JackDorsey

Hi everyone,

I missed todays class and am unsure who to contact. I’ve gotten confused and placed my alarm thinking I need to be at the school at three pm. While gathering paperwork I see it’s Montague at 8am.. 😳 I really need a contact number. I tried Olah and the number to someone from yesterdays zoom. I won’t be able to make it until 12 or after 

1 hour ago, Asa said:

Vaccination site should work now, just did mine.

Same! Completed mines as well.

See you all later today. Hope a great first day for us all

22 hours ago, Gullys said:

I was told by employment that your employee ID aka BSC will only work on your official start day that when your consider a Transit employee 

 

why they didn’t tell us that Friday 

My official start day is the 21st. I was able to order my boots and they took one day to arrive. They ship with UPS and require a signature on delivery. If you have UPS my choice you can request the package to be left without signature. The site is SAFGARD.COM. The employee information should be on the packet you were given with reporting instructions for first and second day. I believe I was told to wait three days after being initially sworn before ordering the shoes. 

On 2/11/2022 at 8:20 AM, PatientlyWaiting30 said:

Hey, I see a lot of people questioning if they should jump on this opportunity because they are already at another position. I think you most definitely have to weigh the pros and cons. You have benefits, overtime, can easily hit $100,000 annually once you reach top pay and a full pension. Consider the costs of health insurance. I believe your wife and kids can be covered in transits health benefits plan, correct me if I'm wrong. You also have job security. For someone like myself who has been through tough times I want to make sure my job will be there tomorrow. Job security is of the utmost importance to me. 
 

For the gentleman working for the B.O.E I believe you mentioned you are older, have summers off, are deep into your pension and you like it. If your job is secure, like iron clad, maybe I'd stay.  
 

for the gentleman in retail, now unless you're a manager or u work commission, it doesn't matter, I'd bounce. The only plus I see is if you have some transferable bookkeeping skills. Stay in retail?! No thanks, gimme the homeless and pissed of New Yorkers any day. This is nyc. It's all about the money and being able to afford to live here and provide for your family. Out of pocket health insurance is crazy expensive plus mta has more job security. So what if I gotta work far and crazy hours, we been waiting 7 years for this opportunity. 
 

as for me, someone can take my spot. Literally Just got offered an analyst position yesterday with a start up and the benefits are better than MTA's. I would work remote, so I save money on gas, food and don't have to get up any earlier for my commute. Plus I was a doorman for 9 years. I'm never, ever answering to someone again, have a Shitty schedule, or work weekends. That's a dub. I worked hard and studied hard to get here, with no college degree. Corporate is much easier to deal with than a bunch of pri*cvs who feel entitled or having to go through hoops and bounds for vacation and where everything is based on seniority. No thanks. Unlimited PTO was the icing on the cake. 
 

 

I’m glad to be reading this and seeing that so many other people are indecisive about the jump. I am set to start training on Monday. I have had some time to sit and weigh out the pros and cons of this switch. I am taking a leap of faith, hopeful that this was the right move in the grand scheme of things. I work a corporate job in banking. I’ve been there for 5 years. My salary is more there than it is starting out as conductor. I have holidays and weekends off. 9-5 schedule. I’m in the office only two days out the week. I get little more than 4 weeks of paid time off throughout the year. 

I am making the jump because of what the overtime pay can potentially be. My job offered a 15k counter but I still feel as though I can start completing some goals I have set more immediately with MTA.

That being said.. The sacrifice of personal time for money or the forfeit of solace for stress is a difficult battle in the interim when you have to decide what’s most important to you. Commute will be hell for me and more expensive since I’ll need to travel more days out the week. 

Benefits of health insurance, pension and job security are all a bonus but not my driving force.

I wish everyone a clear head in their choice making. I hope it works out for all of us. 

6 hours ago, Nicholasp said:

When did you attended last for drug test? And what's your list number as well? 

I passed the originals in Late October. My list number was 3,8xx

This week I completed my second drug test in medical since the previous ones were over 90 days ago. I attend the February 21st class. A question I forgot to ask was regarding holiday pay. The 21st is Presidents’ Day. Are employees paid double time? 

23 hours ago, TraDon said:

You would have to redo the first step (drug test) because it is only valid for 30 days. So since you did it in October and they didn't reach your list number for medical, you'll have to do another drug test. You'll still have to bring in the same forms from the first time and all your original documents (SS card, birth certificate, etc.).

They call more names than needed for the first part of pre-employment because some people will fail the drug test and be disqualified. Others won't be interested in the job any long. Others will have unpaid tickets or not have original documents and just plain miss the appointment. 

Also, people like me who were placed on medical hold will knock higher list numbers back once we clear the hold. 

I believe the drug and medical results stay on your chart for 90 days with the conductor role. Bus operator is 30 days as they are actually driving a vehicle. 
 

Anyone heard an exact date for the next class? I missed the December 27th one. 

9 hours ago, Gullys said:

I am vaccinated need to for the line of job I am currently doing 

I had my vac card Oct 26 when I had pre employment but nobody ask for it in 180 

but you think they would ask for it when I get called for medical? 

I’m sure the email invitation for will specifically indicate this is true but yes based on my knowledge I believe you should have proof of vaccination with you at the time of your appointment 

Everyone if you are not currently fully vaccinated start the process now. As of November 14th all employees must be considered “fully vaccinated”. This will mean a full two weeks has lapsed since the last dose. 
 

Pfizer and Moderna - have both doses administered and a two weeks lapse before you can begin.

Johnson&Johnson - have the one dose administered and two weeks lapse before you can begin.

This not optional - if you are not fully vaccinated you cannot start. Those of you beginning pre-employment should perhaps look into this starting now. 

5 hours ago, yungfeenxm23 said:

@JackDorsey Totally understand your position. If I were you I would call HR ask for Ronald St. Jean and get the details of your current position in the hiring process and when the next hiring class is scheduled to start. 

Yes, I have already received details. Looks like one is set to start first week of December. 

7 hours ago, Nat1118 said:

Hello my number is 48xx and I just received an email about starting the preemployment process. My concern is it required for the job to have a drivers license? Because I don’t have one

I drivers license is not required a valid state ID or Permit will be just fine.

Recently heard that another class will start in about 3 weeks. Do not know if this is true or not. 

28 minutes ago, elvis G said:

What list # were you 

I was in the 3400’s

3 minutes ago, Jericho said:

Unfortunately, you're just going to have to wait again.

By the way, unless you really liked your employer, a two week notice is more of a courtesy than a requirement.

😔😔.. I do like them that’s why I wanted to give the courtesy. I never been one to burn bridges.  I hope to start before the end of the year. 

3 hours ago, yungfeenxm23 said:

Truth is, if I were you I would call back and put my name on the list for the class. You never know when the next class and or opportunity will come around. Granted everyone has a life and circumstances may not be ideal at the moment but if it’s a career/job you’ve been waiting for why place it on hold. Run with the opportunity. 

Yes,  I sent an email saying I would like to join the next class. I didn’t want to leave my job without a 2 weeks notice. I’ve already missed this training because it started last week. I wish I knew the exact date of the next class. There wouldn’t  have been any point in holding off for this time if I’m going to be forced to leave without proper notice for the next class. I do hope the class comes soon though. 
 

Hey everyone!

i went through my pre-employment and medical exam. I was suppose to start November 1st but told them I was unable to due to the short notice. I asked when the next class was but was old there wasn’t any on the schedule. Do any of you happen to know? Should I have just started when asked to? 
 

thanks! :)