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17 minutes ago, acabral136 said:

Nobody has asked the medical Marijuana question. The topic is fresh because of a legislation that was just proposed. He posted like he was pissed off about the thread when it really isn't that serious. I pointed out that it wasn't that serious "albeit in a way you didn't like".. 

 

All I'm saying is, it isn't that serious. Let people discuss whatever they want and if u don't like it, don't respond. Very easy. No need to call people's questions dumb even if u feel that way. Just keep it moving. 

 

And if you think I have a bad attitude for that, I cannot even hope to accurately express how little that matters to me. 

Practice what you preach

7 minutes ago, Jay-Oh said:

It’s a dumb discussion to be fair. Like he said, this job involves operating a $15 million piece of equipment with thousands of souls relying on your ability to safely operate. They started drug and alcohol testing after Robert Ray killed 5 people via derailing his train in 1991. He was intoxicated to the point where he consistently overran stations before tearing his train in half doing 40-50 mph over a switch.

The legalization will never happen, it’s written in blood.

Also, be careful of your attitude, there are some people down here that won’t take kindly to it.

Jay...TB10 here... 

To the other guy: im not getting testy....just trying to put 2 topics to rest....over the last two weeks, its the only thing anyone has been discussing, while multiple people have already answered the questions numerous times...

Like I said, yes, hiring has slowed down, but the constant same 2 questions are going to drive people away from this thread who have REAL questions that should be addressed and supplied with helpful answers...

5 minutes ago, acabral136 said:

U upset? U sound upset. 

Not at all...im already in ....YX...

Ok...listen...the smoking weed thing has to stop...

IT WILL NOT EVER BE ALLOWED...

You are operating a 15million dollar piece of equipment, filled with over 1,000 people...

They will never allow someone who could potentially be high, operating one of these trains, when there are 100s of people who dont get high, wether for recreational or medical purposes...

Please put an end to it...

And the license debate, didnt upon signing up for the test it stated that this was a requirement..why complain now...if you want a job that could potentially over your career net you over 2 million dollars... GO GET ONE and stop questioning...

I know hiring has slowed down, but these topics are just getting completely off topic.

3 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Oh so if I leave conductor for T/O and I end up failing or not liking it then I'll lose conductor? Unless probation is over?

Correct...you need to hold the position for 1 year(probation is over)...so not too bad, cause even if t.o passes your number, as long as you defer it and stay on the list, when you are ready to go for t.o., you'll be in the next class available.

54 minutes ago, Schecter said:

I was going to but I dont know how long it's going to take for them to reach my list number which is in the 1300s and apparently someone stated that theres a freeze 

Here is what you should do...Take the conductors position...Defer the T/O position until you complete your probation as conductor. Once you make your year, then take the T.O position. By that time, your number may have been called, so you will probably be included in the very next class they schedule. Then if you fail or dont like t.o., your posituon as conductor will be safe!!

Once again...my TSS....a VETERAN to MTA....was just with the superintendent yesterday and was told that once my class goes YX...they will start with more classes..They have many many classes going on, they are just simply spread way to thin at the moment. I'm sure you guys waiting patiently, your time will cone soon...

P.S....operating a train is the easiest part of this job...fun too!!! Put your time in studying...allow yourself to decompress...learn the signals in small chunks...wait to get the MTA signal definition, dont think about using Google definitions and sites...most signals definitions have patterns, so its not like 100 random definitions...put your time in, and it will be easier than you think!

As per my TSS....march should have a class being put together....waiting on my class to go yx

1 hour ago, wrong side of tracks said:

My number is 14xx waiting medical call.

You?

I started schoolcar this week...Division B!!!

32 minutes ago, wrong side of tracks said:

 

Well.... It's only if you want to comment.

That ain't that bad.... Just annoying.

Yea...it kinda sucks..i'd like to add more to the group, but dont because of this.

5 hours ago, LIRRMedford said:

What class number you get?

TB 10 here!!! 

3 hours ago, wrong side of tracks said:

Hey! I was there on the same day for P/E, 27th. I'm 14XX.

**Not sure if anyone else is having this issue, but everytime I come back here, I have to do "forgot password" and reset to sign back in. I keep putting the same password and it signs me in, but if I sign out or come back later, it doesn't work and I have to start all over. I even tried different passwords with the same issue.

If anyone knows why this is happening or who I can contact, most appreciated.

 

I am having the same issue, I need to reset password everytime I sign in....

18 minutes ago, Jay-Oh said:

Thanks brother

That’s why the graduation rate from this class is going to be amazing. Study groups and mutual support let’s go!

@jay 

@lirrmedford

Fellow dec 17th classmate...I live in shirly, on long island...medford I know where you are from...out this way....where you from jay?

Definitely interested in some study group type thing...whatever helps us all pass this training!!! Life changer much needed with this job...

Current TO's

In the boot store, what are you all choosing? Which boot? Are the hiker style o.k? Better off with a boot style? Any info could help. I know this was brought up already, but not much info regarding this is currently here?

Well I am in!!!

List 53*

Pre Employment 11/6

Medical and Sworn in on 11/16

December 17th class...

Nov 26th is full...

1 hour ago, 2nice said:

Pre employment tomorrow at 7:30..from what I've read I'm guessing I should arrive by 6:30 to have the best chance of getting out of there early?

DO NOT get your hopes up on getting out early...odds are it will be a whole day process, most of it spent waiting to pee....if you get out before 4pm...consider yourself lucky as some have had to wait till nearly 7pm. 

I had all my documents good to go on P/E....No tickets or any hold ups....got out at 4:45pm.

If the lab goes on hold, you will be there all day. 

Order of people who are seen in lab..

1) current employees with random

2) people coming from medical

3) people who have already done PE just coming in to do pee test

4) 1st timers - first time doing PE

5 minutes ago, TO legacy said:

Great news, congratulations. 

Had a guy get his medical letter yesterday who had PE 11/5. 

You just got your letter and your PE was 11/6. 

My PE was 11/7, so I’m praying for tomorrow. 

Good luck!!

List #53*....pre-employment on 11/6

Recieved email today for medical on 11/16

November 26th class being considered.