My boyfriend took me down to the agency where I had to drop off my application and get a TB test. I was told that I'd be "employed" under them, answer to them and what not. I'll tell ya, I was not happy about it. The atmosphere was strange, the overwhelming sense of entrapment was almost too much. The doctor that gave me the TB shot was cold and quick, no sense of humor, really. The whole thing was weird anyway.
Thursday, I had to attend the orientation for this agency. The mile high stack of paper work, they had me sign things that I probably shouldn't have signed yet, I felt like I was selling my soul. So, I had to ask "What is the hourly wage here?", the receptionist said "Well, as far as I know, through medicaid its $8 an hour to start. The highest I've heard of is $8.50"…My jaw hit the floor! I said to her "Thats it?! For everything thats required and expected of me through your agency and I only get $8 an hour?! Why?!" she said "Well, private pay generally pays more, but through medicaid, its much lower."
It was verified over and over again that I not only get paid minimum wage for janitorial and care duties, but I will also be micro managed through them. Random and unannounced visits, time sheets and duty checklists….I am just floored. I was under the impression that start pay was $10 an hour, that would've been perfect! So, the awesome lady explained everything about the change in the program that has effected the pay. More people qualify for the program so the money in it is stretched thin. Ok, thats fine, I understand…its what came next that turned my face red and my ears hot…
Lets call her Jay:
Jay: "Because there are more people in the program, a lot of them that have been in the program a long time got hour AND pay cuts. The program changed to allow more families to do what you are doing. BUT, the next change they are going to make is called "Natural Care". Its where family members who stay home with their disabled loved one will no longer get paid to do so because its natural care, its considered a favor more than an obligation."
Me: "Thats bullshit…I'm sorry, but if thats the case, MORE elderly will end BACK up in the nursing homes again!"
Jay:"I know, but their focus has turned to the elderly that don't have family support but want to stay out of a facility. For example, An 85 year old woman who's husband died and no children, she'll need the program more than, lets say, your grandmother. Because your grandmother has "Natural Care", she won't need outside assistance."
Me: "No, She can't HAVE outside assistance, she's been kicked out of so many places, we literally have no choice but to keep her home and care for her ourselves!"
Jay: "Oh, I understand, honey. I personally don't agree with what they are doing, but what do we do about it? Everyone in charge of any government agency is stupid! They don't get it!"
Me: "YES! Thank you! This whole thing, everything that we've been through, no one wants to help us! No one wants to take a challenge, they only want to follow the 'rules' and collect that check!"
Much more conversation was made, but that was one that just…Haunted me. I was so angry. And you know what? There isn't a damn thing I can do. I'm seen as a low class peabrain…then why are all the idiots running my life? Screw this government, our country and society is going down and I will laugh as I watch it fall. The sheep will follow him into the darkness.
UGH! lol will I ever be satisfied, you ask?
NO, no I will not. Utopia doesn't have a place on earth, thats for damn sure!
But, in light of it all, my man stayed with me the whole 4 hours I had to be there!! What a trooper!
Oh, and I have to tell you this…
The receptionist, lets call her Tammy:
Tammy: "Ok, just go down and have them sign your tb screening and bring it back."
Me: "Thank you, lets hope its negative!"
G-man:"Yeah, I'm sure that rash and fever mean NOTHING"
Tammy: *uncomfortable laugh*
…a few minutes later
Me:"Hear ya go :) "
Tammy:"I'm sorry, we don't accept positive TB results..."
Me:"…….
……You almost got me"
Tammy: "Oh really? That would've been funny…"
LOL, WHAT A WEEK!!
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