Saturday, 6 August 2011

Private Rental Subsidy?

I have calmed down somewhat after the week of work BS. Still really pissed off, but glad I stood up to the prick. I don't think many people do, which probably is half the fuckin problem with him. He's an arrogant asshole. Or as I described to my dept head, an "incompetent prick". He's being paid megabucks to handle people, and in his first wage negotiation with us he nearly had the whole place out on strike. Thinks he's some kind of head kicker I think. Like I said he doesn't scare me. After dealing with HIV he's fuckin nothing. I'd eat the cunt for breakfast. 

I had a look at housing options and I think being on a low wage, as I would be working part time, I'd then qualify for a private rental subsidy from the NSW state Housing dept. You have to be HIV+ and under some income limit before you can get it. I've sent off an email to them to ask about it, relating my situation to them at ACON:

Private Rental Subsidy is a rental subsidy given to people with HIV who require housing support and have the option to rent privately. To be eligible for Private Rental Subsidy you'll need to apply for housing assistance with the Housing NSW. You'll need proof of your HIV status and income.  If you're interested in finding out more about Private Rental Subsidy you can pick up an information newsletter from ACON in Sydney or at any ACON branch in regional NSW.
ACON 

Other than that I think it would help a lot with work stress levels, which is hugely important with HIV. Even if I didn't have HIV I'd be seriously thinking about getting another job after my treatment there this last week. Just glad we've got a strong union presence. It felt much more appropriate having the union bloke in there with me for support the second meeting. I'm just not going to be treated like dirt, I don't deserve it, and I have too much self respect to let that happen. I don't care who it is, I'm not letting anyone get away with that sort of shit.

1 comment:

  1. phantomtexasrose7 August 2011 at 11:54

    Hi again. I agree, you should not be treated that way - not for any reason - but especially as a long term, more than competent, loyal employee. Glad to see that rent assistance may be available to help out if you do go to the short week. Your health is, indeed, the first priority. I will be watching for updates, of course. Wishing you the best of luck in this.

    Sending love and hugs

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