Why I left the Railroad, and what’s next.

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Absolute Block Production

3 жыл бұрын

A short overview as to what happened around NS during COVID, my departure from the company, and what lies ahead.

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@paulfalzarano5930 Жыл бұрын

Interesting information, you’re a bright guy, I’m sure you’ll do well, best of luck to you.

@markscallorn80 2 жыл бұрын

If I didn't have 24 yrs I'd quit. Railroading isnt what it once was. One of the most prestigious blue collar jobs in the industry, exists no longer!

@railbart Жыл бұрын

You said it. 40 years so glad to go.

@sproulman1 Жыл бұрын

What happened is new generation people came along .. People that only care about themselves..Parents who were no good and raised kids same way ... This is type of management now on NS RR .. Sex nuts , lying people ... Will lie and cheat looking you in eye ..bonus money is game now hell with you whatever it takes ....

@Wergrun 2 жыл бұрын

Brian told us a few days ago in class that NS cut transport workers from 11k+ to about 6500 and now theyre trying to hire back because theyre short staffed. I didn't even get hair tested!

@Wergrun 2 жыл бұрын

also took me 6 months to get the invite to train

@absoluteblockproduction2039 2 жыл бұрын

I reapplied earlier this year and went thru the hiring process in like 2 weeks..I also scheduled an interview but never actually got on to do it so no interview and yet I still got an offer same day I was supposed to virtually interview..it’s wild.

@hawghead4596 2 жыл бұрын

NS, where they spend six months training you on rules and safety, and the rest of your career trying to fire you.

@user-mr3ct1dm9p Ай бұрын

NS==== NAZI. SOUTHERN

@ericthered1140 Жыл бұрын

I lost my conductor job with UP right before C19. I miss that job everyday but the railroad is treacherous if you have no seniority. I really believe they hire you to fire you. Good Luck

@lanim2877 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos. I'm supposed to start training this month for Allentown. The uncertainty is a hard pass for me.

@nicholasbutz9258 Жыл бұрын

Did u ever start in allentown?

@davejustice7464 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice to have the golden ticket 60 years old 30 years of service and you're out

@philipwarstler9528 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of leaving the trucking industry for railroad conductor. My concern is the pace. Is the pace of the work so fast that safety takes a back seat? I am sure by now you heard of the train derailment in East Palestine OH. Here is my opinion: The rail car needed to be at the customer, that dispatch pushed the train past safety. Please let me know what you think of the pace of the work?

@MarcP5267 Жыл бұрын

I applied at Amtrak for the Carman position.

@KillerDoc42 2 жыл бұрын

They are getting desperate here in Chicago. They are asking former employees if they will like to come back. In my 16 years, I have never seen it like this.

@absoluteblockproduction2039 2 жыл бұрын

I applied to go back a few months ago..I got rushed thru to where they ask you for a video interview..scheduled it not really being serious and I skipped it..didn’t get online for it. 3 hrs later they sent me a job offer 😂.

@KillerDoc42 2 жыл бұрын

@@absoluteblockproduction2039 they are going to pay out the nose as far as the contract goes. The government is on their ass. Shaw said we will be the highest paid railroad. We will see.

@mrmullet6666 2 жыл бұрын

I applied today and immediately got an email then another. have no experience I was like is this a good choice lol

@d675e88 Жыл бұрын

Killerdoc42, I got a job offer for NS, which yard do you say Chicago is looking for people for? How’s the job? Always being callled in? How many hours you working a week roughly?

@zacharyfarmer497 Жыл бұрын

@d675e88 I’m in Chicago and I was offered for conductor I’m by the 103rd street yard by the CTA garage by I was told I’ll be picked and work the Elkhart yard I believe they still use PTI transportation

@Waltaz Жыл бұрын

I’m getting ready to leave them too.. it’s not fun anymore

@KH-nw4it Жыл бұрын

Very good information, I really appreciate your videos. I've wanted to join the railroad since I was in my 20's but just never did for one reason or another. I am presently 61 years old with no medical issues and still have the desire to work for NS. 2 questions... 1). Will they even seriously consider someone my age? I realize that they can't discriminate for age but they could simply not hire me and give another reason. 2). I know the pay per hour and that it is an on-call positon, although is there anyway you could tell me about how many hours per week a conductor can be looking at (just from your experience). 3). And lastly, what is your thoughts on the reputation the railroad has with furloughs. I just read where NS has decided to end the furlough policy. It's only been a couple days since I applied so I haven't heard anything about an interview yet. But here is hoping.

@Waltaz Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t waste your time man. It’s not worth it

@kdsinput Жыл бұрын

Is it a waist of time applying? From what you have said . The position seems like a gamble.

@WBDE 11 ай бұрын

I hear some bitterness in your commentary and I am sorry for what you experienced. I think you are exactly the sort of person that the railroad needs in their workforce with your diligence and focus. Not many of your age can do this job since there is a lack of discipline and maturity in their mindset. I hope you decide to try again and build enough seniority so that you can hold a regular position.

@juniorlopes9822 4 ай бұрын

How often do the furlough happen?

