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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. For your information, I did not take FMLA. I used my sick leave and annual leave as I'm a government employee. And can you believe that even though I had a detailee covering me, my boss still contacted me on maternity leave? And I'm not a super important person. I'm making $105K as a GS-13, which in my opinion does not constitute around the clock service. This is not "the world is going to end" work. Yes, I consider my job a career. I'm a good employee. But you know what? I was sick for three days because I felt like I could not relax or rest while I was actually sick. I'm not a person who takes leave, except for the birth of my child and a major surgery I had three years ago for a life threatening illness. [b]I can't believe how many people feel the need to be plugged in and working 24/7. I don't think that is very healthy.[/b] [/quote]

A PP here and I agree somewhat.  I am not saying that you are wrong.  It just seems to me that you need to learn to effectively manage YOUR specific boss. [/quote]

np, with similar seniority to you OP, and I agree that this is more about you and your boss's relationship. What is she so anxious about that she crosses this boundary with everyone when they are sick?  Her behavior is impairing your health and making it worse. You need to both set firmer boundaries (over email) and figure out how to address whatever the real problem is.

This thread makes me glad that my boss always makes it a point to reply to "I'm sick" emails with "rest up" or some such. No pressure at all. [/quote]

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