Only because their perception is of you driving the Orient Express or something like that rather than some crappy suburban unit round and round in circles all day.
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Only because their perception is of you driving the Orient Express or something like that rather than some crappy suburban unit round and round in circles all day.
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Minilad
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Only because their perception is of you driving the Orient Express or something like that rather than some crappy suburban unit round and round in circles all day.
Shhhhhh. Don't give the game away.
Anyway I don't drive a crappy suburban unit.....I drive a crappy "Inter City"* one
*Not my description by the way!!
notadriver
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Have you heard anything yet johncleesefan?
I'm also a coach driver like you Cabbage and I still am amazed at the difference in the way I'm treated. As a coach driver, my boss routinely ignores me and talks to me like dirt (depending on his mood) as I'm just a driver.
I'm also a coach driver like you Cabbage and I still am amazed at the difference in the way I'm treated. As a coach driver, my boss routinely ignores me and talks to me like dirt (depending on his mood) as I'm just a driver.
Beveridges
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If you want fun go Depot Driving. You really get to "play trains". Moving demics around, operating isolating cocks, using units to rescue other units, moving half-units, ground shunting, Fuelling... plus the BBQ's in Summer, bonfires on bonfire night. Working outdoors in the snow in winter is great, as is working outdoors in summer. Constantly getting on and off different units all the time. Different people to talk to, from other DD's, Fitters, DP's, Cleaners, OTL's. Constantly listening to the hand held radio and the great jokes you often hear on it can literally get you laughing out loud. Getting on units and not having any public onboard. The actual Driving is too short distance to ever get boring or uncomfortable. It's certainly more fun than 99% of jobs.
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Johncleesefan
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I had the call telling me I passed the interview and im on hold now. So hopefully starting in jan or march next year. Dont feel I can get excited yet thought because a lot could change between now and then.
Tell me about it on the buses. Everyones out to get you lol. Part of the job though I guess
Tell me about it on the buses. Everyones out to get you lol. Part of the job though I guess
Minilad
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I had the call telling me I passed the interview and im on hold now. So hopefully starting in jan or march next year. Dont feel I can get excited yet thought because a lot could change between now and then.
Tell me about it on the buses. Everyones out to get you lol. Part of the job though I guess
Just wait until you start train driving
Beveridges
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Only a poor fueller will regularly cover himself with fuel, of cause anyone can make the odd mistake and get a splash back. If that happens its off to the shower immediately and you get brand new boots and overalls. Nothing wrong with that - getting paid for about an hour to have a shower and get changed.
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This is where I stand, I've applied for train driver role and am through to the final DM Interview stage next wednesday. I've got a 3 week old daughter therefore the main reason I decided to go for this job was job security, yes ofcourse the moneys a bonus and its hopefully going to set my family up for life but all in all its knowingif I get this job, I will always have work and will know I can provide for the wee one!
Also I love driving anything from bikes to tanks, so if I can drive a train and get paid for it then I see no other better job! Ps I know its not the most exciting job but as I said its all about job security for me
Also I love driving anything from bikes to tanks, so if I can drive a train and get paid for it then I see no other better job! Ps I know its not the most exciting job but as I said its all about job security for me
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I had the call telling me I passed the interview and im on hold now. So hopefully starting in jan or march next year. Dont feel I can get excited yet thought because a lot could change between now and then.
Tell me about it on the buses. Everyones out to get you lol. Part of the job though I guess
Well done JC, i too started the selection process last september in Bristol, What depot have you applied for?
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