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overwhelmed at work

nolabelle10nolabelle10 member
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So, S has not been sleeping well (she just learned how to crawl), my husband has been on call, daycare closed for a day and a half this week (thanks to the polar vortex) and I have a huge project at work that we are trying to win.  Oh, and I had my infusion (for my colitis) scheduled today.

Well, at 8 am this morning, we were presenting to the partners at work to prepare for the client meeting and they had SO many tough questions.  My head was just spinning from everything I knew I would need to do over the weekend.  When we wrapped up, it became abundantly clear that we would need to work through the weekend.  At this point, I lost it.  Tears started to well up in the corners of my eyes and I left the room. I came back in and found out the team had scheduled a Sunday meeting (where everyone needs to be present).  I lost it. Tears were pouring down my checks, my nose was running everywhere and my team looked shocked.  Heck, I was shocked!  

Needless to say, I'm mortified/embarrassed/want to crawl under a table and hide.  

Not really looking for answers, just those who have been through the same thing.
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Re: overwhelmed at work

  • fancefppfancefpp member
    I haven't been through the same thing, just wanted to say sorry. Hang in there - when things get tough for me I just keep saying....this to shall pass, this too shall pass.....
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  • delinodelino member
    I'm not in as tough a spot as you, but we are short on time here and I've had sleepless nights worrying about it. I just keep telling myself that I've been through this before and it has worked out and will work out this time too. Take one day at a time and one task at a time. :::hugs:::
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  • coffeeandbookscoffeeandbooks member
    I second the this to shall pass mantra.  I think tears sometimes are just a way of letting go of pent up tension and emotions...sorry it happened at an inopportune time but I think a lot of people cry at work at one time or another.
    I cried to my manager during my pregnancy at least twice.  We are all human.  Don't be embarrassed.
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  • babyo52babyo52 member
    I cant imagine how hard it is for you right now. I am very fortunate to have a position that I can leave at 4.30 every day and don't have to be on call. Talk to your co workers and let them know what is going on. Maybe they can give you a day off to regroup. don't be embarrassed. It happens to all of us.
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  • watuzzigalwatuzzigal member
    First big ((hugs))!

    Crying is OK--probably even good for you. I can see how it would be embarrassing to cry in front of coworkers. But we ALL have emotions; we all display them differently at different times. It's part of who we are though.

    I wish I had magic words. But right now, I can't handle it all either. I'm shutting down. At least you cried. You are still going. As Dory says, "just keep swimming"--until you know if and when you have to change something, of course.

    Like others said--this, too, shall pass.

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  • PumpkinAndThePeanutPumpkinAndThePeanut member
    I'm sorry. I used to be in a similar work environment and I can't imagine how hard it must be to do with a baby. Is there any way the rest of your team can pick up some slack for you temporarily? If not, tell yourself it's just ONE weekend and you'll get through it. Maybe you can get a couple of extra days off after the project ends to make up for it, and you can use those days to spend with your LO?

    And I cried to my boss after coming back to work after I lost my second pregnancy. No big deal. If you manage people, you have to be able to manage their emotions sometimes. I'm sure your team will understand.
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  • kcwnckcwnc member
    I'm sorry. Been there too. I had a coworker who is also a friend tell me that I didn't look like I was enjoying work anymore and that maybe I should consider being a SAHM. My work days are overwhelming, I take work home most nights and my husband is a ff so I have many nights where it's just me and LO. So sorry I don't smile every second of the day, often times I barely feel like I have it together. I want to show off that I showered or managed to eat breakfast. The sacrifices are immeasurable and entirely worth it. Let out your emotions and trudge on @nolabelle10
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  • TundraGirlTundraGirl member
    I just wanted to say I'm sorry and I hope things calm down soon.
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  • nolabelle10nolabelle10 member
    Thanks so much everyone!  Your stories definitely make me feel better.  I think I scared my team enough that they have been working their tails off since yesterday.  Plus, they feel pretty bad that I'm having to go into work tomorrow with my daughter in tow.

    @PumpkinandThePeanut - the same thing happened to me after I lost a pregnancy.  I ended up not going back to work for over 10 days.  Thankfully, they were very understanding.
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