Career change ideas...

[KillerBlackbird]

@JRubino

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?