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On 7/2/2020 at 12:31 AM, LEO1990 said:

So let me get this straight. There are only 65 open vacancies. So hypothetically speaking, does that mean if I was number 66 my only chance to get on would be if 1 person from the first 65 failed a drug test or physical, was not fit for the position, declined the offer, etc. ? That means if the first 65 people pass all tests and accept the offer of employment, unlucky number 66 would NOT get hired?

 

If that is the case, is it a game of luck/fate for anyone who is listed at 66+ since there are only 65 vacant slots?

Hey Bro I know it’s frustrating but just try to hang in there man. A lot of conductors either retired or passed away due to COVID may they Rest In Peace. There are a lot of open jobs out there. I hear it all the time in the crew rooms and they are always calling for overtime. Just try to hold on a little longer and wait to see what happens. 

Not sure if you guys have been paying attention to the news but the MTA is planning on cutting 2,700 Jobs. 

9 hours ago, J Cooper said:

Got sworn in today! Thank you all for the information and help throughout this process.

Congrats Brother. Welcome to Transit 

16 hours ago, +Young+ said:

See below. This was posted on the previous page, which can be viewed here.

 

Don’t give up hope bro. I was starting to give up hope as well and then I got my medical email. I was sworn in and now I’m out on my own already. Only been a few days but it’s going this far. Stay positive bro. 

Hey guys do you get a set schedule with set days off or are you allowed to pick what shift you’d like and what days off you’d like? 

6 hours ago, Nyctransitorhotels said:

I gotta disagree here. While I understand being in time is vital especially in the beginning. People with options like everything in life weigh those options. There may be 30k +people waiting not even a third of them are getting in. 

 

This board member is speaking to local 6 union members and others. Our probation is 3 mos. Sick days are that sick days whenever we want to use. Our union fights for us most times. Our break room is clean and business agent would flip if it isn't. We start at 27 per hr and max out in 4 yrs at 36.75 right now. Ot  starts at 35 hrs. 

 

It's a tough decision for some. It's good to hear the good and the bad. To render a good decision. No need to get overly defensive. Everyone thinks differently. Respectfully I'm hoping many make the wise choice on what career to pursue. 

Which one you thinking of choosing bro? MTA or Hotel? I’ve been going back and forth. 

34 minutes ago, Nyctransitorhotels said:

January 1, 2019, the value of the pension credit for those still working increases immediately from $40 per credit for the first 25 years of employment (and $20 for up to 15 additional years of employment) to $60 per credit. That’s a $1,500 a month pension—a 50% increase for members who retire at age 65 with 25 years of service! And since many members work more than 25 years, the rate of the increase will often be more generous than 50%. That’s because the bonus for years of credited service past 25 has been hiked from $20 per year to $60 per year! As an example, there are quite a number of members with 40 years or more on the job who on January 1 will qualify for a pension of $2,400 per month! 

 

That's the new pension structure. It's definitely better than before. However it's not great. 

 

I hope you took a LOA just in case. I spoke to my business agent and hr dept. I've gotten a few mos LOA approved in the near future. But still back and forth if I will take the job. The drop in pay is substantial. 

 

However yes the pension is the only thing swaying me and we have 8 sick days I believe they have more in NYC transit. Also we have 9 holidays I think they have the same and 3 personal days. Only thing is ive heard someone say that you cant use your sick days when you want?? Which is very strange at a union job if that's true. But it is what it is. 

It’s a lot to consider bro. But in the long run you’ll be making more money and your pension will be way better. And there’s a lot of room for growth and still have the pleasure of still being union. It’s gonna suck the first year or two but after that you’ll be chilling. I’ve looked into everything in detail and MTA is the better choice. Just praying to God that this doesn’t blow up in my face man. This is a great career opportunity. And it’s a job that comes with a lot of Honor and Respect. 

1 hour ago, Imhim said:

You’re gonna be fine man!! Don’t let anyone cloud your mind with negativity about the job! Of course it’s not perfect, but the probation thing isn’t bad, I started last year and will be done with probation next month. Had one incident, didn’t let it bother me, just get your rest because a lot of things happen from fatigue, before you know it the year will be up! Make sure you look out for all promotion exams!! Good luck hopefully we’ll work together if you’re in B division!!

Thanks Brother. Hopefully we bump into each other. 

5 hours ago, Nyctransitorhotels said:

You and I are literally the same number in seniority. Agreed there's usually tons of overtime. I typically bring home over $2100 every 2 weeks. Earned $83k last yr on base rate. Would've been $113k at max pay. I get max pay Nov next yr which will be $37+ per hr. We're fighting for more add ons and mgmt not sure if they're gonna give in but we trying to get another $2 per hr. 

So that's a huge drop in pay dude. Base pay conductor is $22.75 or something. That's almost a $13 difference and ot starts at 35 hrs for us. Unless you're a tipped employee. My uncle who's in transit says that it's a spot you have to take the promotions and put up with some bs but get yourself in the right spot and you're good. 

 

I was all about the pension being much better. But local 6 pension just got better but transit still better. It's a tough choice. Quality of life is another thing to consider. I'm in a hotel relaxed I don't deal with customers. I don't mind working but a lot of things to consider. Anyway good luck. 

 

What number are you? I'm mid 1900's. One thing I will say if everyone was as kind as this forum. That would make the decision even harder lol. 

 

Everyone good luck. The enthusiasm is awesome on this forum. All the support and positivity is awesome. 

