Sadie Q
What's your experience with work coaches?Hi Maria,
thank you for your Big Question.
I had a work coach who would send me appointments to attend during my work hours. I would reply with my availability and still get times and dates to attend when I am at work.
I also get text messages saying respond by today or you will face sanctions.
This was adding unnecessary pressure that would cause me mental stress.
My last appointment a few months ago, he told me to go to my employer and ask for more hours..... I was at the time doing over 35 hours, now doing over 40 hours.
I explained about my health and severe symptoms relating to menopause, medication, Therapy appointments and hospital referral by my GP, All of this was completely dismissed and disregarded. He spoke over me and said you need to show evidence that you're looking for more work.
That's my awful experience of having no support. This is the treatment towards someone who worked in a stable job for 30 years and paid all her taxes.
Im afraid I have nothing positive to share with you .