My employee finally fessed up to her pregnancy yesterday. I took it pretty well. I've been rehearsing my response for weeks now, so I had time to prepare. I did call her on the fact that I suspected back in August, and she wasn't really hiding anything by wearing maternity pants and sporting a giant baby bump. She's due March 8th and is having a boy. That hurt a bit, because we call the baby we miscarried a boy - even though we don't know for sure.
I did have a hard moment today when I was doing something for work with my boss. We were discussing staff salaries and if anyone had unpaid medical leave. She pointed out that last fiscal year, this employee was on maternity leave. It hit me that she would have maternity leave two fiscal year's in a row. I think I've been lapped twice, and that truly sucks.
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IM sorry, I can relate to the work thing and it sucks. I felt myself not being able to wait until they finally went on leave, I wish you peace and comfort as you navigate this. Hugs, nan xo
ReplyDeleteThat's sucky! Two of my MALE colleagues had babies this year.
ReplyDeleteWe IF'ers can't compare our lives to others. It will drive us insane.
I too wish you peace.
I'm sorry, I know that must be hard.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry :(. This is why I'm glad I work from home.
ReplyDeleteThat really stinks. I'm sorry that you were lapped. I've been lapped several times by co-workers younger and older than me and it never gets any easier. Hang in there and hopefully you will be the one trying to hide a baby bump soon.
ReplyDeleteI know it's hard...big hugs
ReplyDeleteIt's so tough to have to interact every day with someone who is pregnant (especially twice in two years). Hang in there, and know that there are lots of us out here that know exactly how you feel!
ReplyDeleteIt's really hard to see pregnant people, especially when you have to work with them every day. For me, it is like a knife in the heart. I am sorry you have to see it every day.
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