OPRRMS Wrote:
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> Rail buffs often have an unrealistic view of what
> it's like to actually work for the railroad.

So true, so true...I know of a hardcore foamer in his 20's who recently applied to work a railroad job, got hired, and moved back east. Most of us gave him 6 months at best. Interestingly, he lasted exactly 6 months! All of a sudden, there were rules to follow, bosses to answer to, and working at an hour when he would normally be sleeping. Oh my!

There are similar people to foamers in another line of work (law enforcement), but they are called "wanna-be's". It's amazing how easy a job seems, until you're the one actually doing it. The saying, "The grass is always greener...." didn't materialize out of nowhere!