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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, OP, I think you have two problems that you conflated into one and that has caused plenty of blowback from PPs.

The first problem is her performance and the issue of whether or not she is abusing flexibility and under reporting her work hours. The is purely a performance issue. It doesn't matter if she is pregnant, or ill, or having personal issues (pregnancy is not, in and of itself, a disability, and we set women's rights back a hundred years if we start looking at it as such.) That said, pregnancy complications are legit reasons to take allotted sick time and are a good reason to extend earn backs or the option of unpaid time off to address.

Your second problem is your concern about how her pregnancy affects your maternity leave. This is a personal issue, likely magnified by the fact that you are friends with her. You want her to step up, have your back, and deliver in the manner you want her to deliver so you can go on leave with no worries. The problem is, this is not really a fair request, if she is having a hard time, and your focus on this aspect makes you look insensitive. She is disappointing you in the friend arena, and that's not an appropriate reason for you to be upset with her, professionally.

IMO, separate the issues. Deal with her performance and deal with your anxiety about leave.

I hope this helps.[/quote]

Excellent advice! OP I definitely understand your frustration and hope you ignore most of the nasties here. PP is right on where you should focus your attention. [/quote]

Actually, I thought OP came across as really rude and unprofessional.[/quote]

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