Hi everyone,
First post here, hopefully of many, so please be gentle!
I applied for a Conductor role at the start of last year, didn't hear anything for quite a while, then out of the blue last September, I got invited for an interview then an assessment, which I passed. Was put in the talent pool, was told there was a course starting in November, which I was not selected for, then told there was another starting in February. So, having not heard anything, I naturally assumed that I wouldn't be selected for this one as well.
Anyway, I received a phone call yesterday offering me a position on the course, subject to a medical and references beginning on the 25th February (which is obviously just over a week away) which obviously I'm delighted about, though I would have appreciated a little more notice however I did state on my application that I would be available for a short notice start. I asked the lady if it was ok to have a think over the weekend and have an answer for them on Monday morning whether or not I wanted the position.
So I'm on here asking for peoples' opinions on the job, the pros and cons. Obviously I've looked into this before and have spoken to people, but I wanted to ask as many people as possible before I say yes. I am currently self employed as a driving instructor. When I am busy, which I currently am, I could earn more than I would be as a conductor, but it's the quiet times (and there have been many recently) which can sometimes give me sleepless nights. What attracted me to the Conductor job was the relative job security, having a decent, regular salary and being able to meet and talk to different people, which I'm really good at. It would be nice to be able to know when I am working week by week, unlike now when I get my diary in order, then someone cancels on me, which sometimes leads to me working my day off. I get no holiday pay, it is rare for me to have more than one complete day off a fortnight and I am often working early morning to late night (which I know I would still be working unsociable hours as a conductor)
Anyway, anybody with experience of the job who has any opinions, good and bad of the job would be really helpful. I know most people would jump at this job offer, and my heart tells me that I should too, but I just want to be more certain before I go ahead.
Thanks!
First post here, hopefully of many, so please be gentle!
I applied for a Conductor role at the start of last year, didn't hear anything for quite a while, then out of the blue last September, I got invited for an interview then an assessment, which I passed. Was put in the talent pool, was told there was a course starting in November, which I was not selected for, then told there was another starting in February. So, having not heard anything, I naturally assumed that I wouldn't be selected for this one as well.
Anyway, I received a phone call yesterday offering me a position on the course, subject to a medical and references beginning on the 25th February (which is obviously just over a week away) which obviously I'm delighted about, though I would have appreciated a little more notice however I did state on my application that I would be available for a short notice start. I asked the lady if it was ok to have a think over the weekend and have an answer for them on Monday morning whether or not I wanted the position.
So I'm on here asking for peoples' opinions on the job, the pros and cons. Obviously I've looked into this before and have spoken to people, but I wanted to ask as many people as possible before I say yes. I am currently self employed as a driving instructor. When I am busy, which I currently am, I could earn more than I would be as a conductor, but it's the quiet times (and there have been many recently) which can sometimes give me sleepless nights. What attracted me to the Conductor job was the relative job security, having a decent, regular salary and being able to meet and talk to different people, which I'm really good at. It would be nice to be able to know when I am working week by week, unlike now when I get my diary in order, then someone cancels on me, which sometimes leads to me working my day off. I get no holiday pay, it is rare for me to have more than one complete day off a fortnight and I am often working early morning to late night (which I know I would still be working unsociable hours as a conductor)
Anyway, anybody with experience of the job who has any opinions, good and bad of the job would be really helpful. I know most people would jump at this job offer, and my heart tells me that I should too, but I just want to be more certain before I go ahead.
Thanks!