Anyone else having problems at work?

BellaBlues777 · February 2014

I'm 25 weeks and having a hard time with work right now. The good news is that I'm usually a pushover and I've been standing up for myself left and right at work. So far, I have senior management (who I've been keeping informed of the way I'm being treated) on my side and I have to make sure that I don't push it too far, so that it stays that way. It's kind of weird because I feel like my personality has changed so much, but for once, I'm not putting up with being walked on. Maternity leave cannot come quickly enough! Can anyone else relate?

ArmyMedic7588 · February 2014

I was having a hard time with work too. But it was kinda the opposite from you, it was from my boss. Apparently he thought I was absent too much (between a workman's comp injury with them, OB appointments, called out once cause I was in the ER for bronchitis, and been on military leave). Yeah I was out a bit, but honestly all those things are covered and he technically couldn't cut my hours for it. But whatever, I walked in after a talk with higher ups and threw my uniform at him and quit. I wasn't non too quiet about it either haha! And honestly it was the best thing I did for myself and my baby. (not that it's for everyone though! just for my situation)

I say congrats on standing up for yourself!! You need to! You shouldn't allow people to walk all over you! I did for awhile and was only getting more depressed and anxiety kicking in. Yes you may feel like your personality has changed, but it probably will feel like that. You're doing something different and empowering! Good for you mama!!

BellaBlues777 · February 2014

I'm glad it's not just me! Good for you also! I don't want to look for a new job while pregnant and our financial situation won't allow me to quit working, so for now I have to stick it out. Come on winning lottery numbers, haha!

jenb_99 · February 2014

No. Any emotional or motivational issues I have now that I'm pregnant are my problem, not my clients', and I'm careful not to let anything affect my work or my professional relationships. I've never felt justified in blaming my attitude problems on hormones. The rest of the working world couldn't care less what's happening in my uterus, and it would be bad business to act like they should.

usernewname · February 2014

I am counting down to my maternity leave. Work sucks and I bang my head on the wall all the time with things. I have even inquired about sick leave, thats how close I am. But full pay is the motivator at the moment.

I feel you! Hang in there (which is what I keep telling myself) … we will make it!

Normanmc · February 2014

Omg yes! I was bartending on the side from flying. And the bar stays open till 2 ya know.. Then you have to stay behind an close so you don't get out till about 3. So when I told my managers I was pregnant and couldn't close anymore I had to be first cut cus I just couldn't stay up and alive that long (expecally in the beginning) they were cool with it but all the other girls my friends starting talking shit and being mean. So I ended up quiting. Screw them I don't need their stupid drama. I didn't need to have two jobs anyways I just liked working there pre pregnancy.

Hopefully things get better for ya!

momo214 · February 2014

Ugh yes. So much I could complain about. My management is all male and so inconsiderate. For example, I plan to take about 10 weeks off and about a week will be unpaid bc I will run out of paid leave. I'm making sure I document all of my overtime so I can use it later for doctor appointments so I can have my paid maternity leave later. My supervisor asks me why I want to take so long off, HIS wife was back at work at 5 weeks after a c section. Plus he doesn't think there's any difference in a baby at 5 weeks of 3 months old. They all eat, sleep, poop. Ugh!!!!! That's just ONE stupid comment of many.

awc1986 · February 2014

Our company is in the middle of a buyout at the moment, so the head honchos are highly strung. The CEO is my line manager and I think he's getting fired once the buy goes through, so I'm putting up with a lot of his whiney, snappy shit right now. Only 8 more weeks and I'm outta there til next January!

Edit: he deserves to lose his job. He's screwed the company with his "expenses" and is boning the HR woman.

nkessler040211 · February 2014

I completely understand! Im in a job filled with irritated woman;claws and fangs out. Im normally a fun, happy person...i just pray to God that he help me through it and he gives me peace!!! Good luck and if u need to quit, like i will be soon, God will provide-he always comes through no matter what!

shaunamw · February 2014

I'm there too! Prepping for trial ... this is my 10th day with no breaks and each day has been at least 10 hours long. If one more person asks why I'm tired I'm going to toss them out the window.

The Perfect Team · February 2014

Story of my life- work has been getting worse and worse. though all of the women in my office have kids, NONE of then are supportive. No one moves heavy boxes for me or picks something up off the floor. Not that i expect it, but i just thought there would be more consideration, you know?

I too am waiting for the winning lotto ticket. Until then, i need a full paycheck for as long as possible, so i'm just sucking it up for as long as i have to.

CookingStar · February 2014

Yeah I think I'm done with my job too..,.only going to get worse when I come back. I'm thinking about doing my own business or doing some business with my dad. If I'm going to work, I'd rather work for myself and not some jerks with their office politics and crap. We'll see what the next few months bring.

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