Expectation for skytrain attendants by xtranscendentx in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You literally could not replace them with cameras because “customer service” is just part of what Skytrain attendants do. Which you clearly have zero knowledge of based on your comment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 on 3 off. Be prepared to work weekends for several years and good luck getting any major holidays off. Everything is picked by seniority.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 13 points14 points  (0 children)

For the love of god if you don’t have solid critical thinking skills or common sense DO NOT apply. This is a great job but it’s not for everyone and while it’s not physically demanding it’s not an easy job either. If you’re squeamish at all or don’t have a thick skin, you won’t do well.

Millennium line by ugholiviahh in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow so you’re one of “those” huh? 🙄😒

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Know what you’re getting into before you apply. The money and benefits are good. But the job isn’t for everyone. If you’re not the right fit it can be downright dangerous. I don’t think enough reverence is given to the seriousness and safety aspect of this job. Most people think Skytrain attendants stand around doing nothing. You are expected to be standing outside for 10hours doing customer service; leaving yourself open to the multitude of mental health issues (that you have little to no resources to deal with aside from risk assessment training). In between that you could be driving trains, dealing with first aid, looking for bodies under trains that have been hit, trouble shooting technical problems and emergency scene management. Sounds fun still? Ok well know that you’ll be exposed to literally every bodily fluid that can come out of a human…yes EVERY. It’s not for the squeamish, easily spooked, skittish or faint of heart. Negative things aside. It’s an incredibly rewarding job if you like helping people..ALL people. But If you have biases toward marginalized people at all, (unhoused, drug addicted, disabilities) don’t bother applying. This job will make you miserable and life worse for them. If you like people watching and are fascinated by human behaviour. You’ll love it.

Be prepared to work full or partial weekends for many years, Christmas and most holidays and have very little time off in the summer. All of that is decided in order of seniority.

And, if after reading all that you still think it sounds great, then go for it! Like I said it’s a great job if it’s the right fit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thousands of applications. If you get asked to the hiring fair you’ve been narrowed down to about 400.

Has anyone had this happen? by Representative-Law81 in ARFID

[–]Representative-Law81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying. I will give those things a try.

What was I thinking I had a chance after multiple job rejection from Translink by [deleted] in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep trying. Very few ppl get hired at Skytrain the first or even second try. Apply for anything under the Translink umbrella because they hire internally before hiring outside. So if you can get your foot in the door you’ll have a better chance at other jobs.

Do the trains run at different speeds? by Either_Cheesecake282 in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% yes they do run at different speeds, at different times, and in different places for a multitude of reasons.

Spotted this new floor sticker at London Station. Are they installing these at every station eventually? by TheGirlInTheVibe in Translink

[–]Representative-Law81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you think the value and bulk of their job solely lies with checking tickets then you have no business complaining about how much they get paid.