24-10-2013, 10:09 AM
I suspect it's more of a culture thing, fairly new as far as I can tell. I worked for the trust as a volunteer (who compose something like 90% of the workforce) and there's a new breed of property manager being put in place, who are, imo, completely money oriented.
For example, a fair percentage of lower ranks paid staff are placed on temporary seasonal contracts year after year. They might drive 20-30 miles to work in the morning, to be told they are unwanted for the day (because it's a slow day or weather is bad and will ut off visitors etc), and have to return home unpaid - but having paid the cost of their travel. Obviously this can cripple them financially, as bills aren't likewise compliant in having an "off" day. Obviously, the senior and management level staff have permanent contracts and do not have to endure this sort of stress. It's completely unfair in my opinion, but a lot of charities seem to follow this "business plan" these days, without having a duty of care to their employees.
For example, a fair percentage of lower ranks paid staff are placed on temporary seasonal contracts year after year. They might drive 20-30 miles to work in the morning, to be told they are unwanted for the day (because it's a slow day or weather is bad and will ut off visitors etc), and have to return home unpaid - but having paid the cost of their travel. Obviously this can cripple them financially, as bills aren't likewise compliant in having an "off" day. Obviously, the senior and management level staff have permanent contracts and do not have to endure this sort of stress. It's completely unfair in my opinion, but a lot of charities seem to follow this "business plan" these days, without having a duty of care to their employees.
The shadow is a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality, for no one can become conscious of the shadow without considerable moral effort. To become conscious of it involves recognizing the dark aspects of the personality as present and real. This act is the essential condition for any kind of self-knowledge.
Carl Jung - Aion (1951). CW 9, Part II: P.14