Today was my second day back at work following 1 year ML and 7 weeks holiday added on so I've been off quite a while.
When I left my hours were mainly given to a new colleague to make up her hours to full time (I work 18 hrs). Another person was also recruited during the summer for 2 days a week as it was busy.
When I left I informed my employer that I would be coming back on 01/02/2012 so this was never in question. I had a battle back in November when my employer tried to reduce my hours but this was sorted and I arrived back on 1st as agreed.
Today the colleague that my hours were given to whilst I was on ML has made me feel awful for coming back.
She ignored me and was shirty with me for the first 2 hours until I asked her if I had done something to offend her.
She basically said that she thought I was totally out of order going above my line managers head to get my job back (I had no choice) and that everything was perfect and I've ruined it for the whole team.
She actually asked me what I am doing here as "I am rich" she said she was not willing to drop even 1 shift per week as she has credit card debts to pay due to a holiday abroad she needed to pay off.
She works 6 shifts per week, I work 3. The other 3 team members work 2 or 3 shifts per week.
She said although I am "entitled to my job back" that she thinks I am wrong for pushing for it when others will suffer.
Both this colleague and the 2 day-er were taken on on a permanent basis ie. Not maternity cover which I can't fathom but that's not my decision....
I feel awful and am dreading tomorrow as there is clearly no place for me in the team anymore.
I have it in writing from my boss that I can return on XYZ days as per my old shift pattern. I have worked here for 5 years (the second longest out of the team of 5).