Bruce Metcalf wrote: [ on 04:04 AM 5/27/2006 ]
I split my time between being a conductor on the steam train
(staying as far from the hot boiler as possible in summer), and
working as a "show quality monitor". The latter consists of noticing
things that need repair or replacement, and seeing that they are
reported to one of the 19 different maintenance departments, plus follow-up.
Right now, though, a new manager is trying to fire me for objecting
to new operating rules I consider unsafe. (And ridiculing him on a
private email list like this one.) The fact that I've got 35 more
years of railroad experience than he just annoys him even more.
Best case, I get fired, goof off for a year or two, go to a lot of
hearings, then get reinstated with the help of my union with full
back pay. Worst case, I decide "screw it!" and try retirement again.
I'll let y'all know.
Bruce, tell us more about how this turned out?
Udhay
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