Ain’t That a Bitch?!

Today I had a rude awakening.

As you know, I’m about to have a new baby, and I work full time. My company also does not offer maternity leave-something that never crossed my mind when I accepted the position.

We have mostly been working remotely since the panini started, but now they want everyone to come back to the office full time beginning in August.

I am absolutely dreading it.

I asked my boss about continuing to work remotely or even a hybrid schedule, as literally everything I do can be done in the comfort of my home, and she said that unfortunately our big boss has decided not to offer either.

That truly felt like a slap in the face.

I have taken on a bigger role (minus the bigger pay) doing a lot more work than usual and a lot more work that I haven’t even been trained to do. I haven’t complained once. They know I’m expecting, but they don’t care that remote work would be easier for me.

As soon as she told me that my request could not be fulfilled, I immediately began to think of a way to quit. A company that cares so little for their employees, particularly mothers/expectant families…to not even offer maternity leave is just pitiful. They weren’t even open to working with me-just flat out said no.

Unfortunately this is how many businesses operate. As long as they are getting their needs met, they couldn’t care less about you. No matter if you’re a good worker or not.

I recently read an article about more and more people quitting their job if not given the opportunity to work from home. I completely understand it. Why waste 8 hours in an office when you can get the job done at home. I don’t know how companies expect any of us to go back to the way things were. Everybody was miserable and never had time for themselves or their families. The panorama helped many of us see that there is so much more to life.

Luckily I’ll be out on FMLA not too long after our return to work…but during those 12 weeks I’ll have off, please believe I’ll be looking for employment elsewhere.

The ultimate goal is to eventually work for myself. I know that will require much more hard work and longer hours, but guess what-the only person I’ll have to answer to is myself.

Pray for me y’all. I don’t have a poker face AT ALL. I’m going to be in the office looking at everyone crazy 😂. I hope and pray God guides me in the right direction for my sanity and for my peace.

Oh and if y’all know who’s hiring-hit me up! 😌