Hi All, sadly I am in a desperate situation on a CE Scheme, just like the poster shadey 68. I am been bullied, shouted at, ignored, undermined in front of others, called on my private number on my days off, all the above by Fás Supervisor. I read the post about been disallowed job seekers because the guy left his job, but I am just going to have to bite the bullet and live on fresh air for 9 weeks as I cant take anymore of this treatment, my health is suffering, sleepless nights, loosing interest in my hobby. I am 59 years of age and live on my own so it looks like its going to be a very quiet Xmas for me. Any advise or help would be very welcome but I cant see any light at the end of the tunnel right now.
Sorry I cant be more cheerful with the season that's in it.
Thanks in advance for you kind help.
Dear Headlights,
I am appalled to read how you are being treated. It is a tragic but sadly true thing that the older you become in this society, the more younger people feel they can, at best, be dismissive of older people, and in horrible situations, like yours, treat us in the manner to which you are currently being treated.
You can of course leave this job, justifiably, you are being bullied and harassed. And because you are leaving with a very good reason, there is no way should your dole money not be immediately re-assigned to you. Of course it always come down to proving it - you certainly don't want to get into a situation where it is your word against the supervisor.
So, my suggestion would be - tape it, record it - get your proof and get the hell out of there, ASAP.
Do you have a mobile phone that records audio. Mine is a very basic model but it has this facility. You could try discreetly recording this person verbally assaulting you and you have them. OR, better still, do you have a digital camera (or one you could borrow) that offers a record facility. Literally, catch them in the act - pictures and sound - irrefutable proof.
Your telephone log, be it mobile or landline will clearly illustrate you have received phone calls (even if it shows up as user unknown) on your days off. If when you leave and you don't have the logs showing your supervisors number, the very threat of seeking them out to prove your point, that you have been harassed will most likely have "the powers that be" falling over themselves to appease you and bury this disgusting situation, as quickly as possible.
I know you will not believe this, especially feeling so beaten down right now but in fact YOU ARE IN A POSITION OF STRENGTH. Consider this - do you honestly believe that you are t
he first person this supervisor has bullied before? Sorry to disallusion you but no, you're not. This supervisor may have a very long list of similar complaints made about them in the past and FAS is just stuck with keeping them employed because it's next to impossible to fire a civil servant. If there is anybody working with you, who have witnessed how you are being treated, if you had a quiet word with them, perhaps they would give evidence to prove your case.
Will the senior people in the organisation want such an appalling story as yours being broadcast publicly - to the local newspapers and radio stations - want the public alerted to this appalling treatment. Of course not. They will want to do everything in their power to keep you quiet and keep this situation under wraps.
You need a strong ally right now, someone who is on your side. Someone who will stand by you and stand up for you. Confide in someone you trust. Tell them what is happening, ask them to help you. That's what friends are for, to be strong for us when we're not up to it.
Money isn't worth anything if you loose your dignity and self-respect in order to gain a little more. I know how very tight it is, living off state benefits, currently I'm on a TUS work scheme, but please for the good of your heath and peace of mind, be kind to yourself and get out of there; the sooner the better.
Sending you a mega hug and best wishes.
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