tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5251 Posted September 29, 2015 you cant lose the job down the line due to health once you pass your medical@ 180 livingston and your taking your required meds and followups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5252 Posted September 29, 2015 really im under the impression if my health gets bad then I can lose my job. where can they place me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5253 Posted September 29, 2015 thats i couldnt answer but im sure they would give you a transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dainty2200 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5254 Posted September 29, 2015 Once you pass medical.you cant lose your job due to health, however, you can be put on restricted duty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5255 Posted September 29, 2015 what would that restricted duty be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dainty2200 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5256 Posted September 29, 2015 Anything exception driving the trains. It could even be cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5257 Posted September 29, 2015 would the pay be different if they put him as cleaning for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dainty2200 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5258 Posted September 29, 2015 I doubt it but that i'm not sure. But you will be restricted trying to get yourself back to good health. Because you dont want to be put out of service because you wont get paid for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5259 Posted September 29, 2015 When going down to 180 Livinston, and in general is a well groomed beard ok? Or they want to see you clean shaved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5260 Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) first day wont matter, when they call you in for medical that is when you will be interviewed man when i was there, i seen dudes with jeans, t shirts going for interviews Edited September 29, 2015 by tprashad0719 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5261 Posted September 29, 2015 yea I went dressed up a bit because I came in to work and when I got there and looked around it was a mess. I felt over dressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5262 Posted September 29, 2015 So you guys recommend clean shave for interview/medical day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAhopefullMatt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5263 Posted September 29, 2015 @Mike, lots of guys with beards as Train Operators. Some people don't like facial hair but it's quite common at the TA and you should be fine with it. Re the health questions, losing your job should you no longer be medically qualified to perform it is a real risk. They won't keep you on as a train operator and pay you at the T/O rate if you're not medically qualified to perform the job. That's different than being out sick for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5264 Posted September 30, 2015 Still nothing in the mail, thinking prob more like after the New Year. Nov class prob will be last one for this calender year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker013 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5265 Posted September 30, 2015 I'm still training I will be posting on the road in a couple of weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5266 Posted September 30, 2015 How is training going for you breaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5267 Posted September 30, 2015 @trapshad0719 are you better prepared now to make the jump ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5268 Posted September 30, 2015 im going to make the jump and not look back, i am nervous as hell to see people failing and getting booted due to failing practicals and signal exams..but i have to give this 100% and get my body ready for the early AM travels..i drove to work %99 PERCENT of the time and i hope it will continue lol if not i will just have to wake up EXTRA EXTRA early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5269 Posted September 30, 2015 I haven't received that call yet and will call them later on today. I'm just afraid with a kid and one on the way I don't know what the right move will be but I think if I get the call I'm taking that leap. I have many friends that work law enforcement and ems and they work the midnight shift in order to be able to spend time with their families. if this would have happened lets say 2 years ago it would have been an easy choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5270 Posted September 30, 2015 same here, i have a 3 year old daughter which i spend a lot of time with due to my current schedule and hours..weekends off..but im looking at the long run..i can actually pay a morgage and have my wife stay home incase we decide to have another baby because currently with her and my salary will equal to me just working for MTA excluding Overtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5271 Posted September 30, 2015 Yea, so its an obvious choice for you. Good luck and with everything you will have going for you I don't think you have to worry about the practical's or signal exams. With dedication you always get what you want. I cant wait for you to start I will be asking tons of questions knowing how tough this decision was or you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5272 Posted September 30, 2015 thanks statensirt, i will try my best to answer anyone questions and just tell them how it is..we will look back after training and say..this is what we was nervous about and just laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5273 Posted September 30, 2015 everyone here has provided tons of info but I think the most valuable will come from you cause we seem to fear the same things and our situations are pretty similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5274 Posted September 30, 2015 my problem right now is that i got to comfortable at my current job and build up a lot of senority..i have a lot of vacation time and sick time which i know i wont no long have and will need to start from the bottom again..but i been thinking and killing my brains out just thinking about it but here currently there is no where to move up the ladder..im just stuck here in the office like a robot..i just have to get use to it..i figure 3 years into the job we should be comfortable or those who are on the job now can chime in.. when can you actually be out of the mercy of the crew office and when can you actually pick the lines you would want to work with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5275 Posted September 30, 2015 yea I hear you. In my situation I have moved up a little. 15 years of seniority. If I need a vacation or a few days I just say im going to be off. But it seems like I hit a wall and operating a train is something I always wanted to do. I actually had a conversation with a director here about me possibly leaving and I asked if it didn't work out if how hard it would be to get back and she said not hard at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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