[Ct-nfb] Ct-nfb Digest, Vol 37, Issue 11

Mon Apr 14 12:25:01 UTC 2014

On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 6:33 AM, Richard McGaffin <rmcgaffin at snet.net>wrote:

> Good morning Vishal,
>
> I'm not quite sure if saying they don't care are the correct words to use.
> Yes I was and still am very angry after what I heard. However I must ask
> what are you doing to help yourself seek employment. The problem as I see
> is these individuals who work in these sheltered workshops aren't doing
> anything to try to help their own cases. As I said it's true I have
> been unemployed for 3 years now in June, and I have had 2 unsuccessful job
> placements one was my problem because of the fact that I couldn't memorize
> the screen, since it was for poling the script was constantly changing.
> the other was I would say my ride or New Haven's para-transits. I was taken
> to the wrong S&S and became so frustrated I walked off the job.
>
> I have to admit in both cases, BESB/DORS & Marrakesh were extremely
> sympathetic. I have come to the conclusion that as Blind folks
> we're basically on our own for employment.
>
> I do want to leave you with one more thought, and this is. That you my
> friend are an extremely intelligent individual and are capable of
> accomplishing great things. If yu try. Don't let yourself be put in the
> position that so many of have (including myself)  that is to depend on
> BESB/DORS or anyone other than yourself or your parents make your decisions
> for you. You can do anything, you want if you stand fast & Stay strong.
>
> Rich
>
> P.S. I apologize if I ramble to much, but coming from a large family there
> are 2 things I've learned the first is don't allow yourself to be pushed
> around. And the 2nd is don't be afraid of a bloody nose.
>
>
>   vishal14 at snet.net>
> *To:* "ct-nfb at nfbnet.org" <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 13, 2014 1:06 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Ct-nfb] Ct-nfb Digest, Vol 37, Issue 11
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> Hi Rich i would rather be unemployed then work for subminimum wages does
> besb support this practice? I think besb does not care about me.
>
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> >  1. Which would you prefer working for a penny or sitting home?
> >      (Richard McGaffin)
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> > Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 02:55:41 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Richard McGaffin <rmcgaffin at snet.net>
> > To: NFB of Connecticut Mailing List <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: [Ct-nfb] Which would you prefer working for a penny or
> >    sitting home?
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> > Good morning all;
> > ?
> > First let me say how happy I was to see all my good friends yesterday,
> and in my opinion, I thought the host chapter did a great job in taking
> care of all of us.
> > ?
> > However, I have to admit after hearing the response to our questions
> yesterday, I amost feel that we've been had, by both DORS/BESB and Malloy's
> representative. Its there something wrong with me, or did I get the
> impression that it's fine that they pay the disabled less than minimum wage
> as long as they had a place to go to each day. Perhaps I'm wrong, but that
> was the impression I got. I am very disgusted, with what I heard. And I say
> I don't know about the rest of you but I'd rather sit home with my thumb up
> my Ass then get paid less than minimum wage! This crap about?having to move
> slowly is just that! I personally think it's wrong that anyone should have
> to swallow that bullshit!
> > ?
> > Okay I've vented. and I apologize for my poor language, but I'm very
> angry. One last thing I should say, that if I had the cance to speak my
> mind yesterday I may have kicked out of the NFB.
> > ?
> > Have a great day my friends. I'm off to clean my back yard.
> > ?
> > Rich
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