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Originally Posted by PEPE1971  I told him I been doing this for over 10 years and I invested a lot of money, this is the only thing I have to support my Wife and 2 kids. |
Hello Pepe:
The probation relationship is, by its very nature, ADVERSARIAL. That, notwithstanding, successful PO's don't force the issue, unless they're forced by the convict. But, that's not what's going on here. This sounds like a PO who just wants to let you know whose boss. It's a shame when a PO puts you in a hard spot like that. He leaves you very few options. None of them are good.
But, when they start forcing you - you need to force back. If you just lay down, you'll be without a living to support your family, and he'll eventually violate you for that...
I'd call his bluff. It's a dangerous game, and you may lose. But, I'd certainly take the initiative. Therefore, I would consider that from this date forward, everything that happens will probably be reviewed by other people - probably the judge. Therefore, it's imperative that you document each and every step, because when it's reviewed, your adversary (the PO), might LIE. The other reason you begin to document things is to put THEM on notice that THEIR actions are being monitored too. It will FORCE them to treat you according to the RULES.
Speaking of the RULES, if you don't have one in your favor, you're gonna lose before you even start. You need GROUNDS with which to base your position. Towards that end, the first letter you should write is to your PO requesting a copy of the rule book, and asking him to identify the particular rule he is using to force you to quit your chosen profession.
But, no matter what he says, I think you HAVE grounds already... At least I hope you do, but I don't know. I'm GUESSING that you had to have some probation plan that outlined your job, and that was approved at one point in time... I'm hoping that it was a WRITTEN plan...
Nonetheless, and I don't care what your present PO says, the fact that you had permission from prior PO's DOES matter. In fact, if the written plan that I hope is there, isn't there, the precedent you set with previous PO's, in essence, IS your plan.
THAT, in my view, should be your GROUNDS - that your work plan had already been approved.
I would reserve that argument for the time being. Your first letter should ONLY request a copy of the rules. THAT is a VERY powerful request. PO's HATE when their charges know the rules, because in most instances, they themselves, don't know them... Send your letter certified, return receipt requested. Send a copy to the supervisor he was so happy for you to meet, and send another copy to HIS supervisor too.
Look. You're not going to make any friends, here. That's cool. They're not your friends anyway. Toward that end, again, DO NOT give them a chance to violate you. Be extremely polite with them. When you meet and discuss THIS issue, document the conversation, and send a copy to the PO and his supervisor again, by certified mail.
All of this is CYA. They'll know it, and I think they'll give up. If not, lemme know. We'll get 'em.
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