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Hello everyone. I thought I would come here and give this a shot. I am 23 years old and lived in Nebraska and tried to get on Union Pacific as a fireman oiler. I went in and took the test but did not pass. After my 6 month retake waiting period I filled out 4 different online apps with no outcome. I contacted a shortline in AZ and was hired on the track gang. (I forgot to say I have a slight stuttering impedament.) While I was on the track gang I expressed my career goal in train service to the trainmaster which never led to any oppotunities or chances. After a year and a half I left and am now at a stand still. I worked with the state and have obtained a fluency device which helps reduce disfluency. I work at my speech everyday and others have noticed a differance. I plan to go back to the state and ask for help with money to attend a railroad school in California so I may get education and training in the railroading field. I know I am ment to be a railroader andI have it in my blood. I also know I would have no problem on a radio. All I need is the right person. I would like to get on BNSF and work out of needles. I might have to work somewhere else until I can transfer. Woud you have any advice or info which could help me reach my goal? Anything will help. Thank you to all of you. <br /> <br />Brian
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