HighlandHarris
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That's good news. So does this mean you carrying on working where you are till you get the go ahead? Could they not get you into your control room to get some shadowing experience in the mean time before the trasining starts.
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That's good news. So does this mean you carrying on working where you are till you get the go ahead? Could they not get you into your control room to get some shadowing experience in the mean time before the trasining starts.
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I have my written contract to sign for a start date next month, however due to the current fluid situation regarding corona along with this position being a trainee driver job which requires up to 16 weeks put up in a hotel (if they remain open) and the thought of being cooped up in the room as there’s no where else to go outside of the hotel, it’s bad enough being at home not being able to carry on with your life.
I’m at the point of not taking the position as I believe that the training will take go on for longer than planned and remaining on the training wage for longer than expected if it at all goes ahead. Decision to be made by the end of today as I will have to hand in my notice.
I’m at the point of not taking the position as I believe that the training will take go on for longer than planned and remaining on the training wage for longer than expected if it at all goes ahead. Decision to be made by the end of today as I will have to hand in my notice.
HighlandHarris
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Personally id look at the big picture. It might be a less than fluid start to a typical case but you'll get there in the end. I dont think there is a right or wrong action but what ever you decide, stick with it and the career as a driver is regarded as a critical service. This means your job is business as usual in a lot of cases.
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No e-learning planned, just go home for 12 weeks....
I havent handed an any notice to my current employer yet so im still in this job for as long as it may take , happy to wait it out hopefully not to long though, but glad i still have the job and was really good of manager to reassure me
I’d imagine there will be some sooner or later judging by the letter?
If I were you I would speak to HR. They were really helpful. I was offered a Role to start. My notice needed to go in too, by that this stage I am hanging fire on handing my notice in to be on more money until the situation is resolved. I did sign the contract and sent it back prior to all this kicking off, but I think that is more helpful as they will more than likely defer me until courses are up running.
Good luck!
HighlandHarris
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Not sure on this one in all honesty. Personally, I wouldn't want to be in a cab with anyone else at the moment. It's a tough one, it really is. Either way, good luck for the rest of your training
Thanks. I’m just selfish and would rather get this out the wayNot sure on this one in all honesty. Personally, I wouldn't want to be in a cab with anyone else at the moment. It's a tough one, it really is. Either way, good luck for the rest of your training
My DI and I joke that we’ve already have Coronavirus in its early days anyway as we were both rough before it got “real”
What do you mean? The manager contacted me the other day i just had word a few hours before saying checks had been completed
theironroad
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As some productive staff and trainees doing their hours in the cab frequent this thread it'd be interesting to get your views:
https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...-trains-covid19-measures.202532/#post-4499203
https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...-trains-covid19-measures.202532/#post-4499203
C J Snarzell
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I've applied for two TOC jobs recently & been told I've got to an interview stage, but the two HR's have advised me the interviews are now on hold until further notice which is understandable.
There are still live jobs being advertised - I'm not sure whether HR's will continue to recruit for jobs but just 'rack & stack' candidates ready for assessments/interviews once things return to normal.
HR resourcing staff still have to justify their own jobs in the meantime so I think maybe they are doing plenty of the other leg work in resourcing like vetting & paper sifts while the practical stuff is on hold.
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There are still live jobs being advertised - I'm not sure whether HR's will continue to recruit for jobs but just 'rack & stack' candidates ready for assessments/interviews once things return to normal.
HR resourcing staff still have to justify their own jobs in the meantime so I think maybe they are doing plenty of the other leg work in resourcing like vetting & paper sifts while the practical stuff is on hold.
CJ
HighlandHarris
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From the interview to the offer?
Sounds like some positive news. I’d rather wait than lose the opportunity. What TOCs?
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LNER and Cross Country.
Gavind
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Just had an email from the section manager with details for my start date so at least that is going ahead
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What company is this for?
Gavind
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Network rail. Not sure what the arrangements are for pts etc are but will keep things updated as it happens
From interview to offer was around 3 days, but i have heardof people waiting weeks, even months for an offer
AMM72
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Anyone have any update re SWR? I have a start date 14 April signed contract etc just not heard anything and no one answered when I rang earlier. I appreciate they will have their own concerns at the moment.
WombleGuard
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Existing trainees sent home at SWR yesterday and told not to come in today. So us waiting to start in the next couple weeks it doesn't look good. Waiting for a call.....
KlaudiaV43
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Supposed to start on Monday...AMM72
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Thanks not unexpected. Its more the not knowing around plans and contracts etc that's the concern if anyone hears anything let me know and I'll do likewise!
Not surprising mate. Let's hope it's only for the three weeks.
Don't know for sure about future courses but current trainees have been sent home indefeintly.
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