Lost My Job and Doubting Myself

[BonesMS]

Dear Bones,

I can surely understand wanting OUT of the confusion and uncertainty. Hoping and praying here for the very best for you... and staying tuned!

With love,
Hope

Thanks, Hope.

Bones

[BonesMS]

Hey Bones,
How about asking for a transfer...not quitting.

I keep thinking there are those positive recognition + networking effects to come from this, if you can hang in.

You were miserable unemployed, and you've made a difference here.

Don't forget...reach out, write letters, be that professional, positive, determined type of person they'll notice and value!

If you ask for a transfer, present it positively, and always document everything in letters, not emails....

hugs
Hops

Thanks, Hops.

I've been informed that I am not eligible for a transfer because I have been there less than 90 days.  Unless I can find another job soon, I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Bones

[Hopalong]

Ah well...90 days.
Now, 90 days in the course of a life, when it might help a long-term goal?
Takes some plants 90 days.
Last time I planted sunflowers I think it was 90 days before we had them blooming.
One month, two, three, and there you are.

Hang in, Bones. Hang in and see what happens.
Would that be new for you?

love
Hops

[Ami]

Dear Bones,
   I am so sorry to hear of your struggles. You spent all the time and energy on a degree. It must be very, very frustrating to keep having one roadblock after another.
 I am keeping you in my prayers                  Love  Ami   ((((((((((((((Bones))))))))))))))))

[BonesMS]

Ah well...90 days.
Now, 90 days in the course of a life, when it might help a long-term goal?
Takes some plants 90 days.
Last time I planted sunflowers I think it was 90 days before we had them blooming.
One month, two, three, and there you are.

Hang in, Bones. Hang in and see what happens.
Would that be new for you?

love
Hops

I understand.  At the same time, I'm looking at the potential harm concerning my ability for future licensure or certification from the Board.  Right now, I'm essentially practicing addiction medicine without a license and I'm not comfortable with that.

Bones

[BonesMS]

Dear Bones,
   I am so sorry to hear of your struggles. You spent all the time and energy on a degree. It must be very, very frustrating to keep having one roadblock after another.
 I am keeping you in my prayers                  Love  Ami   ((((((((((((((Bones))))))))))))))))

Thanks, Ami!

Bones

[Hopalong]

Makes sense to me, Bones.
How about documenting your concerns carefully in a letter than you send to someone on high? E.g.:

I of course am committed to providing this service to the State of Maryland--and I do need my job. I do not regret bringing this situation to light; however, I need clarification on whether there will be any professional ramifications to my having been a staff member during this period? Etc.

All in favor of CYA-ing...

Hops

[BonesMS]

Makes sense to me, Bones.
How about documenting your concerns carefully in a letter than you send to someone on high? E.g.:

I of course am committed to providing this service to the State of Maryland--and I do need my job. I do not regret bringing this situation to light; however, I need clarification on whether there will be any professional ramifications to my having been a staff member during this period? Etc.

All in favor of CYA-ing...

Hops

Thanks, Hops.

I've already been in communication with the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, (the Head Honcho), via e-mail so she is well aware of what is going on.  I can no longer trust anyone on the administrative level at the employer's because they have already been caught in lie after lie.  At this point, I need to continue job hunting while awaiting the results of the upcoming audit on August 1st.

Bones

[Hopalong]

You've got a plan, Bones, that's great.

::whispering:: edit all emotion & indignation out of all emails before hitting Send ::

(spoken as a scarred-up old veteran of learning job stuff too late)

I have a good feeling about how things will work out for you, Bones.

xo
Hops

[BonesMS]

You've got a plan, Bones, that's great.

::whispering:: edit all emotion & indignation out of all emails before hitting Send ::

(spoken as a scarred-up old veteran of learning job stuff too late)

I have a good feeling about how things will work out for you, Bones.

xo
Hops

Thanks, Hops!

I'm still communicating with the Licensing Board for additional advice given that my colleagues are very confused about what is required and what is not allowed concerning trainee status.

Bones

[changing]

Hello Bones-

Your rapier-sharp wit and toughness are awesome and have really elevated my perspective. I know that you will continue to be a real treasure in your profession, and will find recognition and the appropriate setting for the full blossoming of your professional talents. Your strength and integrity will out! We a rooting for you!

Hugs,

Changing

[BonesMS]

Hello Bones-

Your rapier-sharp wit and toughness are awesome and have really elevated my perspective. I know that you will continue to be a real treasure in your profession, and will find recognition and the appropriate setting for the full blossoming of your professional talents. Your strength and integrity will out! We a rooting for you!

Hugs,

Changing

Thanks, Changing!

I'm waiting to hear further updates from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists while I keep them informed about what is continuing to develop at work.  I'm hoping to get some sort of resolution soon.

Bones

[BonesMS]

I just recently found out that someone at the Board did something incredibly STUPID!  Someone, called the office of where I work, informing them that I had contacted the Board about the lack of a clinical supervisor, etc.  Instead of doing a discreet investigation, this individual PUT MY NAME OUT THERE!  As a result, I got called into the office, grilled about what I communicated with the Board about, written up and threatened with termination.  SO MUCH FOR CONFIDENTIALITY!

Bones

[Hopalong]

Oh, the system. I'm so sorry Bones. Every state system, every bureaucracy, seems to have a "mind" that ignores the ethics and protects itself.

Still, I would write a formal letter of protest registering your experience. You had appealed repeatedly for information and clarification from your supervisors, and it was only when they had no answers that you wrote to the Board, which triggered a necessary evaluation.

Also, I'd have a chat with an EEOC lawyer, or whichever kind of lawyer protects whistleblowers. In most state systems there is a grievance procedure you can go through when you have been unfairly disciplined. I did once, and I prevailed.

Hops

[BonesMS]

Oh, the system. I'm so sorry Bones. Every state system, every bureaucracy, seems to have a "mind" that ignores the ethics and protects itself.

Still, I would write a formal letter of protest registering your experience. You had appealed repeatedly for information and clarification from your supervisors, and it was only when they had no answers that you wrote to the Board, which triggered a necessary evaluation.

Also, I'd have a chat with an EEOC lawyer, or whichever kind of lawyer protects whistleblowers. In most state systems there is a grievance procedure you can go through when you have been unfairly disciplined. I did once, and I prevailed.

Hops

Thanks, Hops.

What also pisses me off is that the supervisor I attempted to talk to, SEVERAL times, about my CIT issues NOW DENIES THOSE CONVERSATIONS EVER TOOK PLACE and she insists that I was NEVER CLEAR ENOUGH!!!  That is BULLSHIT!!!!  I've already relayed to the Board what resulted from their breach of confidentiality and I'm in the process of wrapping up my stint with this employer and GETTING THE HELL OUTTA THERE ASAP!

Bones