I was due to go back to work after maternity leave in March. Previously worked full time for the company for 4 years where I worked hard and worked my way up and ended on a decent salary.
Anyway, all through pregnancy was told 'off the record' I could come back and do what hours I wanted, they wanted to keep me etc etc. Even one of the directors used to say this to me!
In December I had my formal meeting where I requested to work three full days, went in feeling positive, came out close to tears! Was then called by line manager to say they had nothing for me and the only position they will offer me is full time. The company apparently don't have any part time positions (all workers were full time). They knew I did not want to go back full time, I said this from the start.
I was gutted, I liked my job but decided to put my 2 DC first and I handed my notice in, thinking I had three months to find another part time job.
I applied for anything with the hours to suit, had a few interviews, didn't hear back from a few, but no luck. I was told by one place I was over qualified for the role!!
Then in March my old work sent me a job description for part time receptionist and they wanted me to apply for it. Bloody cheek! I started on reception there 4 years ago and after two months they offered me another role because they wanted me 'in the business'! Needless to say it went straight in the bin!
Sorry this is long, nearly there...
So here I am, five months later. On benefits, struggling to pay bills, pay for food etc. Upset I can't give my DC what they used to have, pissed off cause I can't seem to get a job (I've temporarily given up trying).
AIBU in still being upset with my old work for not fulfilling my flexible working request?
Tell me to get a grip if I need to. And yes I prob should have taken receptionist role, but I was too proud to go back with my tail between my legs!