Activity on the employment forum has always seemed to ebb and flow with railroad hiring... the more active the hiring, the more active the forum. Roads are desperate for new hires now, yet the board here remains surprisingly quiet. Is the forum's lack of activity a reflection on prevailing attitudes about joining a craft within the industry? I'm curious as to how many are out there that were considering a railroad craft job at one point, but have now come to the conclusion that the job is not worth the associated lifestyle.
Can’t comment too much but I suspect that it is in part due to the fact this site mainly focuses on railway/railroad news. Hence it is geared towards enthusiasts or current railway/railroad employees rather than aspiring employees. You’ve got to scroll nearly to the bottom before you find the employment section.
Oh and just tell me which railroads you think are desperate enough to potentially sponsor someone for a green card lol