mustangali Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm not sure about test times for Jan 19th...my test is on Jan 21st at the Civic Centre from 9-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_harris01 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 general...you do not need to be rude.... i had lost my papers and i thought if someone knew they could help but u did not have to be rude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 general...you do not need to be rude.... i had lost my papers and i thought if someone knew they could help but u did not have to be rude... My apologies then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_harris01 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 its ok. apologies accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Downtowner Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 :angry: I'd say it's your age, which can be an "insurance" issue, and the fact that you probably haven't got much "large" or "heavy" vehicle experience. You haven't indicated what class of licence you hold. If it's a Class ABZ, BZ, or CZ "with experience" I can't see why they wouldn't call you .....except for your age. Just my .02 cents, sorry. No worries. Sorry qsy6737, but I have to agree with the other fellow...they probably don't hire many people under 25. This was actually my first time applying for Brampton Transit, but on my cover letter I mentioned that my father had 34 years of service for the TTC and my brother has over 20 years service...maybe that helped. Plus I think being 39, a female, and a fairly clean driving record for 23 years helps too. Good luck in the future with getting a call. THE FUTURE IS NOW! Got a call today, so excited, Jan 21st 9-1 at the Civic Centre. Same instructions as previously mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 THE FUTURE IS NOW!Got a call today, so excited, Jan 21st 9-1 at the Civic Centre. Same instructions as previously mentioned. Goodbye post secondary if your a hire success? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Downtowner Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Goodbye post secondary if your a hire success? I'm hoping that the hiring process will take long enough that I can just barely finish this school year, work for the summer, and then make a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Goodbye post secondary if your a hire success? Who needs post secondary when you have a career as a bus driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangali Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Good for you qsy6737!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Downtowner Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 We're approaching the dates, anybody else get a call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YRT-Guy Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Who needs post secondary when you have a career as a bus driver? Sarcastic??? Or No?? Personally I think it's a good idea to get some sort of post secondary. Do some part-time studies at Seneca or something while still working full-time driving is my best suggestion. That's what I'm doing anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Downtowner Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Sarcastic??? Or No?? Personally I think it's a good idea to get some sort of post secondary. Do some part-time studies at Seneca or something while still working full-time driving is my best suggestion. That's what I'm doing anyways. While I agree, full-time driving / part-time studies sounds much better to me than full-time studies / no driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion9131 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Go to Post secondary, get your education, then drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Go to Post secondary, get your education, then drive. Best move to do so when you shine in front of the employers! I had mine before driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2822 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I don't recommend people spend there money on education unless they plan to work in that field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YRT-Guy Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 True, but it's not cheap to goto school. So it's nice to be working at the same time (even if it's part time) to still have some sort of income while going to school. At least driving will give you a better income than say working in a mall or something part time. Again it does all come down to what your future plans are but also you have to think about money too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
902 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Go to Post secondary, get your education, then drive. If you know that you're going to end up being a bus driver, why bother going to college/university? You spend all that money to get the education for what exactly? Many of my co-workers have degrees and it's all wasted because they ended up not following through with it. Unless you plan on taking a transportation class so you have a chance of advancement in the transit company I say don't bother. It's a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 If you know that you're going to end up being a bus driver, why bother going to college/university? You spend all that money to get the education for what exactly? Many of my co-workers have degrees and it's all wasted because they ended up not following through with it. Unless you plan on taking a transportation class so you have a chance of advancement in the transit company I say don't bother. It's a waste of money. Exactly. I actually know of a teacher who quit that to drive buses for TTC, and others with BA's MA's also. Go figure that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 If you know that you're going to end up being a bus driver, why bother going to college/university? You spend all that money to get the education for what exactly? Many of my co-workers have degrees and it's all wasted because they ended up not following through with it. Unless you plan on taking a transportation class so you have a chance of advancement in the transit company I say don't bother. It's a waste of money. What really matters is your Secondary school you must complete, otherwise the chances to find a job is much much harder to get in. I would have gone to work for an office job, but something will happen as I won't survive in the office field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunforme Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm not sure about test times for Jan 19th...my test is on Jan 21st at the Civic Centre from 9-1. I am in this testing group aswell. I competed the MT testing in November and passed that. I figure this testing will be simliar. If you want to talk with me before testing mustang, I am a blond haired, six foot tall guy. With that it shouldn't be too difficult to spot me in Brampton. I just finished by Z air brake course at Humber Transportation. Very good course and the instructor is top notch. Too bad they don't train on the bus just trucks. Drivers from this school are trained to be safe and responsible on the road while other schools are lacking in this area. Good luck to everyone taking the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Downtowner Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I am in this testing group aswell. I competed the MT testing in November and passed that. I figure this testing will be simliar. If you want to talk with me before testing mustang, I am a blond haired, six foot tall guy. With that it shouldn't be too difficult to spot me in Brampton. I just finished by Z air brake course at Humber Transportation. Very good course and the instructor is top notch. Too bad they don't train on the bus just trucks. Drivers from this school are trained to be safe and responsible on the road while other schools are lacking in this area. Good luck to everyone taking the test. Me neither, LOL. I'm 6'4" brown hair, you'll probably spot me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general682002 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I am in this testing group aswell. I competed the MT testing in November and passed that. I figure this testing will be simliar. If you want to talk with me before testing mustang, I am a blond haired, six foot tall guy. With that it shouldn't be too difficult to spot me in Brampton. I just finished by Z air brake course at Humber Transportation. Very good course and the instructor is top notch. Too bad they don't train on the bus just trucks. Drivers from this school are trained to be safe and responsible on the road while other schools are lacking in this area. Good luck to everyone taking the test. Now, I would assume as soon you pass through Brampton, you want to make decision which ones have better pay and work to commute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_harris01 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 so who is in tommorrow (jan 19) testing..i am u wouldnt miss me cuz ill be in my security uniform since ill be getting off work at 730am and heading for testing...ill be so beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Downtowner Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 so who is in tommorrow (jan 19) testing..i am u wouldnt miss me cuz ill be in my security uniform since ill be getting off work at 730am and heading for testing...ill be so beat Sorry, I'm Wednesday. Good luck tomorrow though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_harris01 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 thanx...thats if i can stay awake LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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