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Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

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MrsJ
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Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Some of you know I'm out on maternity leave Chat Icon and my office has temp help to cover my desk while I'm gone.

I get 8 wks off (since I had a c-section) and I've made it really clear that I'm coming back.

The girl hired to cover for me while I'm out erased my voice mail and made it her own.

Is this right? I mean, she is only covering my desk, I am coming back - it's still my job. IMO, I don't think she should have done that.

What do you all think?
And - should I say anything?

Posted 5/9/06 7:13 PM
 
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Redhead
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

definitely don't think that is right Chat Icon

how dare she

Posted 5/9/06 7:14 PM
 

BaroqueMama
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Hmm. I don't know office etiquette, but I would think that if she is using the voicemail and people are trying to contact her, she would have to put her name on there. But then again, I don't really know. I'd still be po-ed because, hello, it's MY job. I'm territorial, I guess!

Posted 5/9/06 7:15 PM
 

Diane
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

I dont think what she did was right. Im not sure what I would say, or even say anything.
I would be P I S S E D!!!!!Chat Icon

Posted 5/9/06 7:15 PM
 

mrsmck
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Did the message say "this is so-and-so, and I'm covering for K." or did her message imply that you were no longer there??

Posted 5/9/06 7:15 PM
 

BaroqueMama
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by mrsmck

Did the message say "this is so-and-so, and I'm covering for K." or did her message imply that you were no longer there??



That's a good question. I think if it said she was covering, I wouldn't be as mad.

Posted 5/9/06 7:16 PM
 

Christine
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

It makes sense to me that she changed it since people are temporarily calling her while you are out.

Posted 5/9/06 7:19 PM
 

DebG
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

After what she did with your drawers and your personal stuff...well I would be pi$$ed!

Posted 5/9/06 7:21 PM
 

julz33
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by prncssrachel

Posted by mrsmck

Did the message say "this is so-and-so, and I'm covering for K." or did her message imply that you were no longer there??



That's a good question. I think if it said she was covering, I wouldn't be as mad.



Same here.

Posted 5/9/06 7:22 PM
 

MrsJ
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by mrsmck

Did the message say "this is so-and-so, and I'm covering for K." or did her message imply that you were no longer there??



it didnt say anything about me - at all

Posted 5/9/06 7:29 PM
 

saraH
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

hmm, i think i'd be annoyed but is she telling people that she talks to who she is? or is she making it like you were never there? people are weird and maybe if she thinks she can make others "forget" you, she'll have your job.

Posted 5/9/06 7:30 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

I would be fuming (since she didn't say anything about covering you). Can you call your boss or something and make it sound all innocent like you checked the voice mail and are concerned that your name is off it cause you don't want people to think you left the company?

Posted 5/9/06 7:32 PM
 

Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by MrsJ

Posted by mrsmck

Did the message say "this is so-and-so, and I'm covering for K." or did her message imply that you were no longer there??



it didnt say anything about me - at all



I'm in education so I'm not up on office etiquette but I would think that it should say, "Hello, you've reached Mary Smith. I'll be covering for ***** while she is out on maternity leave for the next few weeks. If you have a question or need to leave a message for either one of us please do so. I will return your call as soon as possible"

Posted 5/9/06 7:32 PM
 

MrsERod
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

give me your job #...i'll call tomorrow and ask for you, and see what the beyotch says!!! Chat Icon

Posted 5/9/06 7:37 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by MrsERod

give me your job #...i'll call tomorrow and ask for you, and see what the beyotch says!!! Chat Icon



OMG!!! I know you will too!!!

Posted 5/9/06 7:37 PM
 

BaroqueMama
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by MrsERod

give me your job #...i'll call tomorrow and ask for you, and see what the beyotch says!!! Chat Icon



Actually, that's a REALLY good idea. Then you'll know if she's out for your job or if she just has really poor office etiquette.

Posted 5/9/06 7:38 PM
 

saraH
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by MrsERod

give me your job #...i'll call tomorrow and ask for you, and see what the beyotch says!!! Chat Icon




thats an excellent idea. i think we should all call and ask for kathy

Posted 5/9/06 7:39 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by mrswask

I would be fuming (since she didn't say anything about covering you). Can you call your boss or something and make it sound all innocent like you checked the voice mail and are concerned that your name is off it cause you don't want people to think you left the company?



This is almost exactly what I was thinking.

Posted 5/9/06 7:41 PM
 

luvsun27
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Well....I think it's fine. I started a consulting job in January and I was sitting at someone's desk who was out on a medical leave. They gave me her extension, and I changed her voicemail. I was told to forward any calls that I could not help with to the boss.

When she came back to work...they moved my desk...gave me a different phone and she got hers back. I don't think there is anything wrong with it.

Posted 5/9/06 7:43 PM
 

MrsJ
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by MrsERod

give me your job #...i'll call tomorrow and ask for you, and see what the beyotch says!!! Chat Icon



OMG - good idea. Want to?

Posted 5/9/06 8:23 PM
 

traceyd
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Posted by MrsJ

Posted by MrsERod

give me your job #...i'll call tomorrow and ask for you, and see what the beyotch says!!! Chat Icon



OMG - good idea. Want to?



I definately think you should have someone do that!!! In my opinion she should've mentioned that she was covering for you on the voicemail

Posted 5/9/06 8:32 PM
 

pmpkn087
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

It is definately not right. You should re do it and tell her that she does not have the authority to change your voicemail.

Posted 5/9/06 8:35 PM
 

boosh1002
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

I would be mad too, there is a girl in my office that is out on maternity leave and we have someone covering for her also. All she does is use her computer, she didnt change the voice mail or anything like that. She even tells people when they call she is covering for her.

Posted 5/9/06 8:39 PM
 

Woodsy
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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

I think she should have her own voicemail message. Otherwise, if she places a call and leaves her call back #, people might think they have the wrong # and call back.

My secretary was out on maternity leave and the temp secretary changed the voicemail. It didn't mention the permanent secretary. I had no problem with this.

Posted 5/9/06 8:45 PM
 

tourist

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Re: Questions about my Job - While I'm out on Maternity

Maybe you should mention it to you boss & ask what people are being told. Don't accuse, just say you want to make sure no one is confused.

Message edited 5/9/2006 9:15:14 PM.

Posted 5/9/06 9:14 PM
 
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