Stressed at work but cant leave for 9 weeks

[GlitterMum]

Thanks Tash, I am guarenteed my job when I return to work, Its standard with the banks. I also have the option of taking my role part-time when I return.
I would be happy to lower my work hours or maybe do less days but that will mean that my Mat leave will be reduced as well.
I need to just try not to stress if I dont hit my targets. my target have just been increased by 110% and the corss sales that we need to get are incredible. They have also changed the bonus struncture so its impossible to get your bonus.
I have been stting here thinking about what is stressing me out and its the 3 or so teleconferences a week that we have to log on too to explain why we havnt hit our targets, what we are going to do more of to get people in to buy houses.
the target are just way too high. I have to lend at least a million dollars a week to even get close. People are just not buying in this area. Also our lending criteria has changed and people just cant afford the deposits that are needed.

[Madissun]

No advice sorry hun, just

Hope it gets better for you soon.

[GlitterMum]

Thanks Madissun
You have made me feel that lil bit better

[fionas]

I'd do a few things - go and see your manager and explain that you're feeling stressed and that it's no good for the pregnancy.

You might find that they tell you that they have to be seen to be go, go, go but secretly they know that the targets are more than a stretch.

Definitely ask if you can be reassigned to a different area too.

[Mum2SweetCs]

Hi Bee

Can you work from home for a few days? saves you time travelling.

Hope it gets better soon

[GlitterMum]

Cheers Fiona, My manager is great and I know she supports me 100% bt I come off probation in 4 weeks and might see if I can hold off until then. I have been told that I am doing a brilliant job and they are very happy with me but dont want to cause any waves. As soon as Oct 1 comes I will def talk to her. That is a fantacstic idea.

I am sure I can hold off 4 weeks. it just gets to me in the evenings when I think about work the next day and how many sales I need to get. I end up a blubbering mess and cant eat anything. I have been off my food for the past 2 weeks which is soooo not like me at all.

[Mak]

Bee84 - it is horrible to be stressed out about work. Is there anything you can do on the way home to unwind? Some meditation, music, walking when you get home for 30mins - whatever helps you relax?
I have had to work really hard to detach myself from work before I walk in the door at home or to pick up my kids.
I also have tried to stop worrying about what might be....IYKWIM. It has taken lots of practice but honestly I look back at my time before and wish I had not given work so much of me. I do a great job still but I don't pay a personal price for it.
I hope things settle down soon for you - good luck!

[GlitterMum]

Thanks Mak,
What a great idea. I will try that. I live across the road from a beautiful park. Before I even step through the door I might go for a 15- 20 minute walk.
Might shift the focus and help me to forget for the night.

Thanks so much. will let you know how I go
xx