Xentor Posted May 24, 2011 Share #226 Posted May 24, 2011 You guys think I will get hired before the end of October? A few months ago I planned a week long trip to Boston for that time. I hope Amtrak has a generous refund policy in case I can't go. Arent you the one that was saying people have a much longer wait than they think? Youre likely to enjoy your Boston trip and when you get back youll have plenty of time to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatherskite Posted May 24, 2011 Share #227 Posted May 24, 2011 Arent you the one that was saying people have a much longer wait than they think? Youre likely to enjoy your Boston trip and when you get back youll have plenty of time to spare. Or why not just stay in Boston permanently? You can be the new Cliff Claven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xentor Posted May 24, 2011 Share #228 Posted May 24, 2011 And that's why I said he may get a pre-employment letter by then. They may send out at least 80 letters or more to get that first class of 40 people, and they may do the same thing for the next class of 40. Out of 100 people sent a letter maybe only 35-40 will get hired. Don't forget not everyone will pass the medical. And TA is not gonna stop hiring the people that may have scored lower than you either. And let's not forget technically the next C/R's exam should be given next year around Nov/Dec. This list should have been at least two years into hiring O/C's by now, and a little over one year from exhaustion by the time the next exam rolls around. And given the amount of people's name put on a outstanding certification makes it seem like they will move fast too. I think normally DCAS sends about 100-200 names at a time, not more than 400. I could be wrong in all that I'm saying, but I just feel initially TA will move fast through the first few months then slow down by years end. You can be close, but you are likely underestimating that ratio, have you seen any proof that it is likely to fail than to succeed? You did say "technically" but I cant see why transit woild conduct another test only a little more than a year after establishing this one, makes no sence. Ive mixed feelings/predictions on this but im predicting Transit will call no more than 2000 people with luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatherskite Posted May 24, 2011 Share #229 Posted May 24, 2011 You can be close, but you are likely underestimating that ratio, have you seen any proof that it is likely to fail than to succeed? You did say "technically" but I cant see why transit woild conduct another test only a little more than a year after establishing this one, makes no sence. Ive mixed feelings/predictions on this but im predicting Transit will call no more than 2000 people with luck. If Transit only called 200 instead of 2000, and then ended the list there would be a gigantic spike of suicide of virgins in the New York area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onpoint Posted May 25, 2011 Share #230 Posted May 25, 2011 My number is mid 70's on o/c #8094...... Reporting to Livingston St. June 3rd..... The wait is finally over.... Good Luck All! Thanx for all the info for the past 2.5 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #231 Posted May 25, 2011 The next conductor test will not be held until at least 2014. What makes you think they would have another conductor test a year and a half into the current list that is good until February 2015? The Next conductor test will most likely be around February 2014. As for the people worse than 150 on the list, don't expect to be hired this summer. The hiring numbers are not what you think they are. Reason I said what I said was because these test are suppose to be given every 4 years. And that's why I stressed supposed to be given. Now since we all know how long they took to start the list in the first place, Yes! it only makes sense that the next test to be given will be @ a later date than normal. The last test was given in Dec'08 and the list should have been established in 2009 and expired in 2013, therefore making the next scheduled test date in Dec 2013 or early 2014. I believe the last one to be given was in 2004, the same year I took the S/A exam. I remember just missing the registration deadline for the exam in 2003, so I applied for the S/A exam in Dec of that same year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #232 Posted May 25, 2011 Top pay is $23 and I believe it's 4-5 years for top pay. Yeah your best bet would be to jump ship if given the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #233 Posted May 25, 2011 You can be close, but you are likely underestimating that ratio, have you seen any proof that it is likely to fail than to succeed? You did say "technically" but I cant see why transit woild conduct another test only a little more than a year after establishing this one, makes no sence. Ive mixed feelings/predictions on this but im predicting Transit will call no more than 2000 people with luck. Only reason I made those comments is because the tests are supposed to be given every 4 years or so. Since they are so behind schedule, they may want to rush through the list faster than normal to stay on schedule with the exam dates. I just read someone got a letter with a list number of mid 70's so it seems my @ least 80 or more notices sent out at a time is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #234 Posted May 25, 2011 My number is mid 70's on o/c #8094...... Reporting to Livingston St. June 3rd..... The wait is finally over.... Good Luck All! Thanx for all the info for the past 2.5 years! Good luck man!!. I wish you all the best through out the entire pre-employment process. Just stay honest with all your information, and verify info you may have forgotten about from the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatherskite Posted May 25, 2011 Share #235 Posted May 25, 2011 Reason I said what I said was because these test are suppose to be given every 4 years. And that's why I stressed supposed to be given. Now since we all know how long they took to start the list in the first place, Yes! it only makes sense that the next test to be given will be @ a later date than normal. The last test was given in Dec'08 and the list should have been established in 2009 and expired in 2013, therefore making the next scheduled test date in Dec 2013 or early 2014. I believe the last one to be given was in 2004, the same year I took the S/A exam. I remember just missing the registration deadline for the exam in 2003, so I applied for the S/A exam in Dec of that same year. Supposed to and Transit go together like oil and water. The conductor tests I know of were given 1993, 1999, 2004, 2008, and the next one will be 2014. The mid 1990's there was a big hiring freeze. They usually schedule a test with about a year before the O/C list is scheduled to expire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatherskite Posted May 25, 2011 Share #236 Posted May 25, 2011 Only reason I made those comments is because the tests are supposed to be given every 4 years or so. Since they are so behind schedule, they may want to rush through the list faster than normal to stay on schedule with the exam dates. I