As above, which job is better? BC or TO? Both the job is a
transportation job, does this 2 job can be
secure, as in won't sack
us if there is too many employees?
Which one will you choose? TO or BC?
Thanks!
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BC
no matter which line u're in, there's always the pros & cons..
Originally posted by Ngweitong:BC
What's the reason you want to be a BC?
Originally posted by QX179R:no matter which line u're in, there's always the pros & cons..
okok so which one will you choose?
Originally posted by linwei20:What's the reason you want to be a BC?
Train officer can get very bored, 1 person locked up in a room, but then abit sengnang + privacy guaranteed when travelling between stns... bus captain can get to see alot of people, and some ppl will come and talk to you, if heng, some people like me will sometimes say thank you, and you will have a sense of satisfaction of doing your duty
Originally posted by Ngweitong:Train officer can get very bored, 1 person locked up in a room, but then abit sengnang + privacy guaranteed when travelling between stns... bus captain can get to see alot of people, and some ppl will come and talk to you, if heng, some people like me will sometimes say thank you, and you will have a sense of satisfaction of doing your duty
Okay i see.. What about the pay? You think TO or BC pay is higher? (Singaporean)
Originally posted by linwei20:Okay i see.. What about the pay? You think TO or BC pay is higher? (Singaporean)
Not sure, but all job must slowly promote then pay will rise also...
Originally posted by linwei20:Okay i see.. What about the pay? You think TO or BC pay is higher? (Singaporean)
TO - 7days work, 2 days off. $1300.
my friends just applied and got a call back. he rejected upon hearing the workdays...
Originally posted by Ngweitong:Not sure, but all job must slowly promote then pay will rise also...
Agree. I know all jobs have their own stress on it. But which job have a higher stress level? From your point of view..
Originally posted by muziq bus:TO - 7days work, 2 days off. $1300.
my friends just applied and got a call back. he rejected upon hearing the workdays...
Why is it that TO pay is so little when their jobs is very very stress because Hundreds of passengers is on their hands man.. If the pay is so less, why is it that there's so many TO working in EWL and NSL? Curious to know..
if you interested on being a BC go and check out soon, SBST is hiring...
Originally posted by linwei20:Agree. I know all jobs have their own stress on it. But which job have a higher stress level? From your point of view..
BC have a higher stress level... if got any problem, MRT next stop got ppl can help you liao, but for bus must wait for help, ie, if got ppl faint, on MRT can inform next stn IC to call for help, ambulance etc, on bus, you donno to do what and to see helplessly till help comes which takes very long
Originally posted by Ngweitong:BC have a higher stress level... if got any problem, MRT next stop got ppl can help you liao, but for bus must wait for help, ie, if got ppl faint, on MRT can inform next stn IC to call for help, ambulance etc, on bus, you donno to do what and to see helplessly till help comes which takes very long
Okay i see.. So from the point of view, it seems that BC pay is higher than TO? What about the benefits? Is it when you ride on SBST Buses or Trains will be foc if I am a BC; free ride for SMRT Buses and Trains if I am TO? Only this benefits? The benefits apply to the family as well or only 1 person?
Originally posted by linwei20:Why is it that TO pay is so little when their jobs is very very stress because Hundreds of passengers is on their hands man.. If the pay is so less, why is it that there's so many TO working in EWL and NSL? Curious to know..
i think because people would apply this job since their education level is lower than us. and why very stressed? because driving a real-life train is really troublesome. remember that there is alot of recent cases of people commiting suicide by jumping down on tracks? not forgetting that they have to work long hours going up and down those lines but low pay.
Originally posted by SMB92U:i think because people would apply this job since their education level is lower than us. and why very stressed? because driving a real-life train is really troublesome. remember that there is alot of recent cases of people commiting suicide by jumping down on tracks? not forgetting that they have to work long hours going up and down those lines but low pay.
But TO minimum requirement is Nitec Cert but BC only need sec2 cert, why is it that need Sec2 qualification?
Originally posted by linwei20:But TO minimum requirement is Nitec Cert but BC only need sec2 cert, why is it that need Sec2 qualification?
Cos train got many controls to learn, BC sec 2 + class 3 can already
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Originally posted by linwei20:But TO minimum requirement is Nitec Cert but BC only need sec2 cert, why is it that need Sec2 qualification?
Train drivers need to know electric basics including circuit breakers which are common on trains and learn signalling (which involve electric basics as well) among many other stuff... A Nitec certification would come in handy, they are like engineers on the tracks, the first line of 'defense' against common train problems.
As a small comparison, JR East promotes its Train Driver (�転士) salary as 167900 JPY (2560 SGD) for graduates of the same level as required here (with a maximum of 180600 JPY/2750 SGD), with provision for city allowance (more allowance if you are staying in/near Tokyo than away, up to 15 percent of your basic salary). Transportation on company lines free, 30 percent discount on company hospital bills, accomodation subsidy etc.
However for them, it takes many years to become a train driver, most importantly you get a national license (just like your car license) to drive a train. 2 to 3 years as staff in stations, then another similar period as a train conductor (safety recognition and announcement duties) before you take a year or so of courses, go through a national exam, drive as a trainee driver and then on to become a full-fledged train driver and obtain a certified national license. Overall it takes about 10 years to finish the training.
Thats what makes a real difference between a train driver there and an operator here.
Bus drivers wise the pay is about the same of 2000 to 2500 SGD converted.
Originally posted by TIB1224Y:
Thats what makes a real difference between a train driver there and an operator here.
While in London, being a Tube driver can earn you around 3000 to 3500 pounds up.
Originally posted by linwei20:Okay i see.. So from the point of view, it seems that BC pay is higher than TO? What about the benefits? Is it when you ride on SBST Buses or Trains will be foc if I am a BC; free ride for SMRT Buses and Trains if I am TO? Only this benefits? The benefits apply to the family as well or only 1 person?
If you are just out for the pay, and you have a better education cert (poly, A-lvl, degree), you should consider the higher positions in the companies.
The benefits are individual (only yourself). IIRC it used to be extended to family members many years back, but they tend to end up getting abused.
But what is the maximum pay for a BC?
Originally posted by sgbuses:If you are just out for the pay, and you have a better education cert (poly, A-lvl, degree), you should consider the higher positions in the companies.
The benefits are individual (only yourself). IIRC it used to be extended to family members many years back, but they tend to end up getting abused
If got O level cert or diploma can apply for what high post in SBST?
I dont mind being a BC cos I have passion in driving, but the pay is low, in SG how to survive like that?
Originally posted by Ngweitong:If got O level cert or diploma can apply for what high post in SBST?
I dont mind being a BC cos I have passion in driving, but the pay is low, in SG how to survive like that?
I tought recently SBST launch a new salary for Local Singaporean who join as aBC is $1300 for starting pay? Anyone can clarify on this? Is that truth?
Hmm which job sounds to you like more professional?