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Dealing with crazy work stress...

kkntim07kkntim07
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I guess I'm just wondering if there's anyone else having a really hard time with a stressful work environment as they get further and further along. Every morning it becomes a little harder to get myself to work! My commute is between 3-1/2 to 4 hours total every day, and in the last couple months I've gotten so busy that I'm lugging my laptop and other work home every night and on weekends after my super long weeks. The laptop was intended to help me work from home on occasion, but with as busy as I've been it just hasn't been possible. I know my office is trying to help and they're interviewing someone to come in and shadow me before taking over while I'm on leave, but most of my current projects can't be handed off (it will be too late by the time someone actually starts) and the thought of taking time to train someone is painful. I've had a pretty easy pregnancy so far and I try not to complain, but I just don't know how I'll keep this up for another 2 months (due May 9). Most of my biggest deadlines and projects should be easing up a bit by early April, so I just keep telling myself that it won't be that much longer. Is anyone else dealing with crazy work right now? I'm sorry to lay down such a long and whiny vent, but I just want some kind of a break to take care of myself and baby as everyone keeps telling me to do, and I'm frustrated that right now it's just not possible... Thanks for listening!
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  • disneyfan0511disneyfan0511 member
    I totally hear you. Work has gotten busier than ever for me and they haven't even started to plan for my leave. I've brought this up with my boss several times and nothing seems to be accomplished. But the way I see it is I'm leaving to have a baby no matter what and they should have plenty of time to prepare for my leave. The other stressful thing is that I was supposed to be done with travel and now I'm going on a 4 day trip at the end of the Month. So I feel your pain, we'll get through it though!
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  • KMHC79KMHC79

    I know exactly what you're dealing with.  I have to finish year end financial statements by this Friday, have a board meeting on Saturday and the auditors arrive on Monday (a holiday for everyone else in the office). 

    I also have a growing list of tasks that everyone from my supervisor to the board and finance committee would like to have complete before I begin maternity leave. 

    I've been working from home almost every night and still can't keep my head above water.  If they keep placing these demands on me I'll likely end up being taken off work by the doctor.

    I'm going to my boss this week to explain that I am beyond capacity, even if I wasn't pregnant.  We just lost someone in our department and they're not replacing her, so I have my own job and half of hers too.

    Keep your chin up and only do what you can.  I keep telling myself that if I can't get it all done, it's not the end of the world.  We're only human!

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  • kkntim07kkntim07
    Thanks, ladies!! It's so nice to hear from other people in the same boat, and I do have to just keep reminding myself that the end will come no matter what. I'm taking a day off the Monday after my April 3 shower because my mom and sister will be in town--my sister from out of the country--and I think that's the thing keeping me going. From that point on, I think I'll have an easier time letting things go. I think I can, I think I can... Good luck with the week & now back to work!
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  • kammmmaykammmmay member

    Wow, I dont know how you do it. You truly are amazing. I had the same commute when I got pregnant and had to switch to a couple of days a week because I couldn't handle a 13-14 hour "work day" with the morning sickness from hell that I had. They finally started letting me work from home a few days a week and that really helped, but I was sick every day until my 6th month. I've been able to work more since then, but now my boss is giving me more responsibilities, even though I'm not returning after the baby comes. You are definitely a trooper though! Keep it up! 

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  • kkntim07kkntim07
    Aw, thanks! I think I just got used to the routine and accepted it, and now that it's gotten even busier I'm reallly just starting to let myself stop and think, "Wait--this sucks!!" Anyway, I really do appreciate the support, so thanks again!
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  • mzsparklepdxmzsparklepdx
    I work in grants at a community college and we are extremely busy from now through the end of May.  It's really hard getting up and going to work every day.  My boss is pretty understanding, but she is still firing assignments and questions at me constantly.  Add in major remodels at our house that have to be finished before LO gets here, and I'm about at the end of my rope.  I totally sympathize and hope it goes well for you!
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