I had a return to work of sorts with my boss about 10 days ago after 3 weeks out due to stress. It’s not been the best start as I had only just transferred into it from another department, obviously I was scared I might lose my job so that made matters worse. It’s affected a long term health condition I have so am able to work but from home. Boss apparently fought this as they said I couldn’t do my job from home but had also admitted they’d never had a conversation with me. I can tell you now my job is 100% doable remotely, the only thing I can’t at home is make the teas and coffees which isn’t my job anyway.
So, I’ve been wfh since return and have been put on a review pathway even though there had been no feedback about poor work and my performance had previously been praised in reviews. However, boss has made assertions about my ineffective communication which never had been an issue when wfh in the past, but since wfh request in line with medical advice it’s all about how they aren’t able to get in touch with me when needed- I know this to be false. What I just couldn’t understand is if there was any issues why was this never brought to my attention.
So, what’s really got me is that in my return meeting Boss laid it on thick about how much work they have and started to bring up my communication etc. They also brought up how difficult it must be for me to look after small child being a single parent and unwell. Which felt somewhat accusatory. I do not feel it was appropriate to bring this up and furthermore this is not the first time my single parent status has been raised. The type of office it is I wish I’d never disclosed that info. I can tell you now there was no concern for myself and no one has welcomed me back to the office, it actually feels as though I’m being frozen out as I’ve barely received any work. Am I being unreasonable here to think this should not be mentioned?