I had mentioned in a previous thread that I had an interview with BNSF in Gillete WY for a posistion doing Track Maintence. Well I went but that prospect ended up bust. However just in case I took extra resumes along and was turning them into various companies in the area since I had made the trip. On the way back I stopped at one of the Coal Mines and visited the office of this company called Rail Link. Apparently these people are responsible for moving the trains through the coal mines and loading them. The lady I talked to asked if I had been Referred by any one and I told her no. She asked if she could then because if she did she would get a referal fee and she said she would split it with me. I said that was fine and after that her demeaner changed to almost like it was a certainty I would be hired. Im kind of excited, and I hope I hear from these people soon. And even more good news. If I get the job, I get to move to the same town where one of my aunts and my grandmother live so I will get to see them more and this town also has a hobby shop.
So Here is hoping to good things. [we need a beer mug smiley]
Not being negative, be stay alert and be careful. Many people in businesses today are unscrupulous and when it comes to money, can act like snakes. If you are hired becuase of this woman, great! However, be careful whenever people make promises such as hers.
James, I think you are being taken. This woman has no business saying that she would split this fee with you. I just checked on the web regarding employment with the Montana Rail Link and BNSFrailroads. It does not state anywhere that you need to pay a secretary for her referral. I would have asked to see her boss.
One thing to remember when appling for a job. Look sharp and be sharp. Have all the necessary paperwork with you. I refer to birth certificate, high school diploma and, if you have one, a copy of a military honorable discharge. Railroads want good people these days. They are very leary about whom they hire. Its a securtiy thing.
When I hired out on the Union Paciic and Great Northern back in 1965 & 1966 I needed those papers with me. Now things have changed I am sure but knowing railroads like I do they want good people. Make it a lifelong job. My reason for not staying was that I fell off the top of a moving freight car one night and nearly got run over. I made a career change right there.
Enjoy the railroad job and remember SAFETY FIRST SAFETY ALWAYS.
First off its not Montana Rail Link. This is a different company entirely. This company is a private contract firm that takes the coal trains from BNSF and UP. Loads them inside the mine, and delivers them back to BNSF and UP.
And as for the fee. The company Pays her for referring me. Wheather or not that is contingent on me being hired I do not know. (But makes sense) But since the company is paying her $250.00 extra for recruiting for the company, she is willing to share the wealth. As for what she said she would do and what will actually happen. If I get hired. I am going to convenietly “forget about it” and if she shows up to give me my share, I will then know if she is a trustworthy individual or not.
Another interpretation is that it might be a test to see if you are honest. I have heard of referral fees but this could be a trap. As mentioned above, be very careful.