MGonzo123 wrote:COEN, I could see not being hired as an engineer, but do you think getting in as a coach cleaner or another entry level position is feasible?
All you can do is try, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Being terminated is one thing, being terminated for a failed drug & alcohol is a double whammy. A lot of people want to work in this industry and I'm sure they can easily find another candidate that doesn't have the black cloud over there head as you do ( I hate to sound like an a**) Age doesn't mean anything, I was 18 when I joined the railroad 9 years ago and I sure as heck knew that drugs and alcohol were one of the quickest tickets out the door. Not to say that your head isn't on straight now, however what you did in the past may be one of those consequences that you have to live with, best of luck my friend. Be honest and keep trying.