Phobia about returning to work

Wondering if anyone has the same situation.. My boss after knowing about my pregnancy, did not reduce my work load but increase more. On top of my daily work, i was asked to manage 6 additional projects. There are days i have 6-7 meetings. The prolonged sitting and OT etc, weekend standby resulted in slight bleeding in Feb. Even after this incident, he did not relent. If i respond to slowly on a weekend if there is escalation, he pinged me on Saturday night. In Mar i had another bleeding cause weekend on standby, do OT until 8pm and many meetings. Finally doctor gave me one month HL. Next week i am going back, i am not sure if he is going to drill me again. I cant report him to MOM cause i have hit the salary threshold. Not sure what to do... #firstbaby

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Super Mum

Salary is important, but your health and baby’s health is much more important. Go back to work and do your best, but put your foot down about not overworking. If it results in threats, meet up with HR or a higher up boss and let them know that you’ll be working within reasonable limits, but will also do everything in your power to protect your baby’s life. If the work is beyond what you can manage at the moment, ask if no pay leave from now till your delivery is feasible. Leaving the company all together is a drastic last resort measure. But really, losing the baby or having a baby that doesn’t grow well is not worth the salary and abuse at work. Please take care...

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Speak to your manager please

4y ago

Spoken but no use. Sigh