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I am 36 and have a lot of experience in my industry. I am a manager. I have worked for my current employer for 20 months.
Last year my marriage broke down and I left my abusive husband. The department I worked in was very supportive. In March I had to move department, due to our department closing. The new department wasn't supportive at all. I tried to book annual leave to move into a house and was denied because they felt I hadn't been there long enough. One of my managers told me I was weak when I got upset at work, they changed my shifts to late shifts meaning that I didn't see my kids (apart from taking them to school) for a week and a half.
The divorce is horrible. Exh has continued being abusive and I just broke, in the end. I have been off with depression and anxiety for 8 weeks. Work appear supportive, but have already mentioned that I may have to be replaced if I don't return soon. They keep saying they need me back as they are short staffed. They have arranged counselling, I have had 1 session which actually made me feel worse. The counsellor told me, that my work was awf and I should leave.
Anyway, I have enough money to live for about 3 months so thinking of handing my notice in. Being able to spend the summer with my kids and settle us all into our new life (we have had move area as I could not afford a home in the area we lived in).
I thought I would look for a job and give me reason as leaving as simply that. After a tough year, I needed time to sort myself out and concentrate on my kids. How would that sound to potential employers?
Leaving work is a risk, in case I dont find anything. The job market can be quite difficult and I don't know how employers will react to my time off sick.
Any advice would be welcome. Thanks.
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Pandora79 · 19/06/2018 06:04
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