Recent content by rwalk365

Sorry if there are already threads on here, but my wife and are expecting, was hoping for tips and advice whilst juggling the job, in particularly dealing with the shift work and the early stages of the child's life Any advice is welcome, it would be nice to hear how you dealt with it.

The rumour is that it's getting moved this weekend. I'm highly sceptical though!

Hi, I'm a trainee driver, about 6 months in of driving, and I now and then get a sense of vertigo or motion sickness after I've driven the train, usually once I get home. Could be completely unrelated. But was curious if any other drivers have or experienced this. I find that when I'm...

Not sure, but id doubt it. I pretty much don't answer my phone of it's not a number I recognise or if it's got no caller id. I'm also pretty sure a lot of the communication is done via email.

Separate, OBMs training is shorter too I believe, as they have no safety critical duties, at least, they don't dispatch the train etc. Commercial training, i.e. ticket selling etc. Is the same course, but they have specific trainers for each role, usually ex-conductors/OBMs. I believe and...

Hi guys and gals, can someone explain to me about the credit union, as I understand, you can save then get a loan for whatever times savings amount, or you just save and get a dividend at some point in the year?! Is that right? I'm more interested in the dividend part, anyone know how much has...

Southeastern

Hi, Obviously it will vary day to day but how much do conductors earn from their commission, mine will be 5%, Just wanted to see if it would be a nice little earner on top of basic.

Is that the same for conductors or are they different? Obviously depends on toc etc

Hi boys and girls, I’m due to take on a conductor position with SE, what are people’s thoughts on joining a union, is it beneficial? Do managers look down on people who join, should I wait until I’m settled? I’m right in thinking RMT is the Union for conductors? Apologies if this has been...

Thanks for all the replies guys, just a quick one, I know this will vary across tocs but what sort pay rises do conductors get per year if at all?

Ah fair enough, thought it might be like that. Im due a medical this week and start date 2nd July providing I pass it. Will be with Southeastern.

Hi guys, In terms of the shift work/start to your shift how is that worked? Say you’re first train is at 05.55 does your shift start then or does it start maybe 10-15 minutes earlier? Doesn’t really matter, just a bit more insight would be helpful.

Cheers Mate, thought as much.

Hi, Just curious to know what the shutter assessment will entail. Is it exactly the same as a Driver assessment. And with an MMI?! Thanks in advance