just read someone got a letter with a list number of mid 70's so it seems my @ least 80 or more notices sent out at a time is correct. They usually send out about twice as many notices as positions available and if there aren't as many no shows or medical holds, then the ones left out simply have to wait until the next class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted May 25, 2011 Share #237 Posted May 25, 2011 My number is mid 70's on o/c #8094...... Reporting to Livingston St. June 3rd..... The wait is finally over.... Good Luck All! Thanx for all the info for the past 2.5 years! Good news make sure you got all things in order and answer every question in that booklet and be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpm369 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #238 Posted May 25, 2011 I am just curious to know if I do get hired and being a MTA employee do I get to ride the LIRR for free? I live out in Suffolk County and was wondering as far as my commute goes. Thanks in advance for any responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted May 25, 2011 Share #239 Posted May 25, 2011 I am just curious to know if I do get hired and being a MTA employee do I get to ride the LIRR for free? I live out in Suffolk County and was wondering as far as my commute goes. Thanks in advance for any responses. Depends on who hired you you just said MTA, they have different agencies.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpm369 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #240 Posted May 25, 2011 Ok you got me on that one. LOL I just figured that this is the thread for the subway conductor's that everyone would assume that. LOL So yeah if I do get hired as a subway conductor would I get to ride the LIRR for free as an MTA employee as I would be taking the train from Ronkonkoma and I know the monthly pass is up there in price. Thanks again for any responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #241 Posted May 25, 2011 Ok you got me on that one. LOL I just figured that this is the thread for the subway conductor's that everyone would assume that. LOL So yeah if I do get hired as a subway conductor would I get to ride the LIRR for free as an MTA employee as I would be taking the train from Ronkonkoma and I know the monthly pass is up there in price. Thanks again for any responses. No you won't technically be able to ride free, it highly depends on the C/R on the train you're riding that day. And most times LIRR C/R's don't honor TA passes. You'll have better luck on the MNRR. I have a classmate that moved to Middletown, NY two years ago and has not yet had to pay for a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatherskite Posted May 25, 2011 Share #242 Posted May 25, 2011 Ok you got me on that one. LOL I just figured that this is the thread for the subway conductor's that everyone would assume that. LOL So yeah if I do get hired as a subway conductor would I get to ride the LIRR for free as an MTA employee as I would be taking the train from Ronkonkoma and I know the monthly pass is up there in price. Thanks again for any responses. RTOman is the LAST person you should get any advice from. It all depends on the Conductor when you are on the train. You are supposed to pay since you aren't a LIRR employee, but if you are in uniform, the conductor usually honors that you are a Transit employee. What I suggest you do is always have a ticket with you and ask him before hand if he honors Transit employees. That way you are being respectful to his job and don't look like an ass demanding or expecting the free ride. By having the ticket with you, if the C/R says no, then just hand over the ticket so you don't have to pay more having to buy the ticket on the train. That's how it works. That's how I would suggest you also do if you ever take Amtrak or any other railroad as an employee. It's similar to cops letting other cops from other jurisdictions slide on ticketable offences Remember, just because someone answers your question here, and they say they work for Transit, it doesn't mean they are right. Actually, usually they are wrong and just want to give the illusion that they know something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted May 25, 2011 Share #243 Posted May 25, 2011 Ok you got me on that one. LOL I just figured that this is the thread for the subway conductor's that everyone would assume that. LOL So yeah if I do get hired as a subway conductor would I get to ride the LIRR for free as an MTA employee as I would be taking the train from Ronkonkoma and I know the monthly pass is up there in price. Thanks again for any responses. Some of my subway employee friends have said the best bet is to do the following: Every time you ride Metro North or LIRR, buy a ticket. KEEP THE TICKET with you. When the conductor comes around, show your pass. Some will let you ride. If the conductor asks for a ticket, give them the ticket you've already bought. They may be doing it "by the book", their may be a supervisor looking somewhere you don't know about so don't talk back if they ask, just give them the ticket. If they accept a view of your pass, though, you now have a ticket you can use another time. Unfortunately though with the reduced valid period for MNCR/LIRR tickets, this method isn't as effective as it used to be if you're not doing a commute you do semi-regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKid84 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #244 Posted May 25, 2011 Can I just say how much it hurts that my list # is 12**...and I have the same score as the person with a list # of 666 ! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKid84 Posted May 25, 2011 Share #245 Posted May 25, 2011 My number is mid 70's on o/c #8094...... Reporting to Livingston St. June 3rd..... The wait is finally over.... Good Luck All! Thanx for all the info for the past 2.5 years! Great news man ! Good luck ! Hope to be with you in the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manskimix Posted May 25, 2011 Share #246 Posted May 25, 2011 Hey, can I put in a change of address on-line, or do I have to go down to Centre Street and do it in person??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4567 Posted May 26, 2011 Share #247 Posted May 26, 2011 Can I just say how much it hurts that my list # is 12**...and I have the same score as the person with a list # of 666 ! LOL Be happy, my list number is in the 1300s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juelz4309 Posted May 26, 2011 Share #248 Posted May 26, 2011 Gotta list number of 1494....How Long are we talkin here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpm369 Posted May 26, 2011 Share #249 Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks for the responses to my questions all. So I am in the mid 100's under 150 but got no letter as of yet. I guess I may be called in the next batch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messino Posted May 26, 2011 Share #250 Posted May 26, 2011 Gotta list number of 1494....How Long are we talkin here.... With that list number you probably wont be called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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