MSE Pregnancy Club VII

Krystaltips

Hubby was on the phone to his sister when the lady parts popped up on screen... He nearly fell out of his chair, was hilarious.... Next one has nekkid winkies in... Not sure I wanna see those!

Sami_Bee

Bear_family wrote: »

Thanks for asking. She's not really said anything to me, other than (that's so cute I want to vomit) referring to my other half wearing a baby carrier with a teddy in for 20 mins to get used to it. She also told me I should sit next to a certain client when the team went out for lunch today so we could talk about babies (his wife is due in a week) but on the other end of the table so she didn't have to listen. Do these type of things count as harrassment?

I just know she feels uncomfortable me talking about my pregnancy for 2 reasons.
1, she hasn't got a clue
2, the conversation doesn't revolve around her!

Had an interesting conversation with my facilities manager who asked if my working hours were ok as I could change them to suit me and lots of other interesting facts.

One heads up if anyone is around paint or printers in an office. Stay away from paint because of the solvents and don't change toner cartridges because of the chemicals. Learn something new every day.

How are you, elle?

Bearx

Yep as Mrs T said, She is treating you differently/saying things that make you feel uncomfortable that is in paraphrased layman's terms the definition of harassment

feelinggood_2

Was wondering why I was so tired, then realised that it is 10pm! Hopefully OH will be home soon so I can make some dinner and go to bed!

tiamai_d

Awww, I'm getting lttle kicks in the bladder, not so bad right now but when it's a bit bigger it had better not be doing that.

Bear family, I agree with Mrs.T. Keep a diary of every smarmy little comment. My boss with DS2 was like this, I was refered to as 'Pregnant Polly' infront of everyone, customers included. Snide little toad. :mad: Keep your chin up hun.

searching_me

krystal my OH just turned around and said natural women are better anyway ... you gotta love him x

Sami_Bee

Krystaltips wrote: »

I wouldn't put much faith in the government changing the way maternity leave is set up any time soon... They've been saying they would change the length of time maternity pay is paid from 9 months to 12 about 2 years ago but have never actually commited to giving a date to it...

They only changed it to 9mths 2yrs ago I should know coz my and my bezzie missed out on it

Peeps have you not heard of "The Sex Education Show" before??
This is the 2nd series, My OH likes watching because there are boobs and he fancies the plastic woman who presents it, 39 my bum!! I've heard rumours she actually about 10yrs older than she claims

Bear_family

Thanks, Mrs T and Sami. I'm keeping a record and will see how it goes.

In her own little way she things she's being funny.

This is her first management position. I did think about mentioning her comments to our overall boss, our editor, to have a word, rather than going straight to HR, as I sit next to this woman and could do without the hassle if she kicks off after being hauled into HR.

Bearx

searching_me

yer sami i watched it before... i dont like her but i like the programme x

Sami_Bee

Bear_family wrote: »

Thanks, Mrs T and Sami. I'm keeping a record and will see how it goes.

In her own little way she things she's being funny.

This is her first management position. I did think about mentioning her comments to our overall boss, our editor, to have a word, rather than going straight to HR, as I sit next to this woman and could do without the hassle if she kicks off after being hauled into HR.

Bearx

If you check ur grievance procedure it will prob say try to sort it with ur manager before going to HR anyway, best to follow things to the letter so ur whiter than white if she kicks up a fuss about it:cool:

Her thinking she's funny is not the point, the harassment rules basically say its not about the intention of the person saying the things but how it makes you feel.

elle_gee

BF, I agree with the others - keep a note of what she says, and also the people around at the time and the situation.

Half the time the comments my line manager used to aim at me were said at the same time as a senior manager was around - like her shouting out "Oh yes, I'd love a cup of tea Lyns" was her way of trying to show them how important she was and that she had a minion to run around for her.. :rolleyes: :cool: