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Post-Holiday Syndrome


To start off the New Year this will be a short blog.  

Hello readers I hope everybody had a wonderful holiday season.  The January blues have arrived and KMHC is not immune, I’ve notice tenants arguing among themselves at the building entrance, backstabbing and malicious gossip are abundant.  This behavior could be triggered by depression, anxiety or drug and alcohol use.  Through all this I avoid the drama by not getting involved and staying away from the cranky and mean tenants. 

Last week in the hallway the H.O.W. was called out by a female tenant for not being supportive and no empathy for Native elders.  I found it amusing listening to the commotion yet I have to agree with the tenant.  I think the OAHS transition has an effect not only to the UNH staff but tenants as well.  I have no idea why nor do I care but another tenant meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at the Hamilton Community legal Services office.  What’s the topic about UNH or OAHS!  Needless to say I will not be attending, I know one thing in the coming months OAHS will have their hands full dealing with the nefarious tenant aunt Opie.

Once Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) has completed the transition I plan to create a new Hamilton native housing blog site.  This one now will remain online for those who wish to go back in time and review what it was like.  In the meantime I can’t wait for the transition to start just imagine new staff, maintenance and unit upgrades.  Yep I’m delighted. 

Until next time stay warm. :) 

tk

Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada

Comments

Tony King said…
Update - I was informed the tenant meeting scheduled at the legal clinic has been cancelled until further notice. Last week after the commotion in the hallway the H.O.W called the police on the native elderly woman. In conclusion the H.O.W and the tenant was told not to communicate with each other. Makes me wonder why is the H.O.W still working here.
Today is when the first phase of the transition begins.
January 15, 2018 at 3:43:00 PM EST
Anonymous said…
Its come to the conclusion that there are too many rumours spreading around, this happens when there a transition like this, going on it needs to be cleared up, and to the Staff of UNH needs to stop with these comments please read this one there was a typo in the other comment I sent
January 18, 2018 at 8:27:00 PM EST
Anonymous said…
I didn't see hardly anyone at the office today, hmmm wonder whats up
January 19, 2018 at 8:50:00 PM EST
Tony King said…
It's the same at KMHC, office clerk Teresa Workman has been steering the ship all by herself and doing the best she can. H.O.W Lynda Jones has missed 4 days of work and I notice the UNH phone directory has changed.
January 20, 2018 at 9:37:00 AM EST
Anonymous said…
They are still here, she must be looking for them for employment
January 22, 2018 at 5:08:00 PM EST
Anonymous said…
We are going to write a letter and with signatures and send it to City Hall in regards to what has been going on in this complex, we are not waiting til April with the potential of an extension
January 28, 2018 at 5:17:00 PM EST
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