# Career change ideas... **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 10, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815 "2011-04-10T18:30:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/41 "2011-04-12T05:24:41Z")
l4b: As an agent, you have to work for a company. They hold your license. I work for my Moms brokerage. It’s not just cut and dry with RE as most people think. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/42 "2011-04-12T06:01:24Z")
> [@how to get into it?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-get-into-it/41119/11): > > You need to get yourself right, before you start making career and life moves. Once you have that, you can do anything and bee a happy motherfucker! This man is wise beyond his years. +rep Swing in soon bro, it’s been a long time. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/43 "2011-04-12T06:56:09Z")
> [@FS: 1994 Acura Integra](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1994-acura-integra/41065/17): > > GE has a machinist training program. but you already have to work here. there is a test every year. take it. score high. go through ANOTHER interview process. get accepted. take a big pay cut. go to HVCC for two years. graduate with a B or higher. then go on whatever shift they feel like putting you on/ whatever lathe or other machine they want u on. and hope you never fuck up. thats it. but they will also pay for credits for school or online classes reguardless. they just dont pay upfront like the apprentice program. and BTW… MOST EVERYTHING THE NEWS OR PAPERS SAY ABOUT GE IS A VERY STRETCHED SUGARCOATED VERSION OF THE TRUTH…and all of the ppl they recently hired “without an education” prob do have at least a 2yr degree AND they didnt hire as many as they told the public. i know of about 10 ppl so far. AND did i mention…their pay scale has been slashed by 10 dollars an hour across the board. that means that no matter what, they will always make 10 dollars an hour less than a guy doing the same job that has worked here prior to the new wave of hires…they can never get that 10 dollars an hour back. +1 ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/44 "2011-04-12T08:31:29Z")
> [@wtfind a better job](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtfind-a-better-job/41135/2): > > One of my best friends works for CSX, I can get more info if you want. > > Pilots is one of the top 10 highest paying jobs without a college degree. So on average they don’t make out too bad seeing as average is around 6 figures. > > I’m sure starting out you make a lot less. > > KK, you need to be in sales of sorts (even if selling your skill as IT) or start your own business if you want direct return on your effort. > [@Heading to NYC this weekend, What to do?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/heading-to-nyc-this-weekend-what-to-do/41094/26): > > [quote=KrazyKid;787927]its depressing honestly. Getting paid the same money all year no matter if you sit on ass and manage not to get fired, or work so hard to figure out stuff and improve a business. > > Not to be a dick but it could be worse. Some weeks I go to work bust my balls all week go home Friday too tired to do anything but sleep and basically get nothing to show for it. Other weeks I make out like a bandit, but hey thats working flat rate. > > Thanks for the ideas. What is CSX/CP? > > Chessie System Transportation. I have a friend that works there and I did apply several times and go to one interview. Here is the thing, you will have to work nights for a while and by a while I mean years. My friend has been there 3 years and still works 3rd shift. The money is good, really good actually 25.xx an hour and all the OT you want to work. However based on the interview/info session I went to there is absolutely no freedom of though involved in the work process. You will do things exactly the way they want you to or they will fire you. Not saying it’s a bad job, but I personally couldn’t deal with doing the same shit all the time the same exact way. It would just get old a boring. The other thing that is really annoying is they will only give you a weeks notice for your interview and it takes the whole entire day. Literally starts at 7:00 or something and ends at 3 or so depending on what order you interview. Just my 2 cents on CSX. I see a couple of you are familiar with what what CSX is and I can tell you first hand on how the company really is because I work there as a Freight Conductor. This is a job you can go to WITHOUT a college education and make $70,000 a year EASILY in your first year. I can guarantee you a few things. You will work nights and weekends and you will have NO say whether you like it or not. You will miss important events (birthday parties, holiday events, funerals, etc.). You will be away from home A LOT and you will spend A LOT of time in a hotel. This is a job where you MUST be a safe employee! Their rules are strict beyond strict and the smallest thing you do wrong could be your last day on the property. My personal experience so far with the company is I love working here. The money is unreal. I work a lot of hours, i’m away from home a lot and the job is not for everyone. Your lifestyle will change after you start working here. Your friends and family will never be able to understand why you work the hours you work and how the company can call you whenever they want, only railroaders understand it. If anyone on here is struggling to find a real paying career should consider working here. The railroad is at an all time in earnings year to date. The railroad is the cheapest way to move freight and gas isn’t getting any cheaper so you can probably figure the rest of this statement out. THEY ARE HIRING LIKE CRAZY! They need people, including Conductors! There’s more to it with getting hired and getting through all of your training in order to become a Conductor. If anyone has an interest and wants to know more about it, feel free to contact me through a PM. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/45 "2011-04-12T08:40:48Z")
> [@FS: Moto Razr Black AT&T](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-moto-razr-black-at-t/41146/2): > > I see a couple of you are familiar with what what CSX is and I can tell you first hand on how the company really is because I work there as a Freight Conductor. > > This is a job you can go to WITHOUT a college education and make $70,000 a year EASILY in your first year. I can guarantee you a few things. You will work nights and weekends and you will have NO say whether you like it or not. You will miss important events (birthday parties, holiday events, funerals, etc.). You will be away from home A LOT and you will spend A LOT of time in a hotel. This is a job where you MUST be a safe employee! Their rules are strict beyond strict and the smallest thing you do wrong could be your last day on the property. > > My personal experience so far with the company is I love working here. The money is unreal. I work a lot of hours, i’m away from home a lot and the job is not for everyone. Your lifestyle will change after you start working here. Your friends and family will never be able to understand why you work the hours you work and how the company can call you whenever they want, only railroaders understand it. > > If anyone on here is struggling to find a real paying career should consider working here. The railroad is at an all time in earnings year to date. The railroad is the cheapest way to move freight and gas isn’t getting any cheaper so you can probably figure the rest of this statement out. THEY ARE HIRING LIKE CRAZY! They need people, including Conductors! There’s more to it with getting hired and getting through all of your training in order to become a Conductor. If anyone has an interest and wants to know more about it, feel free to contact me through a PM. This. I have spent numerous Christmas mornings at 4AM at work, as well as working New Years Eve into New Years Day, the pay is completely worth it. Where are you based out of, Selkirk? ---
