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Old Dec 13, 2005, 07:28 PM
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My new ORS Vocational Rehab counselor has abandoned me. I didn't say anything to her yesterday about the job offers when she called, other than I was waiting to hear back from someone about a possible job. I didn't want to tell her everything because I didn't know what to do about the scheduling problems or if I would be able to get a different schedule approved. She said to let her know if I got a job offer before we meet. Well I heard back from the company and and I was approved for a different schedule. I will be able to see my T now, but my availability for it will be very limited. I called the caseworker back yesterday but she had already gone for the day so I left a voicemail. She called me back promptly this morning and dumped me. I was hoping to have some support from this new caseworker. Instead she dumped me before my file was even officially open. She said, well she called within only a few days of the referral, right? I said, actually, I put in for a referral for the FIRST time almost or just less then a month ago. It took 3 attempts at this! Darn government! I wouldn't have to go into this new job so blind if I'd gotten their help right away or if she would at least stick we me for follow up. But I know, we are numbers to them and she won't get any points for me because I found the job before they ever decided to finally talk to me.
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