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Help needed- pregnant and bad workplace

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MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:06

I didn't know what board to post this on so its on here and 'Chat'

For context, I have an office job (wont fully disclose the sector as I want to remain as anon as poss) but it is known to be quite two faced and is disliked by many people who have worked in this sector before. I work for a rather large company however my office is small and I am the youngest. I am also pregnant, I am due in 4 months, my company are aware of this.

I am good at what I do, for my age and experience, and I always try do my best and also help my colleagues with tasks too if I am quiet. I am never late, rarely have days off sick (even when I was suffering with morning sickness) I provide proof of all maternity appointments and always give 2 weeks notice at very least. However I am constantly getting picked on, whether its snidey comments, complaints to people higher up, everyone going silent when I walk into the room or blatantly being ignored or pushed out of conversation/ team talks.

I got digs thrown at me because our printer wont work? I don't use the printer for my own use so I don't know how that could be my fault?
I also have been spoken down on because I want to take holiday before Mat leave (which I am entitled to do) and by the sounds of it, I am not allowed?

I usually love working, but the last few weeks I am incredibly drained and unhappy. But I cant leave due to being pregnant and I really need the earnings before I go off and during MAT leave (I only get 6 weeks 90% pay then SMP but still)
I considered voicing it to HR, but they are close with colleagues and it would be incredibly awkward in the office
I just want to know what I can do as I am really struggling

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Nearly a year- I have been here long enough to qualify for MAT pay & leave and to come back to same role

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MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:11

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It has happened today for the first time- I started a task last night to finish today, a task for someone else that isn't urgent and I got a call to say their unhappy that its not done

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2 years- they got into a bad financial situation and a lot of the team left

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It's finished- I had finished it before I received the call.

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MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:13

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Pretty recent, about a month

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MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:14

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Sorry I'll explain better, this was an admin task, had no deadline or anything. Was given to me late yesterday afternoon on behalf of someone else. I started it yesterday, finished it today, sent it to the person its actually for, but the person who assigned me the task has complained.

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MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:19

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But my work ethic has not changed, I have been praised by more than one person of management... If I'm struggling or behind on things I always say (rare occurrence) so I would be fine with a complaint or talking too if it was deserved.
I have the least experience so I am still learning

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MrsPinkCock · 15/01/2025 15:19

Can you directly link the task issue to something connected to pregnancy?

MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:20

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No. Really strict on that, I work my full hours and stay late/ work through lunch hour if needed

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MrsPinkCock · 15/01/2025 15:19

Can you directly link the task issue to something connected to pregnancy?

What do you mean sorry? Does the complaint I received today link with my pregnancy?

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MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:21

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Yes full time

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MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:22

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I think I'm going to have too... I am all for constructive criticism/ feedback and help, but snidey comments and unnecessary complaints I feel aren't needed?

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MomToBe2025xx · 15/01/2025 15:24

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I see where your coming from lol, I have done all that needs doing today so I am cleaning database and have this open too. If i have urgent tasks/ things to do, then they are done.

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