Recent content by iWanabee

Thank you to everyone for your kind words. My line manager will be made aware of my situation on Monday as I'm due in for a welfare/update meeting. Currently off due to stress. So they're aware of my separation at work. Thank you all again. I will get through this one way or another. Cheers.

Hi, I'm after some advice, I'm currently a driver for a TOC. I have recently gone through a very messy separation (financially) from my wife & kids and as a result i'm now suffering with financial difficulties. I've sought advice from the CAB and they've raised two possible options. First...

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Yes, I was in the DTM's office yesterday. I did end up with a shirt and tie attire though. :D Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting the team I'll be working with.

Well, I start on the course tomorrow in Leeds. I've ironed my shorts and t-shirt. Cleaned my flip-flops and bleached my favourite white knee socks. All ready to begin the course. Starting to feel a little anxious but at the same time, looking forward to upcoming challenges and training.

Mine was a urine test. But it may vary with different tocs/medical companies.

If you use the search function, there is a medical guide specifying the limits for the hearing test. I however failed my hearing medical by -5db in my right ear in the 2k range. I've now passed the medical with hearing aid use and start in July. So if it's a minor fail, then the toc may allow...

The rule should only apply to Toc A. Feel free to apply to Toc B.

Thanks for the info. Cheers.

3rd of July is the date I've been given over the phone. The contract may state different once it's arrived?

Thanks for that. You wouldn't happen to know the pay dates at all do you? Just so I can work out whether it's 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks from when I start that i'd be paid and then I can see what I can work out. Cheers.

Hi, Does anyone know the pay cycle and dates please? I'm going from weekly to monthly/ 4 weekly / or last working day of the month pay I presume. I'm just trying to work out what I need to put to one side to cover my bills etc for the time being, until the railway pay comes into...

On the Northern website. Can't post link as on my mobile.

I'm down for the June course now as didn't make it in time for the March course. Heard the courses will most likely run every 6 - 8 weeks instead of once a month from June.

Couldn't you move to an area where you are within the commutable timescale that has a couple of TOC's operating from and then apply? Worst case scenario is you may have to move again in a few years if you're unsuccessful? Or maybe not if you have another suitable role in the time being.......