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What do you mean by "best"?

Sorry, I know I'm about 4 months late here, however... I can't speak for any other RR, but for the LIRR this is 110% not true. Costs the same whether you are off the street, or an amtrak or NJT conductor for 30 years. Everyone goes through the exact same hiring and training process regardless of your background. The only thing prior experience would help you with is with HR and the interview. Also 110% not true. Everyone does everything from scratch. Even an LIRR conductor who wants to become an LIRR Engineer has to go through the exact same process from scratch, even though he is a part 232 certified conductor of the same exact RR. This is also true for employees and non-employees wanting to become a Block Operator/Dispatcher. Same exact training regardless of your experience.

I've been hearing through the grapevine that the RR is having issues getting people to pass the S&D exams. They're going through thousands of people just to get 24 for a class. Here is your friendly reminder to everyone that either is or will eventually be in the process: STUDY!! It's worth it, trust me. See u on the rails.

They're hiring again, for those still interested.

"No" would be the correct response, lol

With most of the tickets that I extend, passengers use a card. However I do agree getting rid of cash transactions is stupid.

When you graduate its going to be "HELLO EVERYONE, I'M A DONKEY"!

Your name is on the roster, bro. We know who you are. You better have a thick skin when you come out, lol. Good luck.

There is an "internal" hiring freeze in effect. The RR still has plans for 6 classes this year. The first two classes are in hillside right now. Not sure when the next one is, maybe summer.

I heard MNRR was going to furlough some cams. Not sure if that's true. Here at the LI, it's an internal hiring freeze. Still hiring A/C's and engineer trainees.

Yea lol, you're right....also, I saved a bunch of money on my motorcycle insurance by switching to geico.

Remember, senior guy goes home!!

Bro this guy is gonna be hangin' for like a year...

2016

Some comments before you play the victim card: This is a public forum on the internet. If you wanted people to mind there business, you wouldn't be here asking questions. If you are worried only about yourself, what does that mean for your conductor or engineer? If you're my brakeman and I need help with doors, passengers, etc, I expect you to help me no questions asked. If you have that "I'm only here for myself" attitude, you're not gonna last long pal. If someone not reading dozens of posts on an internet forum upsets you, then the RR is not for you. What's gonna happen when passengers ask you whether your train stops at Jamaica a thousand times? Are you going to get upset and angry because you made plenty of announcements? Seriously you need a thick skin and I mean really THICK to survive. Don't act like a know it all, be humble that you've made it this far.

Can't wait till' you get out on the trains, cupcake. Passengers are gonna' love you. Coworkers too for that matter, lol.

Hey Linda, we got a real winner here!!

I'm going for airbrake Next Week. Not looking forward to it. Lol

He actually got a 80, but whatever...

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Are you sure about that? If you live on the island, LIRR. If you live upstate or in Connecticut, MNR.

Summary: It's complicated.

Hey, it beats working for a living.

General Kat. I'm glad she is doing your class. You will be the best new a/c's out there....if you make it of course.

It is, lol