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On 3/26/2021 at 4:19 PM, Brytstar said:

What list # are you? I submitted mine but didn’t receive a response back.

On 3/26/2021 at 2:48 PM, TeeFredNYC said:

Just a quick update. Got my canvas email on Tuesday the 23rd, filled everything out and submitted the same night. Received another email to come down to 180 on Tuesday the 30th, to continue the process today. So it looks like things are moving along. Good luck to everyone. 

I received two phone calls/emails with my canvas letter this week. List #14**. However, they did not provide a due by date or an email to submit it to. I tried calling the number provided. No answer and the voicemail is full. If you don't mind me asking? What email did you send it back too? 

8 hours ago, fromupstomta said:

Medical hold for previous failed drug test in 2012.  Passed this time around but still want me to go to Outpatient?  Any ideas around this?

 

Was the previous failed test for an MTA position?

24 minutes ago, dappercw said:

After 2 PE's  I got sworn in today, list #104*....see you guys July 22nd

Congrats! How soon after 2nd PE did you get sworn in?

19 minutes ago, TOHopeFull2019 said:

Hi all, just thought I would update everyone, I just received a call and email to report to PE Wed. June 26. they also said should be getting a letter too. This would be my second PE. list number 149x. Hoping for either the Aug class (highly doubt it) or sometime in the fall assuming they will have more classes scheduled. fingers crossed! 

I called Mrs.Vargas today to follow up. She mentioned letters went out today. I asked what class I might be considered for if all goes well and she said "hopefully" August. No guarantees though. Five minutes after I hung up, I got the call to go in this Monday for 2nd pre employment. List # in 1400's. Good luck to all!

19 minutes ago, MTAHopeful813 said:

Time to tickle the thread.

 

115x got called for 2nd PE 6/5. Let’s go!

Nice! Congrats! Both C/R and T/O seem to be moving along. Got my first pre employment for C/R but will be deferring. Waiting for that second P/E for T/O.

3 minutes ago, acabral136 said:

Bro wear whatever you want. I saw a guy in sweats and a yankee jersey. Tons of guys in jeans and polo shirts. I always play it careful and wear dress shoes and slacks and a dress shirt and then I'm uncomfortable. Then I get there and regret it when I see dudes dressed like they just came from hanging out on the block. 

 

The most I've ever heard anyone say is "please remove your hats". 

37 minutes ago, Fredman0220 said:

When I went for my first P/E late last year, folks were dressed in regular street clothes. I know the packet states Business Casual. Can anyone tell me what’s the “least acceptable” way to come dressed to Livingston? Last time I had on a full suit but if I can be a little more comfortable I prefer that lol.

When I went to P/E back in Nov I saw a dude dressed like a pimp. I saw some over dressed, some dressed casual, some in jogging pants, some in buisness attire, and some in regular street clothes. I don't think it really matters what you wear as long as your paper work is correct. Lol! I wore a hoodie sweater, jeans, and rain boots because it was raining that day. I was the first one there on line and left by 2p.m.

9 minutes ago, Imhim said:

Once you get sworn in, the job is yours! As is any other job, you have probation. School car, exams, practicals, that’s on you! You don’t have to be a train buff to get this stuff! If you put in the time and this is what you want, it will come to you! I’m YX now and I have seen some T/Os down here like how is this person a T/O smh, but again it’s on you to put in the work and study! You will be taking daily quizzes, mostly on stuff learned the previous day, depending on your TSS. Those don’t count, they’re just given so the TSS’s can evaluate how you are retaining information! The ones that do count, again depending on your TSS, you will know when they’re coming and study extra! The official signal exams yes you have to get a 100%. On the multiple choice it’s on you, on the essays, you might be able to talk your way out of getting something wrong! Yes there are a lot of signals but honestly they become repetitive and very similar, you will learn to identify and group the similar ones together! When you get in, you will probably run into myself lol or other T/Os who will give you studying matieral lol! Just be humble and ask questions, there are lots of ppl down here willing to help! 

Thanks for the info and quick reply. I'm ready to soak up info and put in that work. I've noticed there are a lot of cool people on this forum that actually want to help those of us either starting or waiting. Very humbling. Just waiting my turn patiently. Popping in from time to time to see what list number they're up to. Lol

I've been following this forum since day one trying to absorb all questions and answers. This forum is very helpful and very informative. Thanks to all those that take the time out to respond. I have a few questions myself regarding the signal test. I see alot of people excited about getting in past medical as if once your sworn in your in indefinitely. I know that's not the case.

I know there are practicals and exams and other ways to get disqualified, but in my opinion, I feel the signal test is the do or die part of this whole process. Thats the only thing that gets me nervous. From what I hear you have to pass with 100%. My question is for those that have taken the test and passed, in reality, how hard is it? How many questions are there really on the exam?

I've read and heard there are 100 signals to be memorized, but 15 questions on the exam, is this true? I'm very curious. I know once one gets into school car they'll get a definitive answer and the materials needed to study. I probably won't be getting in until fall or winter of this year "hopefully". I did my PE in Nov. At the speed the list is going, I know for a fact I will have to go back for two or maybe three more drug tests. It's all good though! Patience is the key!

Thanks in advance!

7 hours ago, candorgreen said:

I just returned from 180 Livingston.  The January 28th class is full.  There haven't been any more classes planned at this time.  I was put on medical hold for the third time.  Apparently, the MTA would rather hire people with criminal backgrounds than someone with a medical condition that is easily and completely treatable with medication.  I'm starting to think this just isn't the employer for me.  

Definitely not the employer for you. It sounds like you're salty and already hating on people.