work is making things so difficult

[Mrs Hendo]

Hi guys

Just wanting some advice... I work for one of australias largest health funds, I am currently full time in their call centre, and it is an incredibly stressful job. I have just found out I am preg again after 9 miscarriages and I have been told by my psychologist and my dr to lower my stress levels dramatically or else it most likely will happen again.

My work environment is very negative and I have asked to go part time, they refused outright even with a medical cert. I asked to work a later shift like 11.30 - 7.30 permanantly,( we normally have rotating rosterss so one week you might do 8-4 but the next 12 - 8) and you only get your rosters a few weeks in advance so it is really hard to make plans for scans and things. I have almost no sick leave left, and I just don't know what to do. I can't look for another job because I get paid Mat leave and really really cheap health insurance, but i can't risk having another miscarriage either.

I just don't know what to do?

[tellytubby]

i have no advice, just wanted to send you a big hug
i hope things work out for you xx

[Pony]

Have you got a union rep?

[Mrs Hendo]

Hi guys,,

thanks for the encouragement.. Yes i have a union rep.. I am planning to see her today.. I think i am just gonna have to sit down with my centre manager and just tell her straight out i have to go part time for at least 8 weeks, give her my doctors letter and not give them any room to move.