ScreechyFlange Posted August 24, 2013 Share #26 Posted August 24, 2013 Well then... This discussion escalated quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 24, 2013 Share #27 Posted August 24, 2013 Well as a IT professional studying in nursing getting ready to be an RN from a lev 3 helpdesk computer tech I'm just throwing the facts out there in terms of anatomy and physiology, bodily function and how to protect oneself from pathogens that can cause infection. One time during a code blue I had to assist in a childbirth. Other times I had patients die in my arms. It's real. But I am leaving the IT field because my goal is to enter a well paying, secure, traditional profession where I can express my drive to save lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted August 25, 2013 Share #28 Posted August 25, 2013 Well then... This discussion escalated quickly. LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted August 25, 2013 Share #29 Posted August 25, 2013 Well as a IT professional studying in nursing getting ready to be an RN from a lev 3 helpdesk computer tech I'm just throwing the facts out there in terms of anatomy and physiology, bodily function and how to protect oneself from pathogens that can cause infection. One time during a code blue I had to assist in a childbirth. I learned all of my anatomy from playing doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted August 25, 2013 Share #30 Posted August 25, 2013 Cups are handy i hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 25, 2013 Share #31 Posted August 25, 2013 Well then... This discussion escalated quickly. Yep it did. loling..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted August 25, 2013 Share #32 Posted August 25, 2013 Other times I had patients die in my arms. It's real. But I am leaving the IT field because my goal is to enter a well paying, secure, traditional profession where I can express my drive to save lives. Don't get your hopes up about the life-saving thing. You only end up using your life-saving skills about 10% of the time, no matter what part of the medical field you're in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 25, 2013 Share #33 Posted August 25, 2013 Sad enough that's true. By the time most patients end up in the ER, it's already too late. That's what I was forced to realize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RtrainBlues Posted August 26, 2013 Share #34 Posted August 26, 2013 There are many employee bathrooms throughout the subway system. They will hold the train while the motorman uses the bathroom. I see it happen a few times per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechyFlange Posted August 26, 2013 Share #35 Posted August 26, 2013 There are many employee bathrooms throughout the subway system. They will hold the train while the motorman uses the bathroom. I see it happen a few times per year. I don't want to come off as a d*** but you should've been more specific because your post comes off as misinform-al and the question was answered already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted August 27, 2013 Share #36 Posted August 27, 2013 "Ladies & Gentlemen, We are delayed because of train traffic ahead of us... Please be patient" Actually I cover for my T/O by telling the customers that "Ladies & Gentlemen, the train operator needs to drop off a form D in the dispatcher's office. We will be moving in a minute" .... she's dropping SOMETHING off alright! Nobody's gonna buy that "train traffic ahead" line when they see the T/O running off the train. BTW 34/6 and 145 St N/B, and W4 S/B are good places for the T/O to take a comfort, as the bathroom is right there. So far I haven't had to make any mid-trip dropoffs yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp142 Posted August 30, 2013 Share #37 Posted August 30, 2013 In my years of walking Track I've seen many a container bottle with "Lemonade" along the Right of Way, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lirr42 Posted August 30, 2013 Share #38 Posted August 30, 2013 In my years of walking Track I've seen many a container bottle with "Lemonade" along the Right of Way, lol Don't eat the yellow ballast, kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechyFlange Posted August 30, 2013 Share #39 Posted August 30, 2013 In my years of walking Track I've seen many a container bottle with "Lemonade" along the Right of Way, lol Hahaha eww , any leftover "brownies"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp142 Posted August 30, 2013 Share #40 Posted August 30, 2013 Once a brownie was found tucked away in aaa bucket bucket in a wide area, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted September 5, 2013 Share #41 Posted September 5, 2013 can the dispatcher tell you that you can't take a comfort if your train is late? i heard that on the midnights you cant even take a comfort because of all the G.O.s. is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted September 21, 2013 Share #42 Posted September 21, 2013 ^^ I kinda want to hear the answer to that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted September 21, 2013 Share #43 Posted September 21, 2013 A dispatcher can tell you that you can't take a comfort THERE, but then are responsible for providing an alternate nearby location that won't jack up the road as badly. And if a crew member requests a mid trip comfort too often, then they will be sent to the medical center and possibly restricted from the road if they have a health problem. And by contract, you are allowed up to 15 minutes to take a comfort between trips, GOs be damned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted September 22, 2013 Share #44 Posted September 22, 2013 And by contract, you are allowed up to 15 minutes to take a comfort between trips, GOs be damned. Wow. That's a whole lot better than here. Good job, ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted September 25, 2013 Share #45 Posted September 25, 2013 "Ladies & Gentlemen, We are delayed because of train traffic ahead of us... Please be patient" LOL That explains a lot. Could they theoretically bring a potty in the cab with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted September 25, 2013 Share #46 Posted September 25, 2013 Sure, nothing more professional than hauling a bucket of urine in and out of your cab... The thought alone is repulsive and inhumane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedChikkin Posted September 26, 2013 Share #47 Posted September 26, 2013 can the dispatcher tell you that you can't take a comfort if your train is late? i heard that on the midnights you cant even take a comfort because of all the G.O.s. is that true? NO. ONE. CAN DENY YOU A COMFORT. You get on the radio and let Control Center know, and not being a weisenheimer about it might stave off a request for a G2 and/or visit to the MAC, after that, what's the dispatcher's responsibility? Update the reason for [the train] being late, get another T/O to jump ahead maybe, but he can't stop you. And no, you can't get off the train for a comfort between stations, they could hit you with abandoning your train and customers in the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted September 26, 2013 Share #48 Posted September 26, 2013 Sure, nothing more professional than hauling a bucket of urine in and out of your cab... The thought alone is repulsive and inhumane. Well speaking as a guy, I'd just bring (half)gallon jug, a large jar and some wipes with me, wouldn't want to be take unnecessary comforts and get in trouble. I could take a urine break at stations in empty jug, and if I had to do a number 2, a nice glass or plastic jar will do, they contain solids fine, and if things get messy, the splatter would be contained by the jar. You close/screw the lid, no smell, you leave the cab with a shopping bag and you're good. I keep an empty water bottle in my car just in case I have to take a wizz on the road, of course I pull over, but that is much more efficient than looking for a restroom, or parking spot then restroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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