Snowblock Posted June 23, 2012 Share #1401 Posted June 23, 2012 If you try to use MNRR to come to/from work, be prepared for that 3.5 hour gap with no service. That's especially crucial if you're on AMs and have a 0600 job at Flatbush. I know a conductor who commute from Ithaca, NY (a good 4+ hours each way). There are some TA employees who commute from as far as DELAWARE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33M0 Posted June 23, 2012 Share #1402 Posted June 23, 2012 Wow! 4+ hours one way, that is a hell of a commute everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted June 23, 2012 Share #1403 Posted June 23, 2012 If you try to use MNRR to come to/from work, be prepared for that 3.5 hour gap with no service. That's especially crucial if you're on AMs and have a 0600 job at Flatbush. I know a conductor who commute from Ithaca, NY (a good 4+ hours each way). There are some TA employees who commute from as far as DELAWARE. Thats why I'm gonna stay in the apartment I have now so that the crew office doesnt mess with my life too much while being an extra. From my part of the Bronx, the only two places I'd have problems with are Astoria (doubling back at 59th for the or taking the M60 bus across the bridge arent too fun) and Rockaway Park (a three train ride.) Everywhere else is only one transfer for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YDove C. Posted June 24, 2012 Share #1404 Posted June 24, 2012 Good luck to all the new C/R's. I'm a TSS in A Div so if your in A Div good chance I'll see you. Now about commuting that's something you have to be willing to do. You get a Pass for NYCT subways and busses they expect you to be on time. They do offer transit check. I commute from PA to Manhattan/Bronx and Brooklyn taken public transit take me 2 1/2 hours. However I cummuted for the last 12 years in various Titles so I'm use to it. I'll be in Westchester Yard, Monday @ 8am b4 posting. Hope to be able to meet your acquaintance while we're there. Look for TSS Perez & you'll find us newbies. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeSmooth Posted June 26, 2012 Share #1405 Posted June 26, 2012 My wife was sworn in yesterday. Class starts on July 9th... Oh yeah, NYC here we come... Thank you Jesus !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted June 26, 2012 Share #1406 Posted June 26, 2012 It was 1 year ago today that the first class from this O/C exam started their careers at NYCT. As of today, 15 C/R's in A-Div and as many as 20 in B-Div have passed probation and are now full-fledged conductors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33M0 Posted June 26, 2012 Share #1407 Posted June 26, 2012 Day two of training, 19 C/R's are assigned to B-divison! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YDove C. Posted June 27, 2012 Share #1408 Posted June 27, 2012 Yesterday was my first day post'n & had the best & most knowledgeable conductor on the 1⃣ #1 Line. He's straight by the book & quizzed me as we made our 3 trips. I enjoyed myself...hope today is just as pleasant. I salute & praise Mr. Jasper Garner for a job well done 4 teach'n me & allow'n me to shadow him. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YDove C. Posted June 27, 2012 Share #1409 Posted June 27, 2012 It was 1 year ago today that the first class from this O/C exam started their careers at NYCT. As of today, 15 C/R's in A-Div and as many as 20 in B-Div have passed probation and are now full-fledged conductors! I meet a lady yesterday in the A, while I posted, that just finished her Probation. I congratulate her & all the others for successfully completing their first year!! YAYYYY!! ????I can't wait til my year is up next year. Lls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymax Posted June 27, 2012 Share #1410 Posted June 27, 2012 Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows what number they r up to. My number is 1125 and I was wondering if I would be hearing something from them by the summer.. Any info would be greatly appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayRat1978 Posted June 28, 2012 Share #1411 Posted June 28, 2012 Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows what number they r up to. My number is 1125 and I was wondering if I would be hearing something from them by the summer.. Any info would be greatly appreciated... If I'm not mistaken people in the low 700 range just got called for the drug/alcohol screening. My number is in the high 900s and I don't expect to hear anything until sometime around Thanksgiving at the earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poughkipsee Posted June 28, 2012 Share #1412 Posted June 28, 2012 Yesterday was my first day post'n & had the best & most knowledgeable conductor on the 1⃣ #1 Line. He's straight by the book & quizzed me as we made our 3 trips. I enjoyed myself...hope today is just as pleasant. I salute & praise Mr. Jasper Garner for a job well done 4 teach'n me & allow'n me to shadow him. Congrats!! I can't wait for the call. Hopefully they keep moving at this nice pace and I can get the A div. What time where you at VC 242? Thats