09-07-2015, 01:42 PM
Edit: Well said JJ. It's not fair to criticise roles which people simply don't know.
Train driving often consists of staying concentrated for 8hours whilst doing 125mph, knowing that it takes you a mile to stop. Seeing a red light is too late, you'll pass it and likely crash. Disciplinary action follows of course, should you survive. It necessary to know each route like the back of your hand, and you are expected to know many. (Considering most motorists cant even make their way to the midlands without sat nav hammers this point) Knowing where each signal is, each turn, each crossing and more importantly, each braking point is key to safe driving. It's also necessary to to memorise each speed limit over each section of track, as excessive speed will cause a derailment and potentially kill people. I don't think it's an easy job.
I don't believe anyone can say any job is easy until they have done it, to so is stupid. As stupid as saying a senior business analyst shouldn't get paid much as it's just using a computer.
For the record I still think the strike is crap and that the RMT are ridiculous.
Train driving often consists of staying concentrated for 8hours whilst doing 125mph, knowing that it takes you a mile to stop. Seeing a red light is too late, you'll pass it and likely crash. Disciplinary action follows of course, should you survive. It necessary to know each route like the back of your hand, and you are expected to know many. (Considering most motorists cant even make their way to the midlands without sat nav hammers this point) Knowing where each signal is, each turn, each crossing and more importantly, each braking point is key to safe driving. It's also necessary to to memorise each speed limit over each section of track, as excessive speed will cause a derailment and potentially kill people. I don't think it's an easy job.
I don't believe anyone can say any job is easy until they have done it, to so is stupid. As stupid as saying a senior business analyst shouldn't get paid much as it's just using a computer.
For the record I still think the strike is crap and that the RMT are ridiculous.
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