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I've also heard of the hiring freeze for all positions. But now I have also heard numerous times they are short on t/o. Best thing is to call 180 Livingston and find out. Nothing about Transit is consistent. First thing they'll tell you in school car is dont worry about what "they" said. You'll hear a lot of "They said" but listening to them wont help you. If it ain't come from TA, it ain't fact. Find out for yourself. Keep an eye out for calls and letters. Remember if you miss one, it doesnt mean you missed out.

Not sure which division you are in but understand that new hires are extra extra. What that means is that you fill in for jobs that other conductors call out sick / abandoned /medical leave/random drug test etc.. what this means is that today you'll be on the D starting at Bedford park. Tomorrow you can be on the A from far rock. Or you can be placed to wait at a terminal like Rockaway parkway on the L until you are assigned a job(receiving pay while you wait). One of the perks of being extra extra is that you may get weekends off. But keep in mind you only know your assignment two days in advance. Only way to get a regular scheduled job as a new employee in RTO (subways) is too win a job off of the bid sheet. Which is pretty hard to do seeing as to how the job gets awarded to the employee with the lowest seniority number (more time in RTO). I spoke to a cleaner who said she didnt take the promotion because she doesnt like that we have to call 20 days in advance for a day off and that if we do, we aren't garunteed the day off. But if you want to be apart of RTO, that's the price. 7 months and I havent taken a day but I've known others in my class who took 4 vaca days already. So good comes with the bad. Your choice.

I believe a conductor gets paid more. But a track worker always get OT. Both positions have the same potential earnings. There are both track workers and conductors with salaries over 100k due to OT.

Great idea. I use a daily planner instead of the book and I want to keep it secured so I also have a tiny book I keep in my pocket to jot things down quickly while in service.

Two more to add. 1. Dont try to cover up anything. It will just stack your problems. 2. Document everything on a daily basis. Especially the train you take into service (car number). It can come in handy weeks to months later. You wont understand reading this but as you go posting, you'll understand. Keep for your own records. If TA gave it to you, they can take it back. Including the small book they give you to write in.

They are only strict about uniform. The book says be neat and trimmed. And presentable but I doubt they'll pull you aside for an unshaven beard. So it's more about dres code. Different titles have different clothing. Like a conductor has to wear a conductor hat and tie. But the operator can wear a cap and no tie. What's wierd is that you only have to wear the tie around a certain time of year. Basically they dont require you to wear the tie around the summer time as a c/r. They say you have to wear what they provide including the boots. However, many people wear Dickie pants instead the pants they provide. And if you want to wear boots other than what they give you, youd have to get them approved. As far as tatoos and other things, as long as it's not gang affiliated, I dont think they care. It's all in the rule book.

Doubt it. The old trains the SMEE equipment are work horses. The new tech breaks down more than the old equipment. And they keep retro fitting old equipment onto old equipment to save money. The c/r position will be around for a while. But you might be on to something. If you get the job, move up quick so you wont have to worry about that. Btw guys. I'm in school car now. The highest list number in my class has to be around 700. But theres been two classes before mine and about 200 max c/r's out of a group of 700 has been appointed so far. The list will move quicker than you think. Be patient, stay healthy, stay clean and you'll have a great job here. Good luck.