Should I become an Engineer?

[David3]

When I do become an engineer I probably not have a wife or kids because I already know I won't see them that much, and I'm guessing that's a good decision.

[David3]

When I do become an engineer I probably not have a wife or kids because I already know I won't see them that much, and I'm guessing that's a good decision.

[Anonymous]

I enjoyed what Jeffhergert and others have said most of it is absolutely true. Nothing like waiting for that phone to ring. You guys are young now and it's great to have a dream. You can get what you want in life if you reach for it. The caveat is always, be careful what you wish for, you may get it...

Being a locomotive engineer is a lot of work and knowledge. Spend some time on your english and math (particularly computer related) skills. They will help you a lot. Get that first or even second college degree before you sign up. It'll help whether you stay with the RR or move on. I have three degrees, they help me and still I get to run trains...

LC

[Anonymous]

I enjoyed what Jeffhergert and others have said most of it is absolutely true. Nothing like waiting for that phone to ring. You guys are young now and it's great to have a dream. You can get what you want in life if you reach for it. The caveat is always, be careful what you wish for, you may get it...

Being a locomotive engineer is a lot of work and knowledge. Spend some time on your english and math (particularly computer related) skills. They will help you a lot. Get that first or even second college degree before you sign up. It'll help whether you stay with the RR or move on. I have three degrees, they help me and still I get to run trains...

LC

[Anonymous]

Should you become a Engineer??
YES, for Mechanical engineering Dartmouth,Penn state, Ohio state and Verginia Tech are exellent places to go to get your degree.
For Electrical Engineering there's Purdue, M.I.T. ,Harvard and Cal. Tech.
A four year degree in engineering would be a smart move. Instead of driving trains, you will be designing them!!!!
TIM A

[Anonymous]

Should you become a Engineer??
YES, for Mechanical engineering Dartmouth,Penn state, Ohio state and Verginia Tech are exellent places to go to get your degree.
For Electrical Engineering there's Purdue, M.I.T. ,Harvard and Cal. Tech.
A four year degree in engineering would be a smart move. Instead of driving trains, you will be designing them!!!!
TIM A

[Anonymous]

You forgot Cornell, a leader in EE.

LC

[Anonymous]

You forgot Cornell, a leader in EE.

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ironken

Too bad you guys aren't a little older now cause we are hiring like mad! Ken

ironken, you mentiioned that your RR is hiring like mad...
Can you email me with any assistance?
I have applied online for numerous positions with UP, BNSF, and NS but have not heard back.
Thx

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ironken

Too bad you guys aren't a little older now cause we are hiring like mad! Ken

ironken, you mentiioned that your RR is hiring like mad...
Can you email me with any assistance?
I have applied online for numerous positions with UP, BNSF, and NS but have not heard back.
Thx

[wabash1]

Everyone says that the railroad owns you. that you wont be married or see your kids,and that is bull. Ive been married 23 years. ive got more time now at home than i have in the past ( before railroad ) i work all sorts of differance hours. and still seem to get into a fight now and then with the wife. its what you want it to be if you want a divorce you will get it no matter where you work . remeber before you can work as a engineer you haft to be a conductor. dont think you are going to jump into the best seat in the engine with out paying your dues.

[wabash1]

Everyone says that the railroad owns you. that you wont be married or see your kids,and that is bull. Ive been married 23 years. ive got more time now at home than i have in the past ( before railroad ) i work all sorts of differance hours. and still seem to get into a fight now and then with the wife. its what you want it to be if you want a divorce you will get it no matter where you work . remeber before you can work as a engineer you haft to be a conductor. dont think you are going to jump into the best seat in the engine with out paying your dues.