Recent content by Whatapratt

Re-arrange the honeymoon? I'll let you tell my other half that whilst I start digging your grave :D. Don't get me wrong, I want the job. Especially as I'm currently not working. Hopefully my chance will come again. In fact I know it will. Stay positive people. The cogs are turning at Northern...

I'm external. Its sod law that the opportunity came up now. I had my mind set that I wouldn't receive a call until after the wedding. Fingers crossed my wedding will be awesome and I can forget out the job until I get back. Thanks everyone

It was to start this Monday.

Yep. I'm away for 10 days. I'm gutted.

Yesterday, I received the call I've spent the last 7 months waiting for...... Unfortunately I cant start as I'm going on my honeymoon during the training. One day I will catch a break. FML!!!!!

I'm in the same boat buddy. I'm constantly looking at my emails and diving for the phone whenever it rings. Ring me Northern Rail. Ring me!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck buddy. What depot have you applied for?

Out of interest what position have you applied for?

No, nothing offical yet. My source is a young lady, who's father works for another TOC as a trainer, who has friends at Northern Rail. Not concrete just a rumour...

I gave them a call in the end. I noticed that my status said "on hold after successful drivers assessment". I wanted to find out what that meant. Rumour has it, a course will commense in May Yes I sent my application in on the 3rd Jan 2014. I guess i'll just have to be patient.

Hello, I've just been informed that I've been placed in the talent pool after being successful in all the assessments/interviews. Has anyone been successful in becoming a driver from the pool? If so how long did you have to wait? Disappointed to have passed everything and not be given the...