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Posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Mon Aug 10 08:59:16 2020, in response to Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 9 23:05:14 2020. Yep. I hear ya. It gets in your blood. It wasn't just a job, it was a career. Just because you move on with your life dosen't mean that the lifelong hands on need for a sense of accomplishment (on more days than not) that went along with a decent paycheck and getting your hands dirty that came along with the job suddenly vanishes. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 11:13:59 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Mon Aug 10 08:59:16 2020. Add to that, some great people who worked for me and with me. |
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Posted by MR RT on Mon Aug 10 11:30:27 2020, in response to Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 9 23:05:14 2020. I have a friend who still talks like he's at the job ... |
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Posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 13:09:54 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by MR RT on Mon Aug 10 11:30:27 2020. After 30 years or so, its hard to let go. Many of your friends came from the job. 1/3 of my social media is job related. Even my dreams (10 years out) are still about the job. |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Aug 10 13:33:20 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 13:09:54 2020. for some of us our work is truly a profession--not just a job. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 15:24:22 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Aug 10 13:33:20 2020. Before Transit I was a teacher and an electronics tech. When I decided I wanted neither, my wife said to find a job that I will love. I was fascinated with trains as a child and transit became my dream job. I had the largest set of electric trains to play with every day and was paid very well for the privilege. I remember my instructor in RCI school telling me, “Don’t ever let them know how much you love this job because they’ll make you do it for free.” I never did it for free but it got to the point where if I didn’t leave, I’d be paying them to work. |
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Posted by randyo on Mon Aug 10 16:49:10 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Aug 10 13:33:20 2020. One of my former coworkers who retired as a T/O once mentioned to me that the difference between us was that while I had a career, he had a job. He was so cynical about everything it’s surprising he stayed long enough to retire and collect his pension. |
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Posted by italianguyinsi on Mon Aug 10 18:12:01 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by MR RT on Mon Aug 10 11:30:27 2020. If the TA was smart, they would retain some retired staff for consulting. God knows they could use those skill sets. |
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Posted by Westcode44 on Mon Aug 10 18:15:38 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 15:24:22 2020. Instructor Levine.?WE-44 |
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Posted by Westcode44 on Mon Aug 10 18:17:40 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by MR RT on Mon Aug 10 11:30:27 2020. S I L E N C E Mr. RTWE-44 |
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Posted by randyo on Mon Aug 10 18:30:01 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by italianguyinsi on Mon Aug 10 18:12:01 2020. That’t what the new NYCT pres is trying to eliminate. |
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Posted by Westcode44 on Mon Aug 10 18:34:53 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by italianguyinsi on Mon Aug 10 18:12:01 2020. I'd sign up in a heartbeat if the $$$ was right.WE-44 |
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Posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 21:31:43 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Westcode44 on Mon Aug 10 18:34:53 2020. I was talking to the testing unit about writing the practical exams. I also had the opportunity to interview for another property but my wife was not moving to that state. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 21:33:08 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Westcode44 on Mon Aug 10 18:15:38 2020. Joe Resche. |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Tue Aug 11 01:31:41 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 15:24:22 2020. You did the right thing. Most people are chained to jobs they dislike at best, hate at worst, because they have dependents, a mortgage, etc. At 76 I was out this afternoon looking at a small potential job. we will correct inconveniences and a couple of hazards in a penthouse built on the cheap (but not priced that way). Aside from a stellar view of SF Bay, they are 2 blocks from the UP (former SP) mainline through Oakland which hosts San Joaquins, Capitol Corridor trains, and the Amtrak Coast Starlight as well as freights. |
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Posted by Express Rider on Tue Aug 11 02:49:59 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by randyo on Mon Aug 10 18:30:01 2020. That sounds crazy. What is the "explanation" that is being given? |
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Posted by R68A - 5200 on Tue Aug 11 08:01:31 2020, in response to Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 9 23:05:14 2020. Had to resurrect the handle to respond to this. I finally got 'in' but not at NYCT. 5 years in though and I already have plenty of war stories about keeping this duct-taped, tack-welded mess called public transit together. |
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Posted by Lou from Brooklyn on Tue Aug 11 09:30:10 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Westcode44 on Mon Aug 10 18:17:40 2020. That is not TA speak, but you are still his friend? |
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Posted by Bob Andersen on Tue Aug 11 09:41:03 2020, in response to Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 9 23:05:14 2020. I retired in June of last year. Just last Friday, one of my former coworkers emailed me a question on a computer program that I had developed years ago. When I was able to answer his question, it gave me great satisfaction - but not enough to make me think that retirement was the wrong decision! |
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Posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 09:49:55 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Bob Andersen on Tue Aug 11 09:41:03 2020. Congratulations on the retirement. I talk to my immediate successor from time to time. Nice to talk shop but there is a difference in going back or turning back the clock. |
