How long did it take to get back to normal at work?

[stingray586]

Posted this already in the back to work thread but got no replies so thought I would try again here.
I Went back to work in April so it has been over 6 months now. Before I went off I feel I was a well respected senior member of my department. Since coming back (part time)a lot has changed and I have had afew issues with sickness meaning I have had two absences already. I have had to do a lot of training aswell.
I just don't feel the same anymore. I knew it would be different as I suppose my priorities are no longer the same and I am now part time. However I almost feel like because of my absences and i no longer seem as on the ball as I used to (I often have to ask a lot and due to being part time and I don't always get all the messages) I feel like I'm abit of a joke. One team member in particular keeps making 'jokes' about my absences and baby brain. I'm finding it hard to decide whether he thinks he is just being funny or is trying to make a point as he is most of the time a nice friendly person.

I definitely don't want to leave they bent over backwards to get me part time hours. The reason for this was I felt I was well respected at the time. Now I feel I am letting them down.

Just wondered how long it took other to feel back to some kind of normal with their job?

Thank you @AhAgain that's reassuring to hear it could take up to 12 months. Its definitely a confidence thing. I somehow feel left behind as the company has made so many changes since I left when I came back I was literally starting again and had to retrain.

I don't know if this sounds abit vain but I use to be the main person in my department people came to for advice. Now I feel I'm the last they would come to.

On the whole everyone is lovely although I do feel there is a slightly negative attitude to people who have time off due to sickness.

Wishing you a speedy recovery from your illness

For me, it didn’t! Before going off I was the senior one in my department, knew the place and systems inside out and was the one who’s opinion was always requested and respected. On coming back, nobody seemed interested in my ideas/opinions, I was very much just going in, doing basic tasks and leaving. It took a new manager to make everyone remember that I actually knew what I was doing.