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Work/boss problem.

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grobsmum · 02/05/2017 14:42

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and struggling with pgp and just general pregnancy tiredness, aches and pains. I have discussed all this with my boss a few weeks ago and told him I'm going to have to start being office based all the time as can't cope with the physical stuff anymore (I'm a green keeper) I bought my maternity leave forward as there isn't enough office work for me full time (Starting next Monday) My boss has said all the right things when he's had to, saying I just have to communicate with him if I'm struggling and he will accommodate me. Which for he most part he has, however last week when he asked me to do a job and I said I wouldn't be able to he said 'your not disabled, your pregnant' i told him I'm aware of this but I'm in a lot of pain. When he left the office I burst into tears he made me feel so shit for not being more able. I was then off work on Friday because of pgp and today when I got to work everyone had started early. When I told him I wasn't told we ever starting early he told me it doesn't matter for me as I'm not part of the team anymore! So i have doctors appointment today and going to ask doctor to sign me off for the rest of the week as I really don't want to be there anymore just feel anxious and stressed! Worried the doctor won't sign me off for just 3 days and don't know how my boss would react if I just call in sick.

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SlB09 · 02/05/2017 14:48

Avoidance probably isn't the right thing unless your not planning on going back. What he's said is discriminatory whether it was meant that way or not and I would tell him that he has upset you by saying these things and just clear the air with him, or go down the HR route if you want to go formal. Your GP will probably tell you to self certify for the first 7 days.

grobsmum · 02/05/2017 14:56

I don't plan on going back which he is aware of, so I don't think complaining will do much. I thought the doctor might say that aswell which, hoping that if I explain the situation they might help me out.

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haveacupoftea · 02/05/2017 15:24

How awful, hopefully the GP does sign you off and I'm sure they'll consider it - the last thing you need is that kind of stress and I don't think everyone realises the very end of pregnancy is the one time in life you're not up for a fight.

SlB09 · 02/05/2017 18:31

Oh well if your not planning on going back then stuff him and his ignorant self!! You enjoy a restful last few weeks before babe is here (and maybe stick a few pins in a boss shaped doll!) X

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