danielhg121 Posted December 13, 2023 Share #1851 Posted December 13, 2023 7 hours ago, JORDAN10293 said: Just to add- I have to be in Holbrook at 11am so doesn’t seem like it’s possible for that day to work unless I was able to leave early. Not sure how this would work If it is a possible workaround, they usually let you go by around 12PM if not earlier for the overview. All they do at the overview is read it aloud and elaborate on some tips to help memorize signals and definitions. If you still want to reschedule, try calling the phone numbers on the bottom of the email where the email signature is located during standard HR business hours (usually M-F 9-5). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORDAN10293 Posted December 13, 2023 Share #1852 Posted December 13, 2023 11 hours ago, danielhg121 said: If it is a possible workaround, they usually let you go by around 12PM if not earlier for the overview. All they do at the overview is read it aloud and elaborate on some tips to help memorize signals and definitions. If you still want to reschedule, try calling the phone numbers on the bottom of the email where the email signature is located during standard HR business hours (usually M-F 9-5). Thanks, it’s going to be tough but I’m just going to go and see what happens. My friend said I can get there a little later. If I have to miss some pictures then I have to. They haven’t responded to my email asking what I should do so I just sent another rsvp yes. Really frustrating situation but it is what it is. Hopefully my friends understand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORDAN10293 Posted December 13, 2023 Share #1853 Posted December 13, 2023 13 hours ago, danielhg121 said: If it is a possible workaround, they usually let you go by around 12PM if not earlier for the overview. All they do at the overview is read it aloud and elaborate on some tips to help memorize signals and definitions. If you still want to reschedule, try calling the phone numbers on the bottom of the email where the email signature is located during standard HR business hours (usually M-F 9-5). HR called me this morning. She was understanding 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted December 13, 2023 Share #1854 Posted December 13, 2023 2 hours ago, JORDAN10293 said: HR called me this morning. She was understanding Nice. Yea if you reschedule, its hard to really determine when the next S&D overview is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORDAN10293 Posted December 13, 2023 Share #1855 Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, danielhg121 said: Nice. Yea if you reschedule, its hard to really determine when the next S&D overview is. Yea it’s a really tough situation and I really need to move this process along and give myself a chance but HR wouldn’t confirm over the phone that it would end earlier on even though a bunch of informed people including you have told me otherwise. My friend whos worked for railroad for a long time gave me a couple of important dates in the new year I guess for the AC class so I’m hoping that will give me some sort of estimate of when another overview could be. It’s frustrating but going to have to give it a couple of months and will follow up if I don’t hear anything. Back to the waiting game hahah 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dremoney9972 Posted December 14, 2023 Share #1856 Posted December 14, 2023 Anyone go to the open house in Babylon 11/30 and get a call for the s&d overview? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted December 21, 2023 Share #1857 Posted December 21, 2023 On 12/12/2023 at 2:33 PM, JORDAN10293 said: Just to add- I have to be in Holbrook at 11am so doesn’t seem like it’s possible for that day to work unless I was able to leave early. Not sure how this would work If it didn't happen yet I'd still try to go. Honestly, you can sign in explain the situation to the trainers get the packet, and leave. They made me sign in and out at the same time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORDAN10293 Posted December 25, 2023 Share #1858 Posted December 25, 2023 On 12/21/2023 at 6:15 PM, IAlam said: If it didn't happen yet I'd still try to go. Honestly, you can sign in explain the situation to the trainers get the packet, and leave. They made me sign in and out at the same time. I wish I went cus I knew it would most likely end early enough anyway and of course it did. But the HR woman who called me made it like it wasn’t a big deal at all to reschedule for something like that. Hopefully I hear back soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dremoney9972 Posted January 13 Share #1859 Posted January 13 Any information on upcoming s&d overviews? Lady I interviewed with at the open house said she passed me and I'd hear in a week or so after the 11/30 open house. Thanks guys! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ride Posted January 13 Share #1860 Posted January 13 I missed out mine in November, told HR and they said they’d send me another open house invite last week, but haven’t received any since… does anyone know what I can do? It feels like it’s getting a little bit unprofessional keeping someone at the pole. I’ve contacted them yesterday and the day before and still didn’t hear back or get a reply. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Bruins Posted January 18 Share #1861 Posted January 18 Hi there, I’ve been following this thread for a while and it’s great to hear everyone’s stories. I’m seriously considering a career in the LIRR and was wondering if anyone had any advice for someone who is new and looking to start. Also I’d like to start familiarizing myself with some of the signals and definitions. Are there any good resources like a quizlet anyone would recommend? Thanks a lot! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted January 18 Share #1862 Posted January 18 1 hour ago, 30Bruins said: Hi there, I’ve been following this thread for a while and it’s great to hear everyone’s stories. I’m seriously considering a career in the LIRR and was wondering if anyone had any advice for someone who is new and looking to start. Also I’d like to start familiarizing myself with some of the signals and definitions. Are there any good resources like a quizlet anyone would recommend? Thanks a lot! Wait till they call you for the entrance exam. After you pass that, then they’ll schedule you for signals and definitions, you’ll have 5 weeks to study from the point where they give you the packet which is plenty of time. Also, decide if you want to choose the path of locomotive engineer or conductor. