[TomasWatkin1]

I've recently been diagnosed with depression, and has have my hours at work reduced temporally as told by doctor. I now do 8-00am - 1.00pm instead of usual 8.00am - 4.30pm.

My boss is happy with the arrangment, problem is theres a guy I work with and he makes comments about me leaving early and leaving him to carry on the job.

So should I say to the boss I'd like to go back to full time hours, as I feel a bit guilty leaving at 1.00 and leaving others to carry on without me.

[TWS]

tell him you're not leaving early you work part time there's a difference

or tell him you overheard the boss talking about making cuts and heard he was going to lose his job but you being such a start offered to go part time instead so he should really kiss your ass instead

[gashead]

Presumably your pay has been similarly cut, so as long as the company is happy, then there's no reason for you to feel guilty. You've been signed off sick, so if your colleague really is having to do two jobs once you've left for the day, he should take that up with the bosses, not you.

[haphash]

If you want to go back to full time hours then do so. If you are not ready then ignore your ignorant colleague, its none of his business. Has the reduced hours helped in any way?

[TomasWatkin1]

Originally Posted by gashead

Presumably your pay has been similarly cut, so as long as the company is happy, then there's no reason for you to feel guilty. You've been signed off sick, so if your colleague really is having to do two jobs once you've left for the day, he should take that up with the bosses, not you.

I only get paid for 25 hours a week, instead of the 40 if I was full time.

He says stuff like are you sloping off at 1 today. Today he said shame your going ealry again today, as I really could do with some help this afternoon.

[TomasWatkin1]

Originally Posted by haphash

If you want to go back to full time hours then do so. If you are not ready then ignore your ignorant colleague, its none of his business. Has the reduced hours helped in any way?

They have helped as I'm less tired and fresh as a daisy when I'm there

[TWS]

Originally Posted by TomasWatkin1

I only get paid for 25 hours a week, instead of the 40 if I was full time.

He says stuff like are you sloping off at 1 today. Today he said shame your going ealry again today, as I really could do with some help this afternoon.

you need to toughen up with him and say you are a part time member of staff you've done your hours and you're going home

[striing]

Plenty of people work part time for all different reasons. It's no one's business. The company can hire someone to do the other 15 hours if they want to.

Just concentrate on yourself OP. The other guy needs to grow up or shut up.

[gashead]

Originally Posted by TomasWatkin1

I only get paid for 25 hours a week, instead of the 40 if I was full time.

He says stuff like are you sloping off at 1 today. Today he said shame your going ealry again today, as I really could do with some help this afternoon.

You could always suggest, in a friendly way of course, that he speaks to your boss. If you want to be slightly patronising (), you could mention that based on current workload, your boss didn't think that reducing your hours would have any detrimental effect to the team, so maybe he (the boss) isn't aware of how hard your colleague works. If you want to basically tell him to STFU, explain that if you work a full day today, you'll be off for the next two days, so maybe he should make the best use of your help whilst you're there.

[Chizzleface]

If your boss is happy with the arrangement that's all that matters. Perhaps have a word with him about this other employee, though - the snarkiness shouldn't be happening if it's an arrangement made in good faith.

[technologist]

Originally Posted by striing

Just concentrate on yourself OP. The other guy needs to grow up or shut up.

and as you can do without the hassle and stress he is causing
- "your employer" have a duty to keep you in a state which does not cause your illness to get worse.

Being back at work can be a great help as you learn to escape depression -

[Visiting]

Originally Posted by striing

Plenty of people work part time for all different reasons. It's no one's business. The company can hire someone to do the other 15 hours if they want to.

Just concentrate on yourself OP. The other guy needs to grow up or shut up.

My sentiments exactly.

Next time your colleague moans, remind him you are only paid for 25 hours anyway, not sure if he is aware of that.

All the best to you!!

[Caltonfan]

Why should you feel guilty? if your happy with the arrangement and so is your boss

this other guy probably thinks he is being funny, joking with you, making these comments

[Smiggs]

As the situation been explain to your colleague? If so he's clearly a tool the quicker you recover the quicker the pressure is off him. If he does this again, have a quiet word explaining the situation as much as you are comfortable with if he's still at it then a quiet reminder, and then after a 3rd time to the boss.

[SmartTIIam]

If you can't work, you can't work. If you aren't being paid for hours you aren't doing, there is nothing to feel guilty about. Depression can be debilitating. Don't feel guilty.

[Achtung]

To me it sounds like he's jealous and he may also think that his workload has increased as a result of you being part-time. Nevertheless, he shouldn't be making these comments, you need to mention this to your boss and they need to bring it to his attention.

[TelevisionUser]

Originally Posted by TomasWatkin1

I only get paid for 25 hours a week, instead of the 40 if I was full time.

He says stuff like are you sloping off at 1 today. Today he said shame your going ealry again today, as I really could do with some help this afternoon.

In which case your colleague has zero justification for saying that and I would agree with the comment above. I hope that the treatment you're getting works but please be patient and good luck!

[Julzei]

Too many people feel obligated to work full time, if you can work part time and can afford it then thats fair enough.

[TomasWatkin1]

I've made my mind up, in the morning I'm going to tell my boss I wish to return to full time work. May even send him a text in next half hour

[1fab]

Originally Posted by TomasWatkin1

I've made my mind up, in the morning I'm going to tell my boss I wish to return to full time work. May even send him a text in next half hour

What did you think of the comments people made on your thread?

[Dixie Scott 106]

Originally Posted by 1fab

What did you think of the comments people made on your thread?

Very helpful indeed. Although I feel I'm letting my workmates down by leaving early, I work with about 14 people yet only 1 has an issue with me and my bosses arrangement on me only do 25 hours a week.

[1fab]

Originally Posted by Dixie Scott 106

Very helpful indeed. Although I feel I'm letting my workmates down by leaving early, I work with about 14 people yet only 1 has an issue with me and my bosses arrangement on me only do 25 hours a week.

The boss could easily get another part-timer to cover those hours if needed. Your colleague is having a laugh with you. You could just banter back about him having more money than you or something.

[florene.t21]

What's with the two identities then? Are we TomasWatkin1 or Dixie Scott 106?

Either way, I am surprised that a decision to change your hours back to full-time is being taken on the basis of 1 x for, 13 plus you plus your boss presumably against...

[lesleyanne]

Originally Posted by TomasWatkin1

I've made my mind up, in the morning I'm going to tell my boss I wish to return to full time work. May even send him a text in next half hour

Why? Not because of what your idiot colleague has been saying,?

[Ruby_Sparkles]

Originally Posted by florene.t21

What's with the two identities then? Are we TomasWatkin1 or Dixie Scott 106?

Either way, I am surprised that a decision to change your hours back to full-time is being taken on the basis of 1 x for, 13 plus you plus your boss presumably against...

Thank goodness for that, I thought I was losing my marbles then, so Tomas & Dixie are one and the same lol.

I would have gone to see my doctor first for his advice as you could be going back to work full time too soon which could end up you having to be off work again, quite possibly having to go on sick leave altogether, he'd have sommat to moan about then. I guess its your decision. Hope it works out, I'm glad I don't work with that colleague of yours, he sounds like he has no compassion or understanding whatsoever about depression and how debilitating it can be.