I just had my second interview with Union Pacific and it's looking good so far. We got any railroad workers here? If so, how's the job and the life change? From what I understand your pretty much married to the job and are on call 24/7 anytime and it stays like that until you starting getting seniority. But their pension and health coverage can't be beat.

 

Sweet, i was gonna ask how that interview went.

 

I have a buddy who works for them. He def makes good money. But he is always working so we don't see much of him anymore. For a young single guy. I don't think ya can beat it

 

What's up man? I saw you in your truck today off 820 when I was leaving NW campus.

 

What exactly would you be doing? How long would it take for you to get some seniority? I work 60 hours and it sucks but Im home evry night, I dont think Id like being away a whole hell of a lot but you arent married or anything are you?

 

glad you are getting interviews man, I was wondering the same thing as coery. hope you get on. I hear it is good money.

 

I hear its good money, pretty good if you are single, it would suck if you are married..IMO

 

After 18 weeks of training I would be a conductor taking care of the trains and cargo. Then I'd have the chance to go to engine school to be an engineer. I'm not sure on the seniority, but I've heard somewhere around 5 years before I could really control my schedule.
Thanks man.
Yea my girlfriends father is a engineer and pulls in 125k a year and he's only gone for a day or 2 at a time.

I found out we'll be having a baby in Feb, so I really need some good insurance and benefits.

 

No ****?! why didn't ya call me

 

Do you get to wear a cool hat and say, ALL ABOARD!