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Hi Svetlana,

 Thanks for writing. It sounds like you are having a difficult time. At this time, the WISE program does not seem to be a helpful next step for you.

 I hope you get the right support to help you through this difficult time.

 Regards,

 Counsellor # 1

Employment Counsellor

WISE Program-JVS Toronto

10 King Street East, Suite 300

Toronto, ON M5C 1C3

  My comment: Of course, if you have a difficult time, it is better to remove yourself and go somewhere else!

From: me
Sent: June 18, 2007 2:38 PM
To: Counellor # 1
Subject: Appointment

DearCounsellor # 1:

I need to make an appointment with you, if you have time this week it would be great.

I need your help in finding specific employment, so our meeting would be strictly professional (no emotions, crying or yelling on my part).  I did what I did partly because I simply broke down.  Not only machines break down, but people, too.  But unlike machines, people who break down and cannot handle it are expected or asked to behave by other people who can behave and handle it at the time.   It is a paradox.  I got professional help every step of my way and now I am handling my life much better.

I completed the “Career Exploration” manual on my own and I have an Action Plan.  Meaning, I know how I can start making money, but I need to make a transition from being employable to be employed.  I will you give the specifics later.  Let me assure you that it is all-appropriate and all within your job specifications.  I did not read your job specifications, but I think i have a very good understanding what they are.

Thank you in advance,

 Svetlana

 Hi Svetlana,

I replied to your e-mail on June 5, saying that the WISE program doesn’t seem to be a suitable next step for you at this time.  I didn’t hear back from you on this issue for two weeks. Your file is now closed in WISE.

Although your file is closed, we can arrange a time to meet once and discuss the action plan you said you have developed as well as your next steps. I can offer you any comments I may have on your action plan.

 If you would like to continue your participation in WISE, your file will have to be re-opened. To do that, we need to get more information regarding your health, professional support system, and treatment for managing the crisis you have been experiencing recently. This information is needed to understand how your current state of health would affect your future employment, and to determine if an employment preparation program would be an appropriate option for you at this time. This will also include signing a consent form to allow us to consult other professionals supervising your health. Based on this information, a decision can be made about re-opening your file.

I won’t be able to meet with you this week. I can see you on Monday June 25 at any of these  times:  10:00,11:30,  or 2:00. Please let me know if you decide to take any of these appointments.

 Regards,

 Employment Counsellor # 1

My comment: You see, it is obvious, as soon as “the Helpers” realize that you need special attention, the first thing to do is to get rid of the problem.  That is how they problem solve.  I am still wondering how many people are really helped by JVS.  I wish I could see the statistics of how many women found new careers and fulfilled their dreams.  Because JVS staff is certainly ill equipped to help.  Moreover, they don’t care.

On June 19, 2007, I wrote:

Dear Counsellor # 1:

I would like to take the appointment on Monday, June 25, at 14:00, please.

I did not realize that I had to respond to your previous message so I did not.  I just took it for its face value – no.  No means no, you did not want to meet with me at that time.  I thought it was fair.  I asked the simple question bearing very little suspense of what the answer could be.  Only two possibilities, yes or no, hence the simplicity.  No was a valid answer for me.  Anyway, that was my impression.

I did seek professional help all the way of the process. I am honest (remember, honesty is my core value). To tell you the truth you were the first in line.  “Career exploration” was the beginning, and then when I needed to see a crisis counselor I did (please do not forget that you gave me all the contacts).  And I am grateful.

If you need information about me, I will give it to you, but this time I might ask to see the Rules and Regulations of JVS as well.  You are an employee who follows the rules of the organization and you are in the position of power.  On the other hand, I am a customer who comes not knowing your rules and I have to simply trust that you know what you do and you have all the qualifications and you actually follow the rules.  It is unfair.  It became very obvious now that I have to prove it to you that I am entitled to your help and you do not have to prove anything to me.  When I came to JVS, all I wanted was a direction to go and I what I got was an Exploration Journey.  I learned so much it feels that I am back at University again.  Which feels great, I was scared and helpless, now I can handle fear and I stand up for myself.  Wasn’t it that the idea?  Feel the fear and do it anyway?  I did my homework; I read the book that was recommended.

If you need proof, I will give it to you, but do not expect me to trust something that I simply do not know.  I am entitled to find out and I ask.  Nicely.  I am not in a business of suing people, I simply get what I want by using resources == systems.  And I follow the rules.  You can trust me on that.

 Well, there is a rule that I bended again! 
I over explained.  Because I like you and I thought it will be easier for you to understand. I might be wrong.  I am human, I make mistakes, I have emotions.  But believe me I like people and people like me.  I have the proof.  I understand people.  Do you?

Take care,

Svetlana Ivanova

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