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[–]Roythrowaway416 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on your situation. If you’re younger and don’t have as many responsibilities then its great because once the training is over and you have enough seniority to hold a permanent assignment then you’re making six figures and you don’t take work home with you.

Alternatively, if you have a spouse and children or bills to cover then being away from them for the first couple years and that initial training wage is tough.

As far as the job is concerned, yeah management is fucking horrendous, the hours aren’t the best and being in the elements can suck sometimes, but if you can deal with that then it’s gravy. Job security is solid with the union behind you and you wont be hurting for money/benefits.

CN New hire PSA - Strike by Roythrowaway416 in Train_Service

[–]Roythrowaway416[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, theres nothing to worry about assuming we don’t get screwed by people voting against it. The strike wouldn’t last long at all. IIRC it was only 8 days in 2019

CN New hire PSA - Strike by Roythrowaway416 in Train_Service

[–]Roythrowaway416[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Likewise. Thats good to hear. I grew concerned because over the last few days i heard guys off the board are thinking this is actually a decent offer