my station, it would be kind of funny if we passed each other and didn't even know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted June 29, 2012 Share #1413 Posted June 29, 2012 Finally huh Ydove? Good work, have fun and don't let these dick dispachers get to you. F 'em, they forget where they started from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10038 Posted June 29, 2012 Share #1414 Posted June 29, 2012 Just letting you know I was sworn in yesterday... All good things come to those who wait. I waited and it finally happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted June 29, 2012 Share #1415 Posted June 29, 2012 Congrats! When do you start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted June 29, 2012 Share #1416 Posted June 29, 2012 Yesterday was my first day post'n & had the best & most knowledgeable conductor on the 1⃣ #1 Line. He's straight by the book & quizzed me as we made our 3 trips. I met one of your classmates today. He wasn't assigned to me but I still gave him a couple lessons between trips, as I rode his train into work and could see where his strengths and shortcomings were so far. There's a good chance I may get someone tomorrow, as they've been trying to give me students on my Friday job the last 2 weeks, but at least now I'm officially off probation and can actually take them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10038 Posted June 29, 2012 Share #1417 Posted June 29, 2012 Congrats! When do you start? Thanks! I start July 9th. From what I saw when I was down there for medical/final processing, they're well into the 720's for the initial drug test. Don't quote me on it because there's also people there that took other exams as well. Also, they're only calling about 6 per day to come down for medical/final processing for conductor once the results for their drug test comes back. Thats from what I saw yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted June 29, 2012 Share #1418 Posted June 29, 2012 720's already? I'm in the upper 900's, but my number is just before SubwayRat's IINM. This might actually wreck my holidays (even if it does, I'm still taking the job ASAP) Now that the MTA's hinting that they might have some extra money, IMO they should get that new contract signed too so that some of the more senior people can retire with their retroactive pay raises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayRat1978 Posted June 30, 2012 Share #1419 Posted June 30, 2012 720's already? I'm in the upper 900's, but my number is just before SubwayRat's IINM. This might actually wreck my holidays (even if it does, I'm still taking the job ASAP) Now that the MTA's hinting that they might have some extra money, IMO they should get that new contract signed too so that some of the more senior people can retire with their retroactive pay raises. I'm in the 990's - so I'm sure you're a few ahead of me. Here's my question concerning the new labor contract - will they still go ahead with part-time for conductors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10038 Posted June 30, 2012 Share #1420 Posted June 30, 2012 720's already? I'm in the upper 900's, but my number is just before SubwayRat's IINM. This might actually wreck my holidays (even if it does, I'm still taking the job ASAP) Now that the MTA's hinting that they might have some extra money, IMO they should get that new contract signed too so that some of the more senior people can retire with their retroactive pay raises. You'll be called before you know it. Just make sure you're healthy and your eyes & hearing is on point because that medical exam aint not joke...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share #1421 Posted June 30, 2012 Congratulations to those who've made it through and into school car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citimauler Posted July 1, 2012 Share #1422 Posted July 1, 2012 How long after the drug test does it take before they call you back? Do they call if you don't pass and let you know why? or do they just call those that pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted July 1, 2012 Share #1423 Posted July 1, 2012 If you fail, you ain't gonna hear a peep from them - you wasted enough of their time, they aren't gonna waste any more. I got called back about a week later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted July 1, 2012 Share #1424 Posted July 1, 2012 Or you can do like my father did and try to beat the test in the TA's restroom... Needless to say he got caught and disqualified on the spot. This happened when I was younger and he was still living in the house. I didn't know about this story up until a couple of years ago before me and him stopped communicating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal 1 Posted July 1, 2012 Share #1425 Posted July 1, 2012 The benificial use of the time until one is called is the answer to the health issues. If one uses the time to get ones health in order I think the worries of the physicals would be a needless worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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