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Bruins Posted January 18 Share #1863 Posted January 18 43 minutes ago, danielhg121 said: Wait till they call you for the entrance exam. After you pass that, then they’ll schedule you for signals and definitions, you’ll have 5 weeks to study from the point where they give you the packet which is plenty of time. Also, decide if you want to choose the path of locomotive engineer or conductor. I appreciate the insight. Do you think I should start studying earlier or is it not worth it? I also heard that the time to becoming fully qualified can take upwards of a year. Is this correct? I’m willing to put in all the time but I just want to get some more info 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted January 18 Share #1864 Posted January 18 13 minutes ago, 30Bruins said: I appreciate the insight. Do you think I should start studying earlier or is it not worth it? I also heard that the time to becoming fully qualified can take upwards of a year. Is this correct? I’m willing to put in all the time but I just want to get some more info It depends if you’re going for assistant conductor or locomotive engineer. For engineers, you can’t really run on your own until you’re marked up so you’re studying, running trains, working all sorts of odd hours in various locations. It’s a straight shot, the minute you’re marked up, you’re fully qualified and you still have to do annual block training classes. For conductors, it’s different as you’ll be in school for about 11-12 weeks, start working as an assistant conductor doing on the job training and in a year, they’ll call you back to get the conductor qualifications which means more studying and exams. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Bruins Posted January 18 Share #1865 Posted January 18 59 minutes ago, danielhg121 said: It depends if you’re going for assistant conductor or locomotive engineer. For engineers, you can’t really run on your own until you’re marked up so you’re studying, running trains, working all sorts of odd hours in various locations. It’s a straight shot, the minute you’re marked up, you’re fully qualified and you still have to do annual block training classes. For conductors, it’s different as you’ll be in school for about 11-12 weeks, start working as an assistant conductor doing on the job training and in a year, they’ll call you back to get the conductor qualifications which means more studying and exams. Thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORDAN10293 Posted January 19 Share #1866 Posted January 19 On 1/13/2024 at 1:06 PM, dremoney9972 said: Any information on upcoming s&d overviews? Lady I interviewed with at the open house said she passed me and I'd hear in a week or so after the 11/30 open house. Thanks guys! There was one December 16th. I know because I got the invite to the overview but had a wedding that day. Waiting to hear back on next overview as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted January 27 Share #1867 Posted January 27 Anyone know what is considered acceptable work boots for the PAS? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted January 27 Share #1868 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, IAlam said: Anyone know what is considered acceptable work boots for the PAS? I think anything with a 1/2 inch heel is good, I wore hiking boots to mine. You have to climb up a little steel structure so you need something to sorta hook onto the step while climbing up. Then walk on some uneven ballast so make sure they’re comfortable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted January 28 Share #1869 Posted January 28 1 hour ago, danielhg121 said: I think anything with a 1/2 inch heel is good, I wore hiking boots to mine. You have to climb up a little steel structure so you need something to sorta hook onto the step while climbing up. Then walk on some uneven ballast so make sure they’re comfortable. Maybe I'll pass on my timbs for something a bit lighter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted January 28 Share #1870 Posted January 28 29 minutes ago, IAlam said: Maybe I'll pass on my timbs for something a bit lighter I wear timbs now and they’re quite comfortable but there was an adjustment curve to get situated into them but I think that happens with any shoe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted January 28 Share #1871 Posted January 28 (edited) 1 hour ago, danielhg121 said: I wear timbs now and they’re quite comfortable but there was an adjustment curve to get situated into them but I think that happens with any shoe. The front of my foot feels so cramped in mine, it's great for snow and looks stylish but honestly, it's nothing I'd want to wear for more than a couple of hours since it's cumbersome and my feet feel sore afterward. I want something shorter and lighter. Edited January 28 by IAlam 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockymtnjack Posted January 29 Share #1872 Posted January 29 Check out the Redwings Kingtoe series of work boots. Super comfortable and long lasting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Bruins Posted February 14 Share #1873 Posted February 14 For people that have sat for the S&D test, how do they ask about the signals? Do they give the aspect and ask you to write the definition? Or do they give the name? Or a combination? Thanks a lot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted February 14 Share #1874 Posted February 14 24 minutes ago, 30Bruins said: For people that have sat for the S&D test, how do they ask about the signals? Do they give the aspect and ask you to write the definition? Or do they give the name? Or a combination? Thanks a lot. They show you a picture of the signal and you write out the name and indication. Names have to be 100% and indications have to be 80%. Then the next section is just the term and blank space to write out the definition of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Bruins Posted February 14 Share #1875 Posted February 14 Just now, danielhg121 said: They show you a picture of the signal and you write out the name and indication. Names have to be 100% and indications have to be 80%. Then the next section is just the term and blank space to write out the definition of it. Ah great, thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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