N/S Some young people DO still have Values and Morals (guy turns down Jets to keep job as train conductor) (1 Viewer)

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"I know the Jets have a great opportunity of making the Super Bowl, and that's one dream that every child has is to play sports and make it to the Super Bowl or get to the World Series," Fitzhugh said. "But, there's a time when you have to think, 'Hey, you've only got one Mom and Dad.' They won't be here forever, and while they're here, you've got to cherish that time."
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Very smart young MAN.
 
N/S - Train Conductor turns down safety spot with NY Jets

Guy has been on some practice squads and in training camps and now has a job as a Train Conductor. The Jets came to him and offered him a spot on their roster to fill backup duty as a safety. He said "No thanks" !!

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/nfl-football-player-rejects-team-offer-to-be-a-train-conductor/

Keith Fitzhugh chose operating trains over a shot at a Super Bowl.

The free-agent safety has turned down an offer to join the New York Jets to remain in his current job with Norfolk Southern Railroad because “I know every two weeks I’m getting a paycheck.”

Had he accepted the offer, Fitzhugh knew the writing was already on the wall. At most he would be a walking insurance policy for the Jets; at worst he would be a casualty of the “business” side of the NFL.

His father is reportedly disabled and can’t work. According to ESPN, the NFL minimum salary is $325,000, or about $19,118 a week, while PayScale.com says the median salary for a Norfolk Southern conductor is about $49,000.

Interesting. ;)
 
I'm sure he could have found another job in 6 years?
 
So at minimum salary, which is less than what he would've gotten, he would've made more in three weeks than a whole year as a train conductor. All he had to do was stick around for three weeks. I'm sure he could've had his job back if it would've been any shorter. Plus, I'm sure most people would understand that a shot at the NFL is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If it arises, you take it. IF you love football, that is.
 
So at minimum salary, which is less than what he would've gotten, he would've made more in three weeks than a whole year as a train conductor. All he had to do was stick around for three weeks. I'm sure he could've had his job back if it would've been any shorter. Plus, I'm sure most people would understand that a shot at the NFL is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If it arises, you take it. IF you love football, that is.

Yep, once in a lifetime but it looks like he wanted the stability of an everyday man's job because of his father's disability.
 
Heard the story this morning on Mike and Mike. Dude is doing the right thing.
 
So at minimum salary, which is less than what he would've gotten, he would've made more in three weeks than a whole year as a train conductor. All he had to do was stick around for three weeks. I'm sure he could've had his job back if it would've been any shorter. Plus, I'm sure most people would understand that a shot at the NFL is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If it arises, you take it. IF you love football, that is.

You prolly need to read the whole story. IF you read, that is.

That has to be the toughest decision a 24 yr old must make. Play the game you love or take care of the ones you love.

Initially you think he could do both. But he cleary knows his time with the Jets would be limited at best.
 
Yep, once in a lifetime but it looks like he wanted the stability of an everyday man's job because of his father's disability.

Yea, i can understand. If you have someone who is depending on you, its much harder to roll the dice. What if they call him in for a week, then let him go? Then the train station doesn't take him back? That's a hard decision to make.
 
I don't think that minimum salary is guaranteed is it? He would only get paid for the weeks that he's with the team.

It isn't, but I am sure he could have got the Jets to negotiate a guaranteed 3 weeks at 20k a week. 60k is 10k more than he makes in a year as a conductor.

In his defense, If he has a job he loves with good benefits in this economy and no guarantee he could get his job back. I completely understand.

He may simply like conducting better than playing football also. It sounds crazy to me, but if that is what he loves to do, Great!
 
You prolly need to read the whole story. IF you read, that is.

That has to be the toughest decision a 24 yr old must make. Play the game you love or take care of the ones you love.

Initially you think he could do both. But he cleary knows his time with the Jets would be limited at best.

Sure it's a tough decision. IF his parents loved him, they'd want him to pursue his dream at any cost to them. I know mine would. Plus, if he catches on till the end of the year, he'd make more money which he could use to help out his folks even more.

If this guy was truly confident in his ability and ready to give it all he had, he wouldn't turn that job down. You never know when another injury could catapult him into a starting role. At worst, that's a tryout for other teams. As a Saints fan, you should know that it's very possible for no namers and undrafted free agents to make squads.
 
The average NFL player's career is something like two years. Right now he's got a regular paycheck, pension, insurance, benefits and guaranteed job versus a job where he would make a lot of money but nothing would be guaranteed. He'd be a bubble player at the bottom of the Jets roster who would probably be bounced the first chance they had at an upgrade. What if he were injured? Sure he'd get a settlement but what would he do about his disabled father then? I can actually see the logic in his decision.
 
Sure it's a tough decision. IF his parents loved him, they'd want him to pursue his dream at any cost to them. I know mine would. Plus, if he catches on till the end of the year, he'd make more money which he could use to help out his folks even more.

If this guy was truly confident in his ability and ready to give it all he had, he wouldn't turn that job down. You never know when another injury could catapult him into a starting role. At worst, that's a tryout for other teams. As a Saints fan, you should know that it's very possible for no namers and undrafted free agents to make squads.

You must not have kids. To question thier love for thier son?!?!?!?! I am assuming you meant something different...you had to.

Its not thier decision...its his.

He values them in higher regard than football. Imagine that...
 

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