My best friend's husband works for NS, and he said they are hiring in the area. They both think I am all but guaranteed a job, because I am a veteran and not a moron, felon nor druggie. I think I am unlikely to be hired because I have no related experience, and especially because of my age: I will be 48 soon. I know that no company would ever admit to passing over a candidate because of age, but if anyone here could help with some insight I will be eternally grateful. I will apply anyway but don't want to spend hours sitting by the phone waiting for a call that will never come, so to speak.
I don't think I am too old to WORK for the railroad, just perhaps too old to be HIRED.