Work update..

niknak1128

First of all,  I'm so thankful that the ladies on this board are open to vents and are so supportive! My mom is out of town right now and I have no one to vent to. =(

I posted before about how they made me go through my entire case load and update everything in 2 days. So I did all that and then I get a meeting scheduled today.. I was told just to touch base on my reassignments and make sure that we've got most everything reassigned etc etc. Well, that's not exaclty how it went.  I get in there and they've audited like 6 of my files and told me the updates I did (which was basically a status report so the new person knows where the case stands) wasn't good enough!  They said that there's no action plan and that I just reassigned without discussing. I said that's bull.. her and I sit down for an hour every single day and reassign and discuss. We review the claim at high level and go over what's been done and what needs to be done etc.

APparently, this person has been complaining about it!  Even though she's been in here with me discussing and reviewing!  I've had 4 people come to me today and tell me that she was complaining about me and having to do my work.  Then the other guy comes in (who is taking over some other files) and says ' I don't like you right now'.. like in a joking way.. etc. I said listen .. who covers for me and who I have to send stuff to was NOT my decision.  I'm just preparing to be off as best as I can and doing what I'm told.

 Seriously.. 3 weeks from my due date and this is ths bs I have to deal with?  the two people my supervisors decided to cover my desk walking around talking about me and complaining?? Nice.

 I think my decision is pretty clear at thi spoint. I'm going to be smart obviously but I"m not coming back to this desk. I can't. I have to either find another job.. stay of fon childcare leave.. something but this is too stressful.

Jezebell26

Oh my I am sorry that is so stressful! I cant believe how people behave sometimes. Makes you reallly think like, we are all adults? Are you sure? lol I hope you can relax soon enough and not pay any attention to these people while you are taking are of your sweet girl. I hope you do find another job that is better suited for you. Gee and to think you are trying to get your ducks in a row before going out, they should be grateful. You could just up and leave and do nothing and let them fend for themselves. Ugh, HUGS hun!

Cherry1111

I am so sorry they are making this way more stressful for you than it needs to be. The person who was the most likely candidate to cover my leave pitched such a fit about it that it has caused all this needless drama. I was so stressed for about 3 weeks that I wasn't sure how much longer I'd be able to keep working. In fact i was fantasizing about being put suddenly on bed rest (not because of wanting something to be wrong with the baby, of course, but to just leave her in a sudden bind where she would just have to shut the hell up and do the work.) I kept saying, "People way more important than me take maternity leave all the time, why is this so hard people to deal with?"

I don't have any advice, just wanted to let you know you aren't alone, and it sucks. I 

BritsyB8

I am so sorry that you have to deal with that stress at work. I think it's great you are taking the time to make sure everyone is prepared when you leave. Just try not to let it bother you--easier said than done, I know.

psuash7

Don't let them know you might not go back if that's what you're thinking, Sounds to me like that's what they want.  How long have oyu been with the company?

niknak1128

I've been with them for 7 years.  Trust me- I am not letting on the fact that I may not come back or may not want to come back.  I cleaned out my office.. just old stuff that needed to go home and personal stuff I had sitting around that I don't want people going through. (because ahem.. girl that's covering apparently gets to sit in my office for 12 weeks). 

I'm just keeping it in my back pocket. I've consulted with HR to make sure I clearly understand what my rights are.. but I WILL be looking and hopefully interviewing when I'm off. My goal is to at minimum start the search so that if I do have to come back.. I can come back for a short time and then hopefully change. 

But I haven't told anyone that except for people outside of work.

jbg23

That sounds so frustrating! Good luck on the job search!