Train driver Collette Gibson on 4am starts,chasing her dream job, and how the industry has changedMy career in the rail industry began partly by choice and partly by accident. I trained as a nurse but found myself a tiny disillusioned when I started my first qualified job, and so I took a crash,fully intending on returning to the profession. My brother worked for British Rail, so I decided to give that a travel. Initially I applied to work on the Gatwick Express but was offered a secretarial role for West Anglia distinguished Northern Railway. Ultimately, and my intention of returning to healthcare became less and less likely: the rail industry had won me over! Life on the railways was completely different. I enjoyed the contrast,camaraderie and the regular hours.
Over time, the novelty of regular working hours wore off and an article about a young female train driver caught my attention. I made that my new career goal. Dogged determination ultimately got me my dream job and 24 years later I’m still here. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com