As a member of rail staff I'm afraid I'm beginning to tire of this place and am soon going to get to the point of leaving.
I've been here for almost five years and have always been happy to share my knowledge and give the perspective from inside the fence, but I'm getting tired of the arguments and having to explain or justify myself. In fact, never have I felt so demoralised. I know my job well enough and, while I won't shy away from a heated debate, don't like it when people from outside the industry seem to know better. This is my job and I know it well so, while I'm sure there may be better ways of doing things, I don't like people with a little knowledge telling me I'm wrong. I wouldn't dare do the same to someone who is a nurse, pilot, banker or in any other profession I know a little about, so why am I not accorded the same courtesy?
I know that this post is incredibly self-indulgent and not in my normal character, but I'm getting fed up and feel that a line needs to be drawn. By all means lets have a discussion or even an argument. I can take all opinions and don't mind it when people disagree or I'm proved wrong, but please don't try to tell me that I don't know what I'm talking about.
O L Leigh
I wouldn't take it to heart old chap. It's the nature of the internet, where everyone gets a say, even though it might be complete cobblers.
I'm often told I'm talking crap, about the business I was in (the railways) and the current one I'm in. But I'm working against 100 years of selective tabloid reporting, misconceptions, stereotype and misinformation, so I fully expect there to be some resistance.
With the current business, what some people post is on the money, and we take note of it. Other posts are just plain conspiratorial or pretend to know the business better than you.
I think every business is like this, none are universally loved and most have many misconceptions or look simpler than they really are.
You only have to read the comments pages on newspapers to see what rubbish is spoken, and how the post that just fit the mood get the most ratings even though they are off the radar.
Anyone can pitch up and be an expert on anything, with the minimum of knowledge, research or expertise.
I'm only on here to share my knowledge to, and sometimes I feel it's really not appreciated at all. But I really am not bothered, because it's the nature of the beast you are going to get some stick.
On the whole, this forum is mature and fairly well considered, the real problem for me is it can use a lot of my time.