Trust me bro I’ve going back and forth thinking about it over and over but I think overall the MTA is the better career choice for me. With local 6 you have to do 40 years to get full pension with MTA is 25. I work front desk and make a lot of money and I also get tipped pretty well but I’m still going MTA. I pray to god this works out for me. At my job my managers are the worst and my GM is an Irish racist lady and I’m constantly dealing with nonsense. I’ve had previous managers tell me that she tells her management team to attack me and come after me hoping that I would slip up so they could fire me. The nonsense I deal with is crazy bro Lol. My list number is 16** I’m due to start training August 19th. 

25 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Nothing to worry about bro in school car you'll learn everything and they'll post you with someone on every single line if you're in the A divison they'll put you on every line 1 through 7, and the B division would be everything A through Z. And you'll practice a lot bro don't lose hope.

Thanks a lot brother. I’m going in confident and hungry to move up. I’m not losing hope I’m very excited to start this new chapter in my life but it’s still very intimidating. It’s something that will be in the back of your head for a year straight and when you overthink that’s when you’re likely more likely to f**k up. I learned that in the Navy. Lol. 

58 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Not if you know what to do, honestly a lot of people on probation usually get fired from opening the doors on the wrong side, using their phones and failing a system safety test, and falling asleep and tons of other stuff that idiots do down here.

That’s what I’m nervous about tho. Opening the doors on the wrong side. Mistakes happen in life man. It’s scary to know that you can’t make a simple mistake. Like I said I’m not a moron or a reckless kid. I’m sure I’ll be able to comprehend everything it’s just that there is no job security till after a year. Any mistake will have you terminated. That’s the intimidating part. I have a mortgage a wife and a son to feed. Sounds like perfection is what is expected and no one is perfect man. 

1 hour ago, Nyctransitorhotels said:

 

What union are you in? Yea I understand I'm in the union and I'm high in seniority 3 outta 13. Also top pay in 15 mos away is $37+ per hr. I'm curious about transit. But it seems like transit in the beginning isn't a union shop. Which is crazy. Probation most union shops is 3 mos max. 

 

There's things in my Job we all wanna change but the security the unions give is something hard to give up for a yr. Also 5 full years to get full pay is rough. 

I’m in a Hotel Union. I’m at 35 an Hour bringing home over a thousand a week. I get paid weekly I’m a delegate and I’m 3rd in Seniority and I do overtime like crazy getting paid 52 an hour. It’s a tough decision to make but I really want to go with transit because in the long run it’s a better career as far as retirement and even better pay but that year probation is scary man. I’m not a reckless person or nothing like that but it’s just scary to know that I could start tomorrow and be let go the following week. 

25 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Honestly just know your job when you're down here, and the train operator has no reason to hate you. As long as you're at your board you're good and if not you can always tell him to move up a bit to place you on your board. Some of the boards down here are off centered a lot and I'm never afraid to say move up a bit please. Remember they were once a rookie also and at the end of the day we're all humans so just treat everybody with kindness and everything else will work out.

What do you mean by boards? 

Damn that’s very discouraging for the fact that we are on probation for a year. If something goes wrong and the train operator doesn’t like you you’re basically screwed cause you have no union. Damn that sucks man. The closer I’m getting to my start date the more nervous I’m getting. I’m afraid to leave my job where I have union and seniority and I’m a delegate for a job where I could get fired just cause someone doesn’t like me. 

27 minutes ago, Far Rock Depot said:

Nope.  But I know what ot was which is BS to me since when I wad terminated,  I made sure to ask if I can reapply and get rehited and they told me yeah cause they even rehire felons. 

What were you terminated for? If you don’t mind me asking. And I’m sorry to hear that they passed you up man. 

The Uniform for new comers says a light blue collar shirt. Is short sleeves okay or does it have to be long sleeve? 

I just received my KaKa Bag today. I thought we couldn’t have a bag with straps? The bag that I got today has straps for days. The reason I got this bag was because I read on here that it’s the best bag to get for MTA

27 minutes ago, JayBee said:

Note to any future new hires attending orientation - Don't wear shorts, don't wear non-Transit hats and definitely don't get caught sleeping even during orientation!

Uh-Oh. Seems like something crazy happened. 

5 hours ago, Oceans11 said:

Congrats on getting sworn in too bro, I’ll make sure to look out for you on orientation day. Trust me bro, you took the words right out of my mouth, looking forward to this too. I ordered my boots and choose the Rockports. How about you? 

I chose the Caterpillars. They just look overall better and they give that extra wide feet comfort. 

6 hours ago, nickynick86 said:

If you don’t mind me asking what’s your list number? Just curious how much longer of a wait I might have as my list number is 18**

My list number is 16**

On 7/11/2019 at 6:55 PM, Oceans11 said:

I’m starting on August 19th. 

I’ll be there with you bro. Was sworn in this past Wednesday. Just ordered my boots. So excited man can’t wait to start this new chapter in my life. I wish the rest of you lots of luck out there. Don’t be discouraged and just be patient. God has a plan for everyone. Be safe. 

Hey guys I’m sure someone answered this question already. But does anyone know how long school car typically is? Just need to plan things out accordingly with my wife. 

Very Nervous about Wednesday. I hope it goes well. I just can’t help but think somethings gonna go wrong during the interview process and my investigation. I have nothing to hide but I can’t help but feel like I won’t be selected. Good luck to everyone that goes in Wednesday and everyone that’s already start class. 

Hey guys. When I handed in my paperwork I think I might’ve missed putting down a job or two since I had so many since I was a kid. Do you guys think that will disqualify me if and when I go in for final processing? Will my interviewer cut me for that? 

16 minutes ago, Riku said:

Got sworn in today it’s go time July 15th, good luck to everybody hope to see some of you in a few weeks 🙏🏾💪🏾

Congrats Brother.