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kabo0831
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ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Ok i want to buy a study book for my FH so that he passes the electrical test. Do i buy him the assistant signalman test book (the job that he was called for) or a elec book to study with?
help!!!
Thanks
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Preguntas
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
I don't understand the question- doe she have a test coming up? teh LIRR usually supplies the study materials. I wouldn't buy a random electrical book, because it's pretty irrelevant to a signalmans job.
Is he just starting on LIRR? Congrats- it's a great job!
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
It sure is! My step dad worked for them for over 35 years as an engineer. He's now retired and living quite nicely I must say
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kabo0831
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Posted by Preguntas
I don't understand the question- doe she have a test coming up? teh LIRR usually supplies the study materials. I wouldn't buy a random electrical book, because it's pretty irrelevant to a signalmans job.
Is he just starting on LIRR? Congrats- it's a great job!
Well he got called for the job today and he goes to take a test next friday. the job in assistant signalman but we arent sure what test book we should get. i want to buy him a assistant signalman book with sample tests in it
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alnem
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Posted by Preguntas
I don't understand the question- doe she have a test coming up? teh LIRR usually supplies the study materials. I wouldn't buy a random electrical book, because it's pretty irrelevant to a signalmans job.
Is he just starting on LIRR? Congrats- it's a great job!
yea me neither. my DH was supplied everything that he needed to study for the exam but we made him flashcards too to help remember the exact terminology.
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Preguntas
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
My husband is in the engineering program now!
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Reese32
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
DH was given all materials to study for qualification by the LIRR. If there is Signalmans Assistant handbook, or study guide, definately use that. Background knowledge of electrical theory will come in handy.
LIRR is a fantastic company to work for. The benefits are great. Good luck to him.
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alnem
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Posted by Preguntas
My husband is in the engineering program now!
mine is a conductor! we should start a "LIRR Wives Anonymous" club!
how long has he been with the company?
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Preguntas
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Interesting- I would imagine, if they didn't provide any study materials, that it's an aptitude test. He may want some books to sharpen his mind.
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Preguntas
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Seriously!
I know another LIRR wife on here, too.
He will be 5 years in February- he started as an electrician.
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Posted by alnem
we should start a "LIRR Wives Anonymous" club!
We should! I didn't realize how many of us are here.
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Preguntas
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Reese what does your husband do?
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alnem
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Posted by Preguntas
Seriously!
I know another LIRR wife on here, too.
He will be 5 years in February- he started as an electrician.
yea, i know saraH's husband is with the LIRR too. i wouldnt be shocked if all the DH's knew each other and just dont realize that their wives all chat on the same board!
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Reese32
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Posted by Preguntas
Interesting- I would imagine, if they didn't provide any study materials, that it's an aptitude test. He may want some books to sharpen his mind.
DH is a signal maintainer - he could end up working with Keri's dh!. I believe the first test when he first got hired was an aptitude test. I don't think he really "studied" for it though. I don't *think* he'll have to know anything specific to the LIRR, or being a signalman.
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Preguntas
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saraH is who I was talking about LOL.
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kabo0831
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
b/4 getting the job it is required to pass a electrical test. They didn't give him any study materials.
Thanks for the help
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alnem
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lol, all i know is the LIRR tests like a mofo! im just glad that DH can remember all the information cause Lord knows if it was me, I would've failed!!! its crazy how they have to remember everything word for word!!!!
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Reese32
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Posted by alnem
lol, all i know is the LIRR tests like a mofo! im just glad that DH can remember all the information cause Lord knows if it was me, I would've failed!!! its crazy how they have to remember everything word for word!!!!
I've heard the conductor's test is really difficult in that they have to memorize every thing word for word, and know every line like the back of their hands. I can't even imagine.
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kabo0831
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Posted by Reese32
DH was given all materials to study for qualification by the LIRR. If there is Signalmans Assistant handbook, or study guide, definately use that. Background knowledge of electrical theory will come in handy.
LIRR is a fantastic company to work for. The benefits are great. Good luck to him.
fh works with alarm systems so he does have some theory.
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alnem
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Posted by Reese32
Posted by alnem
lol, all i know is the LIRR tests like a mofo! im just glad that DH can remember all the information cause Lord knows if it was me, I would've failed!!! its crazy how they have to remember everything word for word!!!!
I've heard the conductor's test is really difficult in that they have to memorize every thing word for word, and know every line like the back of their hands. I can't even imagine.
yup! DH had to draw every single line without errors to qualify! we stayed up studying for weeks!!! and dont even get me started on the "word for word" stuff, its just nuts to me! if you replace a "the" with an "an" its marked wrong!
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Posted by kabo0831
fh works with alarm systems so he does have some theory.
That's where my DH worked before LIRR! Some coincidence!
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kabo0831
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Posted by alnem
Posted by Reese32
Posted by alnem
lol, all i know is the LIRR tests like a mofo! im just glad that DH can remember all the information cause Lord knows if it was me, I would've failed!!! its crazy how they have to remember everything word for word!!!!
I've heard the conductor's test is really difficult in that they have to memorize every thing word for word, and know every line like the back of their hands. I can't even imagine.
yup! DH had to draw every single line without errors to qualify! we stayed up studying for weeks!!! and dont even get me started on the "word for word" stuff, its just nuts to me! if you replace a "the" with an "an" its marked wrong!
that is crazy. i hope he doesnt have to do that.
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kabo0831
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Re: ladies whos DH work for LIRR
Posted by Reese32
Posted by kabo0831
fh works with alarm systems so he does have some theory.
That's where my DH worked before LIRR! Some coincidence!
wow there is some hope here LOL 
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Preguntas
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Posted by alnem
Posted by Reese32
Posted by alnem
lol, all i know is the LIRR tests like a mofo! im just glad that DH can remember all the information cause Lord knows if it was me, I would've failed!!! its crazy how they have to remember everything word for word!!!!
I've heard the conductor's test is really difficult in that they have to memorize every thing word for word, and know every line like the back of their hands. I can't even imagine.
yup! DH had to draw every single line without errors to qualify! we stayed up studying for weeks!!! and dont even get me started on the "word for word" stuff, its just nuts to me! if you replace a "the" with an "an" its marked wrong!
same with engineering- he momorizes everything- crazy. For 18 months, memorizing.
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| Posted 10/26/07 3:26 PM |
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Reese32
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Posted by kabo0831
wow there is some hope here LOL
Well, good luck to him!  Let us know how it goes.
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