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Cheerful Spring wrote: » I say so. My TUS supervisor said it was non profit business. The managers of the business said nothing to me at all about it. Unfortunately i can't name the business as i am still there working. But this business provides a service and you pay cash for it on the day. Its not a shop or anything like that. I don't appreciate being lied to either. Surely my TUS supervisor was aware this was a profit business.
StillWaters wrote: » Are you sure its not a profit making arm of a non profit? This would be common enough, and totally above board.
Leona Howarth wrote: » He actually decided that he wanted to be on the TUS scheme and put his name forward to his regret, No protective clothing, no first aid box on site, no site facilities, poor treatment, he was also informed that he wouldn't be taxed but he is. Asked to sign a contract without sufficent time to read, also sighned the handbook, a handbook that is in reality a contract in disguise. Poor treatment and very bad management, phone calls and texts out working hours. The contract has no value and wouldn't stand up in a court of law. A very shabby service and the TUS supervisors get 54k plus expences for their incompetence. There must be a lot of pissed off people on this scheme. L
Cheerful Spring wrote: » I don't care if someone reads this and knows who i am. It is an Equestrian centre located in Kildare. Non profit? They've customers coming in and out all day and they charge them a fair amount of money to ride the horses and stuff. Non profit i don't believe so.
Leona Howarth wrote: » No protective clothing, no first aid box on site, no site facilities, poor treatment, he was also informed that he wouldn't be taxed but he is. Asked to sign a contract without sufficent time to read, also sighned the handbook, a handbook that is in reality a contract in disguise. Poor treatment and very bad management, phone calls and texts out working hours. The contract has no value and wouldn't stand up in a court of law. A very shabby service and the TUS supervisors get 54k plus expences for their incompetence.
a1000pigeons wrote: » Just wondering with regard to the Tús programme, I've been called in for a interview and am reluctant to be pushed into this. I've just finished a degree after four years of college after returning to education at thirty and am eager to get work. I've had a few interviews for real jobs and have applied for internships also, but I genuinely can't see Tús having any benefit for me or offering a position in the my area of work (software development). I'm finding that it might be necessary to complete an internship for experience before a permanent position comes my way and am more than willing to enter the JobBridge scheme. However, what worries me is if I am stuck on Tús, can I take an internship if a suitable one becomes available or will I be considered ineligible as I would not be considered unemployed? Also is there is any possibility I can prove my case that I am genuinely seeking employment and that I feel it would not be suitable or beneficial for me and be left to continue as I am? I just feel it unfair for genuine cases to be forced into something for a year when it might be pointless and affect my other possibilities.
badker wrote: » Just started tus this week, but wasn't sure of start date. Checked bank paid by job seekers and tus. If I go into SW office what should I do? Also didn't get €20 extra only 10 something. What's going on there?
Realtivity wrote: » I was selected for interview in May 2013. Have heard nothing since. There are about 7,500 position in total for the scheme for the whole country. A placement lasts for 12 months so that's about 700 places per month coming vacant. I seems to me that they have put a whole lot more on the scheme than that so it is inevitable that not everyone selected will end up having to take a position. When I was selected for the interview I had a long conversation with a guy in the INOU about the consequences of rejecting a position (or even just making itr awkward for them). His advice was that they had 2 options: a) Cut you off JSA for a max of 9 weeks. b) cut you by €44 per week for a max of 1 year. In both cases you can appeal and it is important to note that approximately 50% of appeals are successful. I suggest anyone with concerns should give them a call.
CarrieLee wrote: » Thanks for the info. I wonder if those two options apply as standard or if the penalties can differ from supervisor to supervisor as nothing seems to be set in stone with this scheme. I guess I'll find out for myself soon as I've been called for another interview. Joy!
