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01-08-2008, 08:53 PM
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After ten years of trying
I finally got hired on with CSX railroad as a conductor. I've been showing up to the applicant sessions since right outta highschool and finally got the phone call today. And no, the job isn't some guy in a goofy outfit who says "all aboard," I'll be inspecting/riding on freight trains raking in some good money and loving life.
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01-08-2008, 09:07 PM
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SEX railroad conducted a job fair here last fall. There were 135 people sitting at the first meeting. When the Piss test was mentioned, 70 of the 'applicants' left! Next was the 'aptitude' test....another 45 were eliminated. Then there was the 'physical', the other things that seperate the 'wheat from the chaff'.... The guys that were sent to Atlanta were numbered (1 through 6)!!! 135 applicants, SIX went to school!!! CONGRATS!!!! The few! The PROUD!! The guys that can PASS an 'aptitude' TEST!!! ( and a DRUG screen!!!)
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I'm not a REDNECK! I am an Appalachian-AMERICAN!! "Can't go to work today. The 'voices' said to "Stay home and clean the guns". Most famous Red-Neck last words... " Hey Everybody, Watch This!!) http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn272/subi-crosser/ Jerry
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01-08-2008, 09:07 PM
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Nice..... That is what I wanted to do when I was younger.... I had a model train layout and everything.. But then the whole financial world tempted me and I fell for her...... Is it really that good of pay? Although that wouldnt matter to me as I think it would be cool so be around the SD90MAC's, SD80MAC's, SD40-2's, etc etc
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Former: 1994 Barcelona Red(x2), 1995 Brilliant Red, 1992 Liquid Silver, 1992 Ebony(x2), 1992 Pearl White (x2) Current: 2017 Ford Raptor 2017 Kawasaki KLR 1995 Guards Red Carrera 1995 Spec-ish Miata - track car 1957 CJ-5
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01-08-2008, 09:14 PM
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Brian
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01-08-2008, 09:51 PM
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Determination pays off. Congrats! [~]3
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#6
01-08-2008, 11:18 PM
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Congratulations! All aboard!
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#8
01-10-2008, 11:31 AM
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Wow, after reading the subject topic, I thought you were going to say you were pregnant.
Congrats on the job!
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*No SVX at the moment...* 1987 Winnebago Elandan 35' 2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 2004 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer, 6.0litre Power Stroke Diesel - Daily Driver. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, scotch in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA !!!!!
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01-10-2008, 12:39 PM
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Congratulations, Brian! I always thought, and still do, that would be an awesome job to have. I envy you! ;-) To satisfy my curiosity, what does one have to go through to prepare for such a position? Not that I will ever change careers at this point in my life but I have always wanted to know.
 (seemed appropriate  )
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01-10-2008, 01:27 PM
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Chugga chugga chugga CHOOO CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse  )-2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon )-2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver )SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it.
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#11
01-10-2008, 02:25 PM
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Congrats! Do you get to wear one of those blue and white striped hats? And carry a club to beat off hobo's?
Gene
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01-10-2008, 02:35 PM
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Who here remembers "Choo-Choo Charlie?  Choo-Choo Charlie was a cartoon character featured in Good & Plenty television advertisements in the LATE 50s and 60s, a juvenile train conductor who used Good & Plenty candy to make his train run. Shaking these licorice candies, which were pink and white coated capsules, inside their cardboard box, gave a distinctive sound... goodnplentygoodnplentygoodnplentygoodnplenty
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01-10-2008, 03:10 PM
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Will you be travelling on these trains?
There is a CSX Stop about a mile from my house :-)
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse )-2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon )-2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver )SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it.
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#14
01-10-2008, 07:53 PM
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*No SVX at the moment...* 1987 Winnebago Elandan 35' 2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 2004 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer, 6.0litre Power Stroke Diesel - Daily Driver. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, scotch in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA !!!!!
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01-10-2008, 09:21 PM
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I'm not a REDNECK! I am an Appalachian-AMERICAN!! "Can't go to work today. The 'voices' said to "Stay home and clean the guns". Most famous Red-Neck last words... " Hey Everybody, Watch This!!) http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn272/subi-crosser/ Jerry
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