working mommies

• 11-04-2009 10:57 AM

  stlcard_01 Joined on 08-31-2005 STLMOM to Christian 15, Brady 2 & edd 1/25/10 Posts 798

  working mommies Reply Contact I'm trying to get things lined up for maternity leave and my boss isn't helping at all.  I have no idea who is going to be helping out those 6 weeks, my boss has made no attempt to learn (or relearn) anything about my job, and I just have the feeling she is going to be calling me 20 times a day asking where all this stuff is b/c she isn't planning ahead like I am.  The girl who helped me out when I was gone w/ Brady is no longer here and besides, that was 3 years ago.  What if I went into labor today?  I feel so stressed out!  She's never paid taxes online, never paid royalties online, hasn't balanced a bank stmt in all the years I have been here...just little everyday things I do that she has no idea.  I don't want it to end up being all my fault when I get back.  Anyone else having problems, reservations or just plan panicing?  With the way the economy is right now, I just dont want to be told after I go out on leave that I am no longer needed.  I've been here almost 12 years.

• 11-04-2009 11:42 AM

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  KandyMx's3 Joined on 01-30-2008 TX Posts 269

  Re: working mommies Reply Contact Maybe you could bring it to her attention that she's/you're running out of time and that someone needs to be put in place to fill in for you. If she's not willing to do that then if I were you I would design like a protocol book for everything you do. Put examples of each input or example sheets all in one place. Lable everything you can for easy reference on your desk and just make it as easy as possible for someone to come into your desk and find the necessary items. I had to do this a couple of times just for extended periods of leave and then when I had my first son I had to do the same thing. It's always a good item to have at your disposal so if you're out for a while unexpectedly, outside of maternity leave, you'll have it available to help whoever fills in for you. If your boss won't help you get it organized and give you someone to train IMO I think this would probably be the best way to protect yourself. Good luck and don't let it stress you out hun!

• 11-04-2009 11:48 AM

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  Janis~BCwannaB Joined on 01-16-2001 Illinois Posts 459

  Re: working mommies Reply Contact  OK first off... take a deep breath and relax.  When I was getting ready to leave for Maternity leave with my son my co worker was just fine with learning things on her own.  I however was not comfortable with that.  I made a manual of my job duties.  Did not tell anyone. The day I went on leave ( I was being disabled early because of back issues) I simply set it on my bosses desk and told him that anything they may need to know is there.  Now, my job was not nearly as complicated as your sounds, but there were things that I did that no one knew I did.  They just got magically done.  That could be an option.  It is not your resposibilty to make sure your boss trains someone on your tasks.  That is his.her responsibilty.  If they choose to not have someone shadow you, that is his/her fault.    As far as the phone calls.  Don't answer the phone if you don't want to.  If you choose to call them back, WHEN IT IS CONVENIENT FOR YOU AND BABY, then so be it.   I would not go out of your way.  Procrastination on their part does not constitute an emergency on yours.  You are protected by FMLA laws, so if they threaten you with your job, you have a leg to stand on and a lawyer would be more than happy to take your case. I would continue to give gentle reminders and even say something to your HR department, that way it is documented that you have suggested someone be trained on your duties so you can recover at home with out worry.   Hope that helps, but so keep in mind you have laws that protect you and it is not your fault or responsibility.

• 11-04-2009 12:10 PM

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  stlcard_01 Joined on 08-31-2005 STLMOM to Christian 15, Brady 2 & edd 1/25/10 Posts 798

  Re: working mommies Reply Contact  I've been working on a accounting procedure book in my spare time for a few weeks now.  Have examples of everything so I guess I'm covered there.  I know your right...just relax & it will get done.  I guess it's just my OCD kicking in - LOL   As for medical leave...I know I'm protected during my leave but they have been on a downsizing kick in our stores this past few months & have let 2 managers go after they got back from vacation.  So they let them go on vacation then the minute they get back, they let them go.  This new guy is a jerk and both DH & I are worried about our jobs.  We also just found out that they are closing one of our stores and asking hourly workers to take a pay cut or go someplace else.  It's only a matter of time before they ask the management & office to do the same thing. Again, here's my overactive imagination kicking in.  One Day at a time - right?!?!?!

• 11-04-2009 1:19 PM

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  Hester Joined on 05-03-2009 Posts 62

  Re: working mommies Reply Contact Janis~BCwannaB:  OK first off... take a deep breath and relax.  When I was getting ready to leave for Maternity leave with my son my co worker was just fine with learning things on her own.  I however was not comfortable with that.  I made a manual of my job duties.  Did not tell anyone. The day I went on leave ( I was being disabled early because of back issues) I simply set it on my bosses desk and told him that anything they may need to know is there. Great advice!! And if they laid you off after, they would be on very shaky grounds legally I think.