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It has now been 10 months since I passed my Phase 1 exam. There is no information to be found anywhere about the start of the next Phase 2 class. The response from LIRR HR is deafening silence. The test results expire in 60 days. What happens after that? Do I start at the beginning? Resume, Open House, Signals and Definitions?
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All HR said was that we were "in the pool" for the next Phase 2 class. This really puts my life on hold. Do I plan my next vacation? Do I make plans to further my career at my current job? Do I go to my family reunion in October (in another state)? So many other things that I need time in order to plan properly.
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Has anyone heard anything about when the current hiring freeze will end? I passed my Phase 1 exam only to hit a brick wall when Phase 2 was cancelled.
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No information on Saturday classes. We'll find out on the 29th. In the past it's been Ronkonkoma or Babylon. See you Wednesday. I'm the old dude.
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Are you getting paid while you are not training?
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Had physical test pre-Phase One. Phase One to begin April 29. was told some classes may be at home due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Still waiting on a Phase One invitation email. I wonder if there is going to be a delay due to the pandemic.
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Thanks for the tip. I hope this covid-19 thing doesn't postpone the process like its postponing everything else.
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I never got any notification pass/fail. Only an email to come in to discuss my future in the program.
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Does anyone know when the next Phase One will start? Also, how much time is there between passing Phase One and starting Phase Two?
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As I mentioned earlier TAKE 2 COPIES of each booklet. I was out of my class before lunch. You'll have all day to get started studying.
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At the overview, try to grab an extra copy of both the signals and definitions. You can make your flashcards from one set and keep the other set with you in a book bag or something.
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You guys are making me feel like a relic. I'm 51 and this is my only shot at this. Alberto, you can reapply in a year. Don't give up. Old or not, I still have to work into my 70's due to terrible 401k options available in my past and NO pension. Where I work now or on the railroad - makes no difference - I still have to be at the top of my game.
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Still waiting for the other shoe to drop myself. I couldn't get a read on the interview. I felt great going in because I passed the S&D. I left doubting myself and beating myself up for not knowing more about train operations.
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The one above is a special schedule for Saturdays. This is the regular one until March 8: http://web.mta.info/lirr/Timetable/Branch/HillsideBolandLIRREmployee.pdf
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Here is a link to the Hillside schedule: http://web.mta.info/lirr/Timetable/SpecialTT/Nassau_MLX-W-GO505-HI.pdf
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TAKE THE TRAIN! Don't screw around with parking. You may not find anything close. If you're late - you're out.
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I am so sorry Alberto. I am speechless.
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Is there anyone else here that is waiting to be called for Phase One?
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Well that sucks.
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Has anyone been notified of January's Phase One yet?
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Can you please explain what you mean by an additional 11 training days?
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The other day I was waiting on a station platform and I could see a signal in the distance. It was green over red. I thought to myself, "hey, I know what that means - Clear, proceed - Easy peasy." Then it changed to yellow over red. I thought to myself, "I know what that means too - Restr...wait no..uh. Hold on a sec...APPROACH. Dammit!" Gotta hit the books. I haven't looked at them since August. Time for a review. I still haven't heard anything on the next Phase 1 class. Starting to get a little anxious about that.
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This hiatus between the interview and Phase 1 notification is killing me. How much notification do you get before Phase 1 begins? Congratulations on starting Phase 2 tomorrow. Good luck, Trainee.
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So far in my experience: June 3 - Open House July 13 - S&D Overview August 17 - S&D Exam September 19 - Notification that I passed and interview scheduled October 2 - Interview December 7 - still waiting for any official word on the next step of the process...