**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/46 "2011-04-12T08:47:13Z")
im sold, sign me up ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/47 "2011-04-12T09:02:36Z")
> [@FS: Moto Razr Black AT&T](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-moto-razr-black-at-t/41146/3): > > This. > > I have spent numerous Christmas mornings at 4AM at work, as well as working New Years Eve into New Years Day, the pay is completely worth it. > > Where are you based out of, Selkirk? Yes. I’ve already missed Thanksgiving and New Year’s. It’s nothing that caught me off guard though. They tell you ahead of time that you will miss important dates and holidays. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/48 "2011-04-12T09:29:09Z")
Isnt Travis saying hes missing events now so this would be the opposite of what hes looking for? ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/49 "2011-04-12T09:36:37Z")
> [@OFFICIAL '07-'08 BUFFALO SABRES SEASON THREAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-buffalo-sabres-season-thread/36504/824): > > Yes. I’ve already missed Thanksgiving and New Year’s. It’s nothing that caught me off guard though. They tell you ahead of time that you will miss important dates and holidays. :thumbup Train Dispatcher checking in! ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/50 "2011-04-12T09:40:38Z")
Does it get better as you move up in the company? ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/51 "2011-04-12T09:40:50Z")
> [@OFFICIAL '07-'08 BUFFALO SABRES SEASON THREAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-buffalo-sabres-season-thread/36504/824): > > Yes. I’ve already missed Thanksgiving and New Year’s. It’s nothing that caught me off guard though. They tell you ahead of time that you will miss important dates and holidays. A buddy of mine works for csx- Andrew Hanley… Know him? He’s out of Selkirk too. ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/52 "2011-04-12T11:46:18Z")
> [@How to drive 101](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-drive-101/41151/2): > > Does it get better as you move up in the company? Just with any company, you need to put your time in and build seniority. There’s so many different jobs with CSX that once you’re an employee, you can move into other departments and fields. I work in the transportation department so eventually when I get enough seniority I can become eligible to try to hold regular jobs that have more of a set schedule, weekends off or I can turn to Management. Right now I work horrible hours, i get on average 5 hours of sleep a night. I feel like i’m constantly working but it’s definitely worth it in the long run. > [@tdi\_logik"](#): > > A buddy of mine works for csx- Andrew Hanley… Know him? He’s out of Selkirk too. no, i don’t. do you know what he does there? ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/53 "2011-04-12T14:11:32Z")
My friend works in the yard at Selkirk - Robb Behrens. Like you guys said well Stupid money Stupid hours. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/54 "2011-04-12T14:57:01Z")
I would love to do this, someone get at me with details via PM! ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/55 "2011-04-12T15:27:41Z")
> [@So who wants to take credit for this?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-who-wants-to-take-credit-for-this/41118/33): > > This man is wise beyond his years. +rep Swing in soon bro, it’s been a long time. 🙂 for sure my man. Will do if I get a chance, my lil one takes up 100% of my free time. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/56 "2011-04-12T15:51:24Z")
> [@Audiophiles called out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audiophiles-called-out/41090/80): > > Isnt Travis saying hes missing events now so this would be the opposite of what hes looking for? Bingo. I’m making GREAT money right now, but put my life on ‘pause’ on Sunday evening-Friday evening. Hate it, not for me. I ‘work to live’…not the other way around. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/57 "2011-04-12T15:52:29Z")
> [@How to steal from any major retail stores](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-steal-from-any-major-retail-stores/41157/25): > > I would love to do this, someone get at me with details via PM! Go on their site and apply. Already looked into it. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/58 "2011-04-12T16:13:52Z")
> [@How to drive 101](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-drive-101/41151/2): > > Does it get better as you move up in the company? not really. girlfreinds dad has been with CSX for quite some time now. works ALOT. but they take pretty good care of you and the benefits/retirement is good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/59 "2011-04-12T16:28:02Z")
> [@How to steal from any major retail stores](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-steal-from-any-major-retail-stores/41157/25): > > I would love to do this, someone get at me with details via PM! [csx.com](http://csx.com) go to careers and you will need a couple yours free to fill out all the stuff and take the aptitude tests. I’m not bashing on CSX at all, it’s definetly a great company to work for and if I could have gotten a diesel machinist position I would have taken it. RailRoad retirement and benefits are amazing compared to something else and if you don’t already make 50k plus a year you would be crazy to not apply to CSX. If I wasn’t married I would consider actually going to the interview for utility worker, problem is I doubt my marriage would last if I was gone at night all the time. Comes down to what most important and money isn’t always it. Best of luck Trav ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815/60 "2011-04-12T16:41:13Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/41163/4): > > Comes down to what most important and money isn’t always it. Best of luck Trav HUGE +1 to this. As long as my bills are paid on time, Shit doesn’t even matter to me anymore. My family is worth way more than a fat paycheck. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/career-change-ideas/257815.md?page=4)