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2 minutes ago, Nyctransitorhotels said:

OK here's my dilemma and ima go to the pre employment most probably when it's my turn. I'm at this moment earning $30.40 per hr as of July I go up to almost $32 per hr. Conductor starts at $22.50 or so. Overtime for me is after 35 hrs night time differential is $1.50 more from 8am-6am. I get free food at work. Decent food actually. Health insurance covered by union dues of $50 per biweekly paycheck. Last yr at $26.75 until late December and $26 until July I earned at base rate $81,500. If I would've been at max rate which I get Dec 2020 or if I leave and go to another Hotel property now my rate will be $37.70 or so. 

 

The only however big reason for me to join Mta is their pension my unions pension is trash at $1250 per mo after 20 yrs I believe. 

 

I have a tough decision to make. Anyway if I was to stay on the same pace as last yr at my rate I would earn around $93k. 

 

Can I make at least $75k per yr first yr while having somewhat of a life. I can't really afford my costs if earn less than $75k. 

 

Thanks Farrock I think we've spoken before. 

I think 75k is possible. I made 70k at my last job and pretty sure now that I'm working 6 days a week, I'm on track to make more. Also after a year, your pay will increase. For the next 5 years, until you hit max pay, and/or there's a new contract. Downside is, are you okay with having to work 6 days a week for it? I don't have much a life and am okay with that lol.

11 minutes ago, Ador said:

Yes I’m generally hoping that OT is available if I want it ..Since you mentioned it, what is the max overtime allowed per pay period? 

You're limited to working 16 hours max a day I believe, and only 1 of your 2 days off a week.

10 minutes ago, Ador said:

Far Rock Depot, Thanks for the insight you provided, I am still waiting and for my results but took the OPA in April. I am list 35XX so I prob have some time to go. With all that great info you provided can you give me an idea on how much OT you are actually getting, or what is usually available for newcomers. If they add an unexpected shift for you are they taking another one away?  I am trying to determine what the average 1st or 2nd year Conductor can actually earn per year when you start out with night diff and OT. I want to be able to weigh that when I get called to decide if it will work for me . I have heard a lot of confusing info, (no OT for new hires,... a lot of OT...etc etc..) . I know the hourly rate but what can you really expect to earn when you start?

Thanks!!

 

 

As far as OT goes, you can do as much as you want. People advised me not to do ot during my first year while on probation because it increases the chance that you could get in trouble, especially if you're tired and not paying attention. After reaching 6 months (though I could've started much earlier) I decided to work one of my weekend days off if there are jobs available that I want to do. Since I've started working 6 days a week, I've increased my pay by $400 a paycheck which is pretty substantial imho. So I average $1700 a paycheck now after taxes doing the maximum amount of overtime allowed, all during my first year.

Just now, ren said:

How long did it take them to reach that number?

Don't know. Probably the entire life of the exam. How long is it good for? 4 years?

4 minutes ago, ren said:

So if you're 95XX on the list, do you have any realistic shot of being called?

Yes. When I got hired, I asked what number they get up to. The guy told me usually about 10,000.

Just now, Janelleeac said:

Oh but whats your list number range ? So i know maybe i should keep looking .  Im 81x

I was in the June class.

I was notified on a Tuesday, to come in for a medical on that Thursday, for a class that started the next Monday. Some people were notified even later than that for the same class, so never know.

16 minutes ago, Jrwave said:

Update* June class just graduated and about to be on the road! 

Yerrrrr

31 minutes ago, Gdsimmons646 said:

Anybody who went on Friday also having trouble ordering the shoes? I cant even create an account ... 

I went on Thursday and still can't create an account :/ It's definitely been over 48 hours.

25 minutes ago, tommy5402 said:

On another note, was anyone else able to order their boots, thats going in for Jun 4th?

I had my medical on Thursday but haven't been able to order the boots 😕

5 minutes ago, Gdsimmons646 said:

Finally got back from medical. Will be starting Monday. So excited. Today was a super long day. IT didnt help that I didnt eat and that I started feeling constipated around noon. Excited about the next step. Quick question. Did anybody do finger prints? I just got home and looked in my bag and saw that money order the email asked for. Totally forgot about it 

If you came from another city or mayoral agency, you didn't have to do fingerprints. That's what they told me yesterday. 

2 hours ago, impatientAF said:

Can you tell me what the subject line is and/or the sender? I want to keep an eye out for any key phrases. I get a lot of promotions and spam on this email (should've thought of that before giving them this email), so I wanted to know what to look out for. List number is 66X, so I'm thinking I need to be on the look out.

 

Any info is appreciated!!

Subject is "New York City Transit Conductor Schedule for Medical/Final Processing"

Email is someone's name @ nyct.com

47 minutes ago, Dgopes said:

When did u take the opa & good luck..  I have my OPA this week

Thank you. Mid to high 400 list number. Took the OPA in October last year. Went for pre employment in April. Medical on 05/31. For June 4th class. Just decided to put all the dates if anyone has questions. 

1 minute ago, Bmpo7 said:

Congrats my dude. What date?

Medical is on Thursday the 31st.

Mid to high 400s here, and just got an email for the medical. We're being considered for the June 4th class. Crazy. 

By my estimates, it looks like they're getting through about 200 people per class. They'll probably get up to around list number 600 for the July class.

The June class starts in a week. High 400s here and I haven't done my medical yet. I think we'll most likely be in the July class.

Just now, N1CKR said:

Any one else received an email to go in for medical?  I'm in the 469- 480 range on the list. 

I'm in this range too, but sadly no email :( I have a feeling that class is full. 50-60 people? :/

1 minute ago, Sank said:

Yes not sure why. I just got sworn in yesterday. Starting training and orientation May 14th. 

For which title?

Just make sure you leave on good terms. So good that they'll wanna take you back if you need to come back. 

1 minute ago, Bmpo7 said:

Contemplating this big time... How unprofessional would that be? Wasting their time training me just to leave right away. Or would you say "f it" and do it lol.

I mean you're probably looking at a few months before you're called. I'm high 400s and they said we'd probably be in the June class, which I'm doubting since the classes aren't that big. 

1 minute ago, Bmpo7 said:

Want to ask for some personal advice: Was recently offered a promotion at my job (currently at $19.50 at my position, promotion would put me at $22). My list number for this exam is low 700's. I would take the conductor job all day over my current job (I do love my job though). Should I turn down the position and wait it out?  Would hate to turn down the promotion and never get called from the conductor job (is that possible?). Feels like a good problem to have, but still feel stuck and would like some professional advice. 

Can't you take the promotion, then leave for the MTA when you're called?

Nevermind, edited incorrect comment out

7 minutes ago, Mtahopeful2018 said:

Unsure anyone would know the answer but, who has the better pension?

Sanitation or conductor/MTA? Or the same?

Fairly certain they're the same pension. I currently work for the city and my stuff is gonna transfer over. Different departments within the MTA have different pensions though. But for the conductor title, it's the same pension as other city jobs. 

3 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Protein lol why?

Points to other issues: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/protein-in-urine/basics/causes/sym-20050656