New job on the horizon fingers crossed

VinceP Jan 14, 2022

  1. in2tech

    in2tech TrainBoard Member

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    Hope you can get the Boeing shots in the daytime? Are there fuselages and such on the trains? I am a flight simmer also, and that would be cool to see if possible!
     
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  2. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Everett plant not the Renton 737 plant so no not much chance of the big jets being seen transported in the open
     
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  3. VinceP

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    Here we go again south Seattle container trailer load out

    Caught a pair of GP units

    Graffiti unit looks to be possibly ex csx Note chopped db

    Plus a pair at delta yard Everett Darkest night shot
     

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  4. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Well it comes to a close I worked 81.5 hours and they only paid me for 39 because they say they only pay you when your on trip

    So when your sitting there waiting for the next crew your not getting paid just like a taxi cab

    Fun while it lasted
     
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  5. Grunt

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    Well Vince, that's called getting railroaded! It is what "they" do. And they do it well.
    Did you ever hear of any other industry being used as a term for getting screwed?
     
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  6. Kurt Moose

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    Wow, that's a bummer!

    You'd have to be rich to have a job like that......
     
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  7. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    Yeah, I was not going to say anything when you started this, but from talking with a lot of railroad crews, I got the feeling that the van drivers had a tough job. Long hours and in the end, not all that much on the clock to get pay. There are stories of the driver being so sleep deprived, nodding off and all, that the engine crew put them in the back to sleep while they did the driving. They felt safer that way.
     
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  8. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Yup. Essentially you worked two weeks, but were paid for less than one. These outfits are constantly advertising for help, with big turnovers- and complaining about being short staffed. Was it also union? (Possibly SEIU?) Oh well. you have some interesting memories.
     
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  9. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    But I didn't even get blued or tattooed life moves on mate
     
  10. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Yup union

    Found out 92% turnover oh well live and learn
     
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  11. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Can see why man can see why anyways thanks
     
  12. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Basically yes moosey boy basically yes
     
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  13. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Yes. They beat what few drivers they have who will show up, to pieces; do what they did to vince, and other stuff..... Wages and bennies are usually insufficient anyhow....
     
  14. BoxcabE50

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    Apparently the union's contract did not cover "wait time" pay?
     
  15. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Exactly just like a cab driver
     
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