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I watched that on my Netflix, it's pretty good. Luckily I'm only moving like 5 miles down the road, so I can get rid of one of my cars and walk to work. My nickname is also "The LTrain". I have no clue how I got that name, but a bottle of LTrain is good shiz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Delias
You've worked there? My father-in-law has been there for 32 years and loves it. I'm not going to be oe of those douchey conductors. More engineering stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by pabstblueribbon
I work with the much higher ups.Quote:
Originally Posted by LMingrone
I don't think we're training anyone other than the mechanical departments yet. When it filters down to the crews using the system, you may see me giving the class or qualifying you on the use of PTC.
And no, I don't work specifically for Amtrak. Er, when you say engineering, do you mean electrical/mechanical? Or the actual train engineers.
Oh god. Now you're scaring me. I'm not sure what department I'll be working with yet, some mechanical though. Make sure you give me a a PC break, kk?Quote:
Originally Posted by pabstblueribbon
What station do you work at? I'm pretty sure they said any training would be in Virginia, but that could change. The higher ups I interviewed with seemed pretty cool.
Edit: I'll stay on PBR's good side from now on.
I would throw out names but that would be really unprofessional.Quote:
Originally Posted by LMingrone
When I say higher ups, I mean directors, project managers, and mechanical/electrical engineering. I don't work with any specific station; though we do have people in the L.A. basin. I've been to the Chicago hub multiple times.
It's more of a national thing.
Oh, I know not to give out names. I did that and they didn't like it too much. I'll have to go through the trains in Chicago in two weeks for my wife's military stuff. Never been through there before.
"He named names."
"He named names?!"
The rail industry is extremely niche. Its a very small world. On the bright side, so long as you don't fuck something up, you have the best job security in the nation. Especially with what I'm doing.. One thing to remember is to never step on anyones toes; they might be connected to an ass you'll have to kiss later.Quote:
Originally Posted by LMingrone
A certain railroad tried to put a bug in my ear about a job opportunity doing the same thing I am now for 75-120k a year with a year end bonus.
Anyways, enough horn tooting. Good luck with the job, I guess.
She named name! No Hopsing for you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Delias
I know the ins and outs. Like I said, my father-in-law has been there for 32 years and he has told me about all the downfalls. I'll just keep working there and finishing up a few degrees whenever I have free time (I'll be on call almost 24/7). It is life long security though. Thanks for the kind words!Quote:
Originally Posted by pabstblueribbon