Still Working?

shaylagirl · August 2014

Anyone?

Bueller? Bueller?

I'm still here at the office. Most of my work's been delegated out, so I'm just kind of coasting, getting rid of old files and killing time while getting paid.

Am I the only stubborn goat gutting it out until the last possible minute?

RunningJ · August 2014

I am working! I am scheduled to be induced Friday and I think I am going to work half day Wednesday and take Thursday as PTO just because...but I'm hoping I go before then!

I finished a few big projects last week and so right now I'm just helping with non-complicated things I can hand off. I am working from home, so while there are definitely comforts associated with that, I get a lot of questions over instant message about my status. Today I logged on and a coworker just sent me a message that said "NOOOOOOO." It was actually really appreciated.

herecomesthesun · August 2014

Posting from work here.

chase16 · August 2014

Im still working. Our computers are not. The IT guy told me today they are replacing switches all over Post, so the computers will be RIDICULOUS slow for 3 weeks. It's horrible. I'm talking 10 minutes to save a file. I already told my coworkers if baby's still in after Sunday (my EDD), I will be doing nothing but sticking my head in, checking email, and leaving.

OutdoorGirl10 · August 2014

Me too! Still working, but from home thankfully. Trying to finish one thing and then if I don't get to the other I'll have to do it while I"m on maternity and I don't want to (my self performance review). Just having trouble getting motivated.

shaylagirl · August 2014

Good to know I'm not the only sucker...I mean, dedicated employee sticking it out until the bitter end!!!

I've already told them I'm working my full day Wednesday, and then PEACE OUT BISHES!!! I'm on Mat. Leave beginning Thursday.

At least, that's the plan.

MamaBovs · August 2014

Yep! I was due on Saturday so everyone was pretty shocked to see me in the office today

I plan on working up until the baby's born which will hopefully be soon!

andatcdc · August 2014

I'm still working as well ... seeing patients and on my feet. It is getting harder and harder but I'm sticking it out until this child decides to make an appearance which is hopefully soon!!! Everyday about 20 patients ask "how are you feeling?" "I can't believe you are still here!!!" I feel like im a beached whale and I can't believe I am still allowed to deal with the public either!! :-)

RunningJ · August 2014

nobadwriting said:

This thread blows my mind because I go BACK to work next week!

I thought of that this am, that there are some A '14 mamas probably getting ready to head back soon.

dogperson11 · August 2014

Yup, due yesterday and still working my 40 hours/wk. I'm getting great facial reactions to the answer of "when are you due?"

Actually, one of my biggest frustrations right now is people assuming (incorrectly) that I get paid maternity leave. For whatever reason it really irks me. "I can't believe you're still working!" Well, I either work now or get less time with my baby later. Wish there was more awareness about the lack of maternity coverage in our country...

Dawn5481 · August 2014

andatcdc said:

I'm still working as well ... seeing patients and on my feet. It is getting harder and harder but I'm sticking it out until this child decides to make an appearance which is hopefully soon!!! Everyday about 20 patients ask "how are you feeling?" "I can't believe you are still here!!!" I feel like im a beached whale and I can't believe I am still allowed to deal with the public either!! :-)

I was just thinkin about you girl! Hope that baby comes out soon for you!

daniellelovesjacob · August 2014

I'm 40 weeks tomorrow and still working. I'm doing half days tomorrow and Thursday. Friday I have a doctor appointment with a NST scan and ultra sound to check fluids that will take all morning. I am set to be induced the 4th but hoping she comes before then. If it does come to being induced I will only miss all day Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before she comes.

shaylagirl · August 2014

I got lucky that tomorrow is a skeleton crew day here at work (gotta love the State of Texas for giving people paid time off to party hearty for LBJ's birthday [and no, I am NOT kidding you]). I'm gonna earn 8 hours of comp time for coming in on a quiet Wednesday (which I'll turn around and use for the lapse of coverage between work and when STD kicks in), and I was already slated to take Thurs and Fri off...although I was SUPPOSED to get Thursday to relax and sleep in and take my leisurely time at home watching TV and being lazy.

Nope.

Oh well. Best laid plans and all that....

I've also been doing my damnest best to just smile and laugh when people ask when I'm due and I say "Yesterday" and I get -that- look. You know the one. Shock/Horror/Surprise. I hate that look.

Wyn · August 2014

I'm 41+1 and still working from home--wishing I had more to keep me busy because any partial days now eats into my maternity leave. Oh well--naps are good too.

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