Trying really hard not to be a *&^%# at work today.

hollinor · October 2011

I have been uncomfortable for a week now....back pain, leg pain, cramping, pressure. I'm forced to keep coming in everyday because I work for the federal government and we get ZERO state benefits. All the time I take off from work has to come out of my accumulated leave. Anything over that results in ZERO pay. I'm trying really hard not to bite people's heads off when they come to me whining about stupid things or demand that I fix problems they created. And how many times can my co-workers ask me, "You haven't had that baby yet?!!" I think my tongue is bleeding from all of the biting on it I've had to do. And the thing that really sucks a$$....it's only 8:30 am. Crying

britzymama · October 2011

I feel you! I have the SAME benefits that you do. It sucks that we do not get maternity leave. I feel exhausted and I wish that I could just be home until the baby gets here!

TimeRacer · October 2011

I'm wishing you the best vibes I can to help you get through your day (and last several days before your LO arrives!)

Good luck!

hollinor · October 2011

Thank you!

peanut701 · October 2011

hollinor:
I have been uncomfortable for a week now....back pain, leg pain, cramping, pressure. I'm forced to keep coming in everyday because I work for the federal government and we get ZERO state benefits. All the time I take off from work has to come out of my accumulated leave. Anything over that results in ZERO pay. I'm trying really hard not to bite people's heads off when they come to me whining about stupid things or demand that I fix problems they created. And how many times can my co-workers ask me, "You haven't had that baby yet?!!" I think my tongue is bleeding from all of the biting on it I've had to do. And the thing that really sucks a$$....it's only 8:30 am.

Another federal employee here! Can we have a pity party for ourselves? I called in sick today for the first time in 2 years. I had no choice. I only slept 2 hours last night. It kills me that I just gave up a day of leave that I was saving for after baby. Good for you for going in. You're in the home stretch! You can do it!

hollinor · October 2011

It's awful! We have a girl here who had a baby a year ago and is due again in February. She had only started a few months before she gave birth to the first baby. I can only imagine the state of her leave. We have quite a few people who were diagnosed with cancer and were up the creek without a paddle. They ask for leave donations, but there is only so much you can do for a person that has to be out of work for months on end. It leaves many people and their families in a precarious position. And when you're well and you go in to ask the boss for time off, they act like you are holding them up with a gun. "What if something happens?! You need to build up your leave!" People can't live their lives like cancer or some tragic accident is waiting around the corner for you with a knife. Geez!

We're both in the home stretch! Only to rush back to work, lol!

JessiF41684 · October 2011

I was pushed to my breaking point yesterday I was trying my best to stay at work until 39 weeks, I just cant do it... for my own sanity and the sake of my co-workers this friday will be my last day. I know only a week before I had planned but still, I just cant do it anymore...