If you were in my shoes, what would you do?
By redhonda
@redhonda (30)
South Africa
August 28, 2006 2:28am CST
I'm a traindriver and occasionally it happens that I kill someone that either accidentally get in front of my train or do it on purpose to end his/her own life. How do you live with something like this?
8 responses
@classicaljazz (1628)
• United States
28 Aug 06
I commend you. I don't think I could handle it at all. I guess you just keep telling yourself you can't stop the train and it's not your fault. Do you have nightmares? I think it takes a very special person to do your job.
@ZIGGYLANDER (245)
• Australia
28 Aug 06
Seriously... IT is NOT your fault
Trains are not like cars.... its not like they take 10 metres to stop
You should not feel guilty mate
@ebberts (784)
• United States
28 Aug 06
As far as accidents go, just watch for the crossings you know have had accidents before, and those that have no gates to come down. As for those who will take their own life. You can't punish yourself for their actions. I tell my children their called accidents, because they are not planned. Say a prayer before you go to work and ask for God's help and protection, and peace of mind. For you to do your job well is all you can ask of yourself. God Bless you and yours.
@Lauraleigh99 (4718)
• United States
28 Aug 06
I can't imagine how it feels to have a job like that. But it is not your fault. There is no way possible for you to stop the train.