How I Quit Working For Norfolk Southern
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2022
- After Norfolk southern took advantage of me for years as a conductor, I had to get back and waste their time just like they wasted mine.. this is something I will never forget.. maybe not one of my proudest moments but I wish I could have been a fly on the wall of that trainmasters office when I told him what I said..
Go check out the full Podcast here! - • Video
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @railroad_talk 
Развлечения
![College Football 25 Road To Glory - Transfer Portal & First Team All-American [FRESHMAN YEAR]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/U8UYgoKneCo/mqdefault.jpg)
The full Podcast can be found here! - ruclips.net/video/r80kThsukcQ/видео.html
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've never worked for the RR but I still enjoy watching your videos
That’s okay! Everybody is welcomed here and we can all learn something from everyone’s story. Glad you’re still around buddy!
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!
My best advice. Get off the railroad while you are still young. It is not worth the way they will treat you.
Wow! Best wishes to you brother!
I’m doing well! Working for Nucor going on almost 3 years!
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.
Mine is 4/30
@@savvystrandsxsnatchthatcat8122what yard?
@@Da_Boss64 Bham
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.
Nothing wrong with that buddy. It’s not for everybody but you got to experience the rails and now you have closure. No regrets 👍🏼 wish you the best man.
This is a good story. Interesting stuff. Always take care of yourself first. No one else is going to care in the employment world.
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.
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
Good for you! These carriers are leeches that don't care about any of the employees!
Im still on the waiting list for conductor since aug its been 7 months is that normal?
Unfortunately all the class 1's treat their employees like shit!
Other class 3 railroads do the same
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.
nice job joey... interesting how a place that yanks other folks chain don't like it when someone yanks THEIR chain
After the crap the Birmingham terminal put me through it was one of the best days of my life lol.. it’s something I will never forget. Hope all is well Claude!
@@Railroad_Talk yep doing fine over here... i really liked the part where the dude said, "that's not what we agreed to"... what a laugh... i was thinking to myself, and how many things did joey put up with that he didn't agree to either... boy i swear them bastards got a hell of a nerve... anyway, hope you did good fishing... you gotta put some vids up of you frying some fish... some walleye fillets perhaps?
@@25mfd hard to find walleye down this way. The closest thing we have is a sauger. Mostly crappie, coming very soon! Fished 3 tournaments and happen to win 1. I’ll take it lol.
@@Railroad_TalkI’m starting my class on the 29th in Birmingham Alabama any advice before starting
Garant vs Norfolk Southern Railroad Attempted Murder, Aggravated Manslaughter/ Assault, and Fired Whistle Blower!
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
That’s odd Justin the people doing the drug test typically have a way to see what type of prescriptions you’re prescribed. I would just shoot them an email with whatever medication your doctor prescribed you and let them handle it. Wouldn’t hurt to tag your doctor in the email as well if you have it.
@@Railroad_Talk I don’t do any street drugs, only take what the doctor prescribed me, hospitals and that’s it. I did emailed them, haven’t received a response back, no phone calls back. I guess these people work in Florida. If BNSF treats people like this they when I talked to someone on the phone I should’ve went with Northfork southern js lol. I’m going to call them tomorrow morning.
@@Railroad_Talk shoot I’m going to have the doctor fax them or whatever all of my medications lol.
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%
I had herd rumors of NS making all conductors 100% pay like CSX did, just a rumor.. it would be nice if they would do it.
@@Railroad_Talk yeah that's what was told to us in school. Got marked up, and contract ratified, still at 80%.
I was thinking about applying to Norfolk southern is it reliable or should I got to csx
They’re all desperate right now. Whichever one is closest to you go for it. There is more to this story but I wanted to keep it short
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.
Just text or call your trainmaster and let them know you quit. They may ask why and I would just be honest with them.
As far as returning your radio, you can meet them whenever and give it back if you choose to
I’d honestly just quit answering the phone. Don’t formally quit just don’t answer the phone and walk away. Also, as far as returning stuff. If they want it, they can come and get it. You should not have to burn any of your gas to give them back their crap.
Does an ankle fusion put you out of conductor training?
Not sure that would be up to the doctor doing your physical.
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.
I’m currently doing the same for csx
The process takes a while keep your eye on your email. It took me 3 months to get a start date.
@@krisshirley7508 thank you! I’m thinking it will probably take that long for me too.
@@josephslone7594 most likely. it is a bit of a drawn out process don’t quit your job until you know when your going.
@@krisshirley7508 Took me OVER a year to get my date from CSX.
Did NS pay weekly
Every 2 weeks!
It's dependant on the state. Regardless of which RR, if you live in PA (don't know about others), you will get paid weekly.