@peterheffernan7435 Жыл бұрын

Are you at N. S. Today ? May 4 th 2023.

@zacharyfarmer497 Жыл бұрын

I’m 44 now I remember years ago in my late 20”s early 30”s in Chicago it was hard to get a railroad job now it seems they all hiring like crazy

@ddstanfield9259 Жыл бұрын

Well I’m 54 and in my 20/30 it was impossible without college to be on the train service My dad retired as a conductor so I had a lot of connections and couldn’t . I now have an interview on line coming up Knowing the life R/R can provide, I’m almost placing my entire life in to getting the job

@torqzebrawoody Жыл бұрын

@@ddstanfield9259 Best Wishes for your new job. 🐕

@ddstanfield9259 Жыл бұрын

@@torqzebrawoody thank you, I’m on and I’m 5th training week. So we will see what the future brings

@TianLong72k Жыл бұрын

What do you like to get from Arby's?

@chico7469 Жыл бұрын

All these videos made by different content creators have one common denominator = Norfolk Southern

@TexasAlabamaBoi205 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever go back?

@NixCrossing 2 жыл бұрын

Norfolk Southern will NOT hire you if your BMI is over 40, I made that mistake and NS wasted my time…. Great video!

@SimplyMe1123 Жыл бұрын

So what happened? You did the questionnaire and medical exam and then what??

@NixCrossing Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyMe1123 I had a start date and everything but they emailed me saying my BMI was over 40 and that I’m a health risk as a transportation employee. They turned down the conditional offer. Was and still is heartbreaking

@SimplyMe1123 Жыл бұрын

@@NixCrossing Omg..😥. They probably pushed you thru to get ready for the class bc they really needed ppl. Well I guess I better prepare for that smh. My medical exam is next week. BUT I already had another job in the works just in case being that this process takes awhile.

@NixCrossing Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyMe1123 No worries, I applied to their competitor… it’s great to have a backup plan because they will send you home if you fail any portion of school.

@SimplyMe1123 Жыл бұрын

But wouldn't you think they're super strict with the bmi on any railroad? I also got an interview with union pacific a few days ago and csx just today. But I'm like is there even a need to do it? 😟

@Boackscreenhorror Жыл бұрын

Do they hair test you at Norfolk southern?

@zakmoney1667 Жыл бұрын

No they don’t brother I just took mine no more hair test just urine eye test and hearing test

@joshuajenkins4383 Жыл бұрын

@@zakmoney1667 have they called you to start training yet?

@zakmoney1667 Жыл бұрын

@@joshuajenkins4383 not yet brother did u do you medical yet? It’s been almost 2 weeks I haven’t heard anything yet on my end

@joshuajenkins4383 Жыл бұрын

@@zakmoney1667 I take drug test Tuesday I just hope they don’t take long to call after I do it

@zakmoney1667 Жыл бұрын

@@joshuajenkins4383 I say 2 weeks to a month brother from my research

@tyzee4576 Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of getting into the railroad industry someone get at me with information

@Eric-wj9cu Жыл бұрын

With all this demand for work....Are they still as sleazy as they were a few years ago hiding in bushes trying to fire you for everything? They were really bad up on the HBG Division. Wasted a lot of time working for this company.

@25mfd Жыл бұрын

while working a pool turn getting ready to depart, we were preparing to copy a warrant when the traveling engr came up on the engine... told me to repeat the track warrant back incorrectly... i did it, luckily the dispatcher caught the misread... the traveling engr then told the dispatcher that was an efficiency test and that she passed... yea those railroad officers are rats

@sproulman1 Жыл бұрын

Ground officials are told to be rats in bushes or they are fired ...I saw some good trainmasters get fired for not writing up people etc .. Ones left are dirty sneaks ...

@Eric-wj9cu Жыл бұрын

just shows they'll put their own employees safety at risk if it means getting their stupid little write ups. It's almost as if the job requirement to be a trainmaster requires proof of zero dignity or some kind of anti social personality disorder to fill

@user-ll8vy7rz6v 6 ай бұрын

Hey, WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAIL ROAD HIRES & R.J. CORBIN ASWELL BRO

@OGConnors Ай бұрын

Almost a year and a half in mechanical. Looking for deferent job. Too much work not enough pay. Pretty much making up for for lack of staff.

@jordanroberts7931 2 жыл бұрын

I would apply for Amtrak but I'm coming out of 15 years of security and law enforcement. I'm absolutely sick of dealing with the general public. The thought of collecting tickets or going around kicking off homeless shitheads or whoever just.... no. I'm done. If you've heard of it being different then that let me know.

@Railoffroader2 2 жыл бұрын

They read social media posts and good luck trying after this. ^^^

@sroevukasroevuka Жыл бұрын

A$$hat.

@lordfarquaad1195 Жыл бұрын

@@Railoffroader2 Nobody cares, if your company has a problem with you stating an opinion on a low viewed youtube video then they're dogshit already

@rockkicker5527 2 жыл бұрын

But but... you make all this money and it's guaranteed!! Not... bumped forced to jobs then bumped again off the turn you place yourself on and then suddenly you get a $280 check