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[quote=Anonymous]Hi - I'm 37 weeks pregnant and about to go on maternity leave.  I work in a VERY small office (4 people, plus a bunch of contractors).  My closest co-worker, who works for me but who I also consider a friend, is also pregnant, very early.  Although I have a toddler also, my pregnancy seems to have been easier than hers - limited morning sickness, etc.  For what it's worth, she does consider herself a 'wuss' when it comes to sickness etc.

Our office is extremely flexible.  Telecommuting once a week, flexible hours, etc.  Relatively low pay.  Since she found out she was pregnant, she has been out / late an extreme amount.  I'd say she's taken a day off every week and come in late at least half the time she's there (she does tell me that morning that she will be late - doesn't just show up late).  Because I'll need her to cover a lot of things for me while I'm out, I feel like I have no recourse to say anything. I NEED her to stay and be as productive as she can be.  Perhaps it is partially my fault for being so flexible, talking to her as a friend rather than as a subordinate, etc - but part of me wants to be like, "are you kidding?  You'd never be able to do this in another office.  Suck it up like everyone else on earth, get some Zofran if you need it, and work (your very easy hours which end at 4pm anyway).  That's what I've been doing."

I do take time off too - for appointments etc - but I always respond immediately to emails and never just say "I'm not feeling well, will be in late."  As I said, I need her to be proactive during my leave, but there's no way to know if this is in preparation for that (ie she can slack while I'm still there).  I definitely can't piss her off at this point, but I'm frustrated.

Thoughts appreciated![/quote]

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