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These railroads are terrible places to work. They all treat their employees like crap. They need us a lot more than we need them. Once I finally “pull the pin” I am going to be making a video of my experience working on the railroad.

I actually felt like I left on good terms compared to lots of others. I never marked off and I never got in trouble. I went to the tower in person with all my stuff and politely told the trainmaster that it was apparent I wasn't going to be able to transfer to the terminal close to home and that I wasn't going to be able to continue forward because I was only able to see my family once or twice a month because they were too far away from the terminal for me to go there to take my rest. I also couldn't find an affordable place to live nearby either. He actually tried to get me to change my mind, but I knew they would just string me along and never transfer me. I just said my mind was made up and saw myself out. If they ever hire out of the terminal where I live, I'd consider trying to go back, but it would be a tough choice.

I’ve been with the railroad for almost 2 years now. Never mark off, never get in Trouble. But now that my terminal hired enough people, they’re just looking for small things to write people up for. I am a foamer, I’ll admit it. And I enjoy my job. But idk if I can do this micro managing stuff for the next 38 years until I can retire. I just want some guidance if someone wants to chime in. Thanks!

I've never worked for the RR but I still enjoy watching your videos

I have my interview for NF southern 5/1 are the videos detouring people not to apply. My union is a hit or miss and I’m sick of not be in the click club to get work.

I had a good friend quit after 17 years. I tried to talk him out of it but he was miserable. Sad part, he was a good worker, but in true RR style they just ground him to a pulp.

Wow! Best wishes to you brother!

Yea I'm in the process of going back to my previous job which pays $10/hr less. I can't handle the environment of being a conductor. Not to mention the hours working and being away from home. I just don't have the drive to continue this job. I'm single and not married.

This is a good story. Interesting stuff. Always take care of yourself first. No one else is going to care in the employment world.

Good for you! These carriers are leeches that don't care about any of the employees!

I like the Way you quit But Norfork southern started. it that is the same meanness that the N&W had back in 1978 on the Detroit district fort wayne division

Garant vs Norfolk Southern Railroad Attempted Murder, Aggravated Manslaughter/ Assault, and Fired Whistle Blower!

Unfortunately all the class 1's treat their employees like shit!

Sounds like you live with no regerts. In almost all my 30 years (coming up soon) I can recall them shutting down for Cristmas except maybe one time. A lot of the "rail fan" types don't usually make it to mark up I've noticed anyway. You have to walk before you can run, meaning all good things come. I didn't have a regular schedule that has weekends off until 2 decades in. Glad you found something you like though, being a railroader isn't for everyone.

Don’t know who to reach out to so goes to both of you. I got b**** at basically from BNSF person make me feel dumb. I guess my drug test came back positive for whatever I don’t know what etc… I’ve tried to call the medical people but nobody answers and nobody hasn’t called me back all I got is a email saying rescinded their offer. It’s like give me a chance to send you my doctors prescriptions they prescribed me then go from there

nice job joey... interesting how a place that yanks other folks chain don't like it when someone yanks THEIR chain

Ns is hard to stay with for me because of the 5 year step pay program. I don't see myself sticking around for 5 years to make 100%

Im still on the waiting list for conductor since aug its been 7 months is that normal?

I was thinking about applying to Norfolk southern is it reliable or should I got to csx

Who exactly would I need to reach out to to tell them I quit and what process would I have to go through to make it official? I'm planning on bailing out on my NS CT position in Harrisburg cuz it's just too much for me to handle. Now would I have to reach out to one of my train/yardmasters, my training coordinator, call crewcall mamagement (desk 41), or who specifically? and is there anything else I'd need to do after that (Like return my radio and lantern and stuff)? I'd like to "try" to leave quietly without anyone causing me any bulls**t in the process if that's at all possible, but if it ain't that's fine I'd just need to opt out that's all.

Does an ankle fusion put you out of conductor training?

I’m currently awaiting my hire date for over a month now for NS. Is there anyway to know what dates classes are being started in Georgia? I have no one to reach out to for questions.

Did NS pay weekly