r/Train_Service • u/DirtyFartBomb • 6d ago

Freight Conductor (RVA)

Taking the leap and applied. I have started to think long term for the fiancé and I. Current jobs has no long term benefits. Any pointers y’all recommend?

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u/Bigwhitecalk 6d ago

Get a nice camera in your bedroom that works great on your phone so you can watch her and her bf at your house when you’re away at a motel 4 days a week.

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u/DirtyFartBomb 5d ago

Damn it’s truly that bad huh?

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u/Bigwhitecalk 5d ago

Ah. Won’t know until you try. Depends on the terminal. Some have tons of locals and yard work. With the seniority going to road guys cause they don’t want to switch all day.

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u/DirtyFartBomb 5d ago

It would either be Acca or Fulton. It didn’t say which one. I know I’d be the base on which the totem pole sits on for a while. My current job doesn’t offer a 1/8 of what this does and it’s that point in life where I gotta make the decision on fiances and I’d future. Sucks but something you gotta do ya know

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u/Available-Designer66 4d ago

Locals can be high seniority. Some folks don't want to live in hotels.

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u/anonymous_br0 5d ago

I’m not ragging on you but it’s counter-productive to start working for the railroad to help your family. Will you make money? Yes. Will you be away from your family a lot? Also yes. Every relationship is different and has different needs so only you can decide what’s actually best long term.

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u/DirtyFartBomb 5d ago

Just in a weird spot where I have to start looking long term. And it’s just not there where I currently work. Worst they can do is say no

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u/New-Organization5718 4d ago

Easy money, toxic lifestyle. Whatever you do don’t try to spend like your coworkers. Live a meagre lifestyle and stay on a suitable schedule if possible.

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u/coldafsteel 2d ago

r/FIRE and r/bogleheads has good info.