(erielack) How does one become employeed by a railroad ? (fwd)

[gelwood <gelwood_@_dnaco.net>]

I know this is off subject, but I thought it was interesting. I don't
believe that railroads only hire as noted in the message.

George Elwood
http://www.dnaco.net/~gelwood

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Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 01:37:35 EDT
From: Doerpholzd_@_cs.com
To: gelwood_@_dnaco.net
Subject: How does one become employeed by a railroad ?

Dear; George:
     I am 21 years old and as long as I can remember I have loved rains
dearly. I have had numerous train layouts in all scales (Currently O gauge
3-rail) yet nothing seems to make me happy. It is a childhood dream to work
for the railroad and someday become an engineer. The only problem is that the
only railroads operating in my area (western mass) are CSX/Conrail, Guilford,
Mass Central, Connecticut Southern, New England Central/Rail America,
Worchester Central, Bay Colony Railroad, Cape Cod Railway, and a very tiny
short line called Pioneer Valley Railroad. After a long and exhausting search
to see which companies are hiring, and after sending resumes with cover
letters and follow up letters with enclosed return postcards, the only ones
that where hiring seemed to stone wall me, and other applicants. The only
conclusion that I can come to is that the few job openings throughout the
company are usually held for relatives of other employees, is this common
practice? Or am I going about this entirely wrong. If you could offer me any
suggestions, or put me in touch with someone who could, I would be forever
grateful.

Sincerely,
Daniel J. Doerpholz

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