Hi everyone,

8 Comments

1. Kathryn MontbriandAugust 25,2022 at 2:46PM UTC

   I'm so sorry that you are having this experience. Before you throw in the towel with your current employer I have two suggestions.

   1) Find ways to get help with some of the things in your life that you specifically don't have to do. I was formerly a person who meticulously did all the things myself and it was hard to let go of some of them, but even hiring an assistant for a few hours a week to write emails for me, find service providers for things the house needed, follow up on car registration took so much weight off my shoulders. Maybe it's your 16 year old or your spouse can jump in - see what someone else could do (almost) as well as you and make them responsible for it.

   2) talk to your manager or HR at your current company about how you are feeling and explore if there are any options available for doing your work in a part time, shared role, or seasonal manner. They have already hired and trained you and know that you can be successful, so they may be willing to compromise vs. having to find another amazing employee. You won't know unless you ask.

2. AnonymousAugust 25,2022 at 6:38PM UTC

   I’m worried if I ask they may think I don’t want to be at the job any more.

   I am going to ask about the part-time work but not sure how it will affect my Fmla coming up for maternity leave.

   I hung up on someone earlier at work because they were yelling and I’m literally at my wits end.

   I needed a 30 mins breather but customer service is kind of grueling and strict 15 minute breaks 30 minute lunches. It just isn’t working for me during this time with 2 year at home with me all day.

   and you are right I like to do a lot because no one will do it the way you will.

   How should I word this to hr and management about part-time work. I don’t want to look like I’m not devoted I’m currently just depleted.

3. Kathryn MontbriandAugust 29,2022 at 12:39PM UTC

   If possible - it might help to talk to the HR or associate relations group at your company about both your upcoming leave and any opportunity for a more flexible arrangement. If your company is big enough to have those departments, you should be able to have an anonymous conversation, especially because your manager is being so dismissive.

   Sending you strength - god luck.

4. AnonymousAugust 25,2022 at 9:14PM UTC

   I would at least ask to go part time. If they say no then you can look around.

5. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 4:44PM UTC

   Didn’t say no didn’t say yes…read my email and ignored it lol.

6. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 7:40PM UTC

   How dismissive.

   Then I would move to take care of myself and find a new job. In your notice let them know that you've offered part-time hours but were ignored.

7. AnonymousAugust 27,2022 at 7:31PM UTC

   Thank you! Yes I asked about part time hours then hours later I was emailed back with other task for me to do but completely ignored my first email about part time hours. Thank you for your advice I think looking else where will be my best bet.

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