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Wabash, <br /> <br /> Obviously the reality of the remote situation is a little different where you work. I'm not trying to whine, I"m only making the point that due to my seniority I would have more than likely been forced to train for the remote anyway. Trust me, I know that it would be better not to have the remotes because that puts an engineer back in his/her rightful place. I'd rather work with an engineer any day, read some of my other posts that say just that. Without remotes engineers would gain five more jobs, which would mean the company would promote five more conductors to engineer. And of course it all rolls down hill, meaning that there would be more opportunities for conductors like myself. I'm no fool, I realize what the company is trying to do by having remotes, but I'd rather just save my energy to fight when I have a chance to win. I don't like the fact that the youngest in seniority are forced to remote when no one else wants it. It makes for a real bad situation when you have brand new railroaders trying to switch cars and control locomotives as well. One of my coworkers wanted to shove back down the main after we had cleared an absolute signal, we could not see the rear end or the signal and knew we were close. If I had let him do it, we both would have been on the street. I agree with you that remotes are bad, but for me it's a neccessary evil. I have a child on the way very soon, and by working remote I get to stay at home in the yard. So, you know what, I admit it! I care more about my family than I do about my coworkers. I'd bet you my life that everyone feels the same way. People can point the finger and say I'm a "scab' or whatnot, but I know in my heart I'm doing the right thing. <br /> As for getting other people's reactions to situations I have faced; maybe I do want a pity party. Until people on this forum tell me to can it, I'm going to continue to get opinions of other people. IF you think I'm always just trying to earn sympathy or a shoulder to cry on, that's your opinion and you have the right to express it. In fact, I'm glad that you're honest with me because at least I know where you stand and I do in fact think about what you say. <br /> Wabash, I guess we can agree to disagree, and that's fine by me. Hope to read your next post soon. [:-^]
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