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Posted by Express Rider on Tue Aug 11 10:01:21 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 09:49:55 2020. Five full eight hour days are demanding, especially I would think in Rapid Transit Operations. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 10:15:07 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Express Rider on Tue Aug 11 10:01:21 2020. Eight hour days were usually 10 or 12 hours. Equipment problems, material problems, budget problems and even people problems all take time. Then of course, there's always politics. |
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Posted by Express Rider on Tue Aug 11 10:34:41 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 10:15:07 2020. Very true. I was thinking of eight hour days or shifts in office jobs or retail for example. |
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Posted by MR RT on Tue Aug 11 10:45:52 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Westcode44 on Mon Aug 10 18:17:40 2020. If you count my 15 yrs working for an airline, I had 35 yrs in the transportation industry ... but now I don't work and have no interest is doing it anymore ... but riding the trains & membership in 4 transit museums is another matter, i.e. I operate for fun. |
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Posted by Orange Blossom Special on Tue Aug 11 11:39:07 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 11:13:59 2020. I see the people who worked for you, and with you were great, but you didn't meantion those you worked for! |
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Posted by Orange Blossom Special on Tue Aug 11 11:41:15 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Tue Aug 11 01:31:41 2020. "we will correct inconveniences and a couple of hazards in a penthouse built on the cheap"Isn't this standard now? I've yet to see anything new that didn't have people working on fixes right after. I see these old pictures in black and white of skyscrapers when they were new or banks. And I wonder if when they were built, if it was actually completely back then unlike today. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 12:01:56 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Tue Aug 11 01:31:41 2020. In the vernacular of the times, that sucks. I assume thay you own rather than rent. I like to do my own work but my wife keeps insisting that I'm too old now. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 12:01:58 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Tue Aug 11 01:31:41 2020. In the vernacular of the times, that sucks. I assume thay you own rather than rent. I like to do my own work but my wife keeps insisting that I'm too old now. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 12:01:58 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Tue Aug 11 01:31:41 2020. In the vernacular of the times, that sucks. I assume thay you own rather than rent. I like to do my own work but my wife keeps insisting that I'm too old now. |
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Posted by MainR3664 on Tue Aug 11 16:41:49 2020, in response to Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 9 23:05:14 2020. I can see where you're coming from. I've worked for a non-Transit, non-MTA NYS Agency for 27 years and counting.Even though I get frustrated with work sometimes, when I finally do log off my work computer for the last time, the adjustment will be a major one. In addition to talking about trains, I really enjoy actual gardening. I suggest trying it out, if you haven't already!! |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Aug 11 18:20:46 2020, in response to Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 9 23:05:14 2020. Spoken like a dedicated lifer, man. |
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Posted by BILLBKLYN on Tue Aug 11 22:23:33 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Tue Aug 11 18:20:46 2020. I miss my job as well, but I knew, personally, it was my time to go. |
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Posted by South FERRY on Tue Aug 11 23:43:06 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by R68A - 5200 on Tue Aug 11 08:01:31 2020. Hello LEGEND. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 12 08:24:57 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by R68A - 5200 on Tue Aug 11 08:01:31 2020. Maybe we need a War Story Chat |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Wed Aug 12 11:49:16 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 15:24:22 2020. Great story about work and (dreams) in another post, Train Dude |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed Aug 12 12:04:11 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 10 15:24:22 2020. I was an education major myself. Subbed for seven years and attended electronics school during the last two years of that timeframe. Switched careers as a result and have never looked back. |
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Posted by Avid Reader on Wed Aug 12 12:19:29 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 12:01:56 2020. Have you and your fellow club members finished the "New" O-gauge location?Hobbies are not work. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 12 12:45:48 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Avid Reader on Wed Aug 12 12:19:29 2020. Model Railroads are never completed |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 12 12:46:10 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Wed Aug 12 12:04:11 2020. amen |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 12 13:33:27 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by TransitChuckG on Wed Aug 12 11:49:16 2020. Thank you |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Wed Aug 12 14:56:32 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Tue Aug 11 12:01:56 2020. lucky ehough to have bought a smallhome before prices in the Bay Area became completely insane. |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Wed Aug 12 15:00:18 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Orange Blossom Special on Tue Aug 11 11:41:15 2020. Iampissed that the place was badly enough wired to have actual code violations. In general the BAY Area isnot known for corrupt building inspectors, although lazy certainly is common.Example. in the poenthouse in question a light on the ceiling of the shower stall is NOT protected by the required GFI. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 12 15:09:25 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Wed Aug 12 15:00:18 2020. Geez. After I retired I did some commercial electrical contracting for a friend. You would not believe what "passed inspection" |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Wed Aug 12 18:59:03 2020, in response to Re: Truth be Told, posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 12 15:09:25 2020. well, yes I would, and that is very sad. |
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