MTA=PIMP.... Paper In My Pocket...and it don't stop, you got a scheduled job? as a Senior man it's probably your favored schedule cause you "got time" WHY would you leave?? BILLS MORTGAGE HARLEY PAYMENTS don't stop

On 7/27/2023 at 2:06 PM, Uptown360 said:

Any other recommendations? I just received a pre-employment screening and though it doesn't guarantee me the job, it's an opportunity I can't let slip by. I've spent my whole life trying to get into unions, but it never worked out. Everyone I talked to said they had family connections. So, the fact that I have a chance to become a Train Operator with the MTA is a blessing. I want to do everything I can to secure the job because I know it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I'm ready for the lifestyle that comes with being a train conductor, including long nights and working holidays. I am prepared for it all. I just need to make this work, with God's help. I cant let this opportunity slip from my hands I will do everything that I can in MY power to get the job, and also pray to the Man up Above.

READ YOUR BOOK/INDUCTION.... KNOW IT, those books are the key to the job, if your know the material, you'll pass. 

On 5/21/2023 at 10:34 PM, kev2112 said:

Im in the new certification. (Per the DCAS website) Extremely low number.  I’m assuming the email should come soon. 

how long did it take for you to get restored? what were your circumstances if you don't mind me asking, DM me if anything. 

appreciated. 

On 5/21/2023 at 6:33 PM, Godsfavorite said:

They requested a new certification list as of 5/17/2023 so if your name is on that line entry your name has been restored. 

yeah, they just emailed me yesterday stating I'm " under review due to a pending appointment.  We have to reach out to the appointing agency for review.  Upon completion, you will receive a notification". Don't know what that means but, for me it's back to just waiting. I followed my instructions to the letter. Hopefully it will be before the summer is over.

On 5/15/2023 at 10:16 AM, Robert T said:

After reading your quote, I searched on the list for my name, I had it resorted because I was told to, on medical hold and timed out I guess. I requested and was told to was back on since the ending of march. Is it that I'm not on the incoming list yet or do i have to speak to somebody? 

I see the list and I have about 15 entries but sorry for not understanding the entries how do you know if your name has been restored? is it the date??

2 hours ago, JK1130 said:

I heard January 30th going to be last class for this list.

Wow... well I wasn't made aware of that, anyone who did post just yet don't lose hope. Your still in it

Don't know if this is proper but I'll ask anyway and will accept a bump or whatever comes. Who has the best signal flashcards???

Just now, RTOMan said:

21 years down here i have learned to pick and choose my battles..

I sit and watch and listen ....

EXACTLY....knowing that is a sign of maturity period. folks that wanna engage to "win" on appearances NO BUENO

Just now, RTOMan said:

I see nothing wrong with what you said..

Other folks worry about what others doing instead of what they gotta do..

You'll see it for yourself...

that's par for the coarse, in almost every environment I've been in it happens and the few people that don't participate, it some how annoys those that do. its like the moth to the light syndrome, I'm about getting it done right and helping BUT I refuse to stand in the line of fire for slouches. Let's be a machine that works well not folks that are just looking to cause nonsense. Immaturity and accountability isn't very high on folks priorities today AND THAT would save loads of headache.

Just now, RTOMan said:

Excellent because you are going to run into them down here especially the new ones...

"Waaaaa they dont let me start close to my home"...

Wait till the pick comes around and every job is no where near ones home and its theirs for six months..

MEANS NOTHING, the BIG picture is all I care about... 

I already live in Staten Island so NONE of these jobs are "near me" I'm not waisting time giving it my energy. 

First focus, get through SC, second focus learn how to work with those AROUND ME during the time I'm in my first year. Use it to cultivate positive surroundings and avoiding best I can ANY AND ALL BS. Second learn the system while in my first focus as well, learn ways to make money, utilize my relationships for the best outcomes. 

Lastly this job isn't for the faint of heart or thin skinned, I know that, however TIME isn't something I'm willing to waist. I wanna win and those with the right mindset will win too. PERIOD HARD STOP

3 hours ago, trackerjack said:

if you bump into me i absorb negative energies so well and i crave it.  please don't hesitate to purge those feelings on me.  I'm like a malignant tumor on the road.  
it's good to purge once in a while because once you graduate school car the screw office will ***Extremely Negative Comment Censored*** 

Ayyyyoooo... this didn't really read well from the gate but I got you🤣🤣🤣