Which Ombudsman?

powerful_Rogue

JamesMckk said:

powerful_Rogue said:

JamesMckk said:

powerful_Rogue said:

JamesMckk said:

powerful_Rogue said:

What are you actually seeking? What outcome are you looking to achieve?

I know it sounds silly but I want closure.  I want to move on with my life and not have "What-If" thoughts all the time. 

If the ombudsman turns around and says that I don't have a case, I would gladly take that impartial final answer.

I would just forget it and move on. Why bother wasting any more time and energy on this. It seems there is no ombudsman for you to turn to. Are you really going to take them to court for return of your subscription fees, as that is a non-starter straight away and I would imagine be heavily defended.
You mention an official apology would be acceptable, but why? It means nothing at all.

That's easier said than done. To just walk away from something after 16 years is not exactly a stroll in the park, especially after being treated so badly. 

I had no intention of taking this to court hence my query about the ombudsmen.  From what I understand from this thread, there is nothing further I can do with the union.  However, I would be able to raise a complaint with the legal ombudsman about the assessments completed by the legal organisation.

So instead you're going to waste even more time and energy on this crusade in the hope you might get a half @ssed apology. You really need to draw a line under this and focus this wasted energy on yourself.

Thanks, powerogue but you seem to be twisting my words to suit a response you so wish to give.

You first asked if I was really going to take them to court for the return of my subscription fees.
I don't recall saying that my intention was to take this to court.

Now you are saying I am wasting my time and energy on a crusade to get a half @ssed apology. 
I believe what I said was "If I get nothing but an official apology, I would gladly take that and walk".

I understand you are trying to give your best possible advice and I appreciate that but how can you give this advice and tell me to walk away without knowing anything about my case?  I hadn't explained the details of the assessment and why I believe their decisions were negligent as what's the point in that? That's a whole different kettle of fish. I have just given an overview of parts surrounding the complaint. Not the complaint about the assessment itself.

I started this 'Which Ombudsman' thread to seek advice for exactly that, not for your judgment on how I should spend my time and energy.

Thanks for your help

No twisting of any words at all.

You mentioned in a post you wanted your subscription fees refunded. You might not have mentioned court, however the only way to do this would be via the small claims court.

My point about the official apology is do a few words on a piece of paper, not even meant by the person typing it really count as an apology - thus why I said it would be a half @ssed apology.

You're right, I don't know the full story, so can only offer my personal opinion on what you have posted.There is no judgement from me, each to their own and all that

Undervalued

JamesMckk said:

powerful_Rogue said:

JamesMckk said:

powerful_Rogue said:

JamesMckk said:

powerful_Rogue said:

What are you actually seeking? What outcome are you looking to achieve?

I know it sounds silly but I want closure.  I want to move on with my life and not have "What-If" thoughts all the time. 

If the ombudsman turns around and says that I don't have a case, I would gladly take that impartial final answer.

I would just forget it and move on. Why bother wasting any more time and energy on this. It seems there is no ombudsman for you to turn to. Are you really going to take them to court for return of your subscription fees, as that is a non-starter straight away and I would imagine be heavily defended.
You mention an official apology would be acceptable, but why? It means nothing at all.

That's easier said than done. To just walk away from something after 16 years is not exactly a stroll in the park, especially after being treated so badly. 

I had no intention of taking this to court hence my query about the ombudsmen.  From what I understand from this thread, there is nothing further I can do with the union.  However, I would be able to raise a complaint with the legal ombudsman about the assessments completed by the legal organisation.

So instead you're going to waste even more time and energy on this crusade in the hope you might get a half @ssed apology. You really need to draw a line under this and focus this wasted energy on yourself.

Thanks, powerogue but you seem to be twisting my words to suit a response you so wish to give.

You first asked if I was really going to take them to court for the return of my subscription fees.
I don't recall saying that my intention was to take this to court.

Now you are saying I am wasting my time and energy on a crusade to get a half @ssed apology. 
I believe what I said was "If I get nothing but an official apology, I would gladly take that and walk".

I understand you are trying to give your best possible advice and I appreciate that but how can you give this advice and tell me to walk away without knowing anything about my case?  I hadn't explained the details of the assessment and why I believe their decisions were negligent as what's the point in that? That's a whole different kettle of fish. I have just given an overview of parts surrounding the complaint. Not the complaint about the assessment itself.

I started this 'Which Ombudsman' thread to seek advice for exactly that, not for your judgment on how I should spend my time and energy.

Thanks for your help

This is a discussion forum on which anybody can post. It is not restricted to answering a specific question, still less is it restricted to providing only the response you wish to hear.

born_again

The Which Ombudsman was answered on the 1st page.
In hindsight this would be better on legal section, as there are no consumer rights here.

As ever peoples replies will include their opinions & the "Pick your battles" is a often used one. While we all get that in many cases it is a matter of principal to the person raising the post. To a outside party that is looking at it from a dispassionate angle. It is easy to say "Better to move on" as any result is most likely never going to sit well, & is the time & stress of dealing it worth it.