I think its you that needs a reality check. The reality is that every job, no matter how good or bad it is has people who don't like it and people who do. Some will moan, some will grin and bear it.
It is just as vitriolic that people with an attitude like yours speak to others as you do. They have every right to moan about their jobs.
Where have people stated they are hard done to ? There is a reality of what happens on a day to day basis and a reality of problems that we all encounter on a regular basis. Saying its all green and flowing with milk and honey is a lie and just as biassed and skewed. No one should impose their view on others. Their view is what has been asked for.
Considering the variety of employees in the crew room how many do you actually believe have been in this 'real world' you seem to despise so much.
As I say, I've worked for a little over minimum wage and that job was better than being a Driver. I've done regular 72 hour weeks, 7 day weeks, scrubbed floors etc.
I wouldn't change my job and I actively encourage my friends and family to do it. NONE of them want to do it. My neighbours a builder and he loves his job, he also wouldn't join the railway. He is stunned what I do and I certainly don't disrespect what he does or what he gets paid.
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When I was in one job I really hated I walked out. It was a big risk at the time but I think it took that risk to push me into applying for Train Driver.
As for pay. I remember once being given a £56 per year pay rise. That was one insult too far and I ended up leaving that job too.
Good luck with the job hunting.
I agree with the other guy.....They may have the right to moan but it doesn't mean they have the right to poison the ears of others and mess rooms in general.
Yeah there are bad points but this industry has always been a rough with the smooth type environment and if people can't hack that they should probably go and find the predictable job they obviously crave.