I'll try to keep this short.
Since I returned to work from maternity leave in 2009 I feel I have been undermined and side-lined to such an extent that I have nothing to do at work. I have told my manager on several occasions, but other than a few sympathetic noises, nothing has been done.
My confidence is shot to pieces and I spend a lot of time in tears (at home, not work). However, today I broke down in the HR officer's office after reading an email from my manager. Basically, he's undermined what little work I have left to very senior management and implied that my part-time status is negatively affecting the rest of the team.
I am stressed, tearful and unable to sleep a lot of the time. I dread going to work and all this is now affecting my home life. I spend most of my time worrying about work and trying to find ways to get through each day.
I emailed him earlier today and explained why I'm upset about the impression he's given to senior managers and asked to discuss tomorrow. I'm afraid I will cry which cannot be allowed to happen. During discussions with HR today I admitted to feeling very stressed and upset and that I was struggling to get into work. To be honest, she wasn't too helpful and just advised me to either speak to the next manager up or take out a grievance.
I feel so defeated by it all - I used to enjoy my job and where I worked. I just want to go to work, do something meaningful and be able to enjoy it. I feel such a mess.
Any advice?
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queribus · 06/06/2011 19:04
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