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To think I could get sacked?

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Katybbb · 27/01/2025 12:51

I work from home mainly and have been logging off randomly, turning up late. My marriage ended and all I have done is cry, my ex and I were together for 20 years and I am really struggling since the split. I have been to the doctor and he has given me some antidepressants but I had a meeting with work and they said they didn’t want to go down the disciplinary route. I can’t lose my job and know what I have done is wrong.

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Guttedandblue · 27/01/2025 12:55

Yes, get your GP to sign you off work for a few weeks. You are unwell so you need to be treated as such. Disciplinary action would not be appropriate or even legal at this stage.

murasaki · 27/01/2025 12:54

Does your workplace have an employee assistance programme you could call? It does sound like they're being sympathetic but maybe getting signed off for a bit would help.

TinyMouseTheatre · 27/01/2025 12:54

User79853257976 · 27/01/2025 12:53

It sounds like they are being understanding. You need to get signed off though until you are ready to work properly.

I think being signed off work would be useful too OP Flowers

Ellieostomy · 27/01/2025 12:54

I’m sorry this is happening. Work seem to be understanding, I think you should explain the situation, hope they don’t take further action on your previous behaviour and get signed off by the doctor until you’re better.

Qwerty94u4b · 27/01/2025 12:53

Sorry to hear that OP. Have you explained the situation to your manager? Not saying you have to but wondering whether it would help them to support you through this time

TinyMouseTheatre · 27/01/2025 12:53

It sounds as though your Employer is being sympathetic, what makes you think you'll be sacked?

Going to the GP and getting antidepressants is a good start, have you been offered counselling too or is this something that you can access through work?

User79853257976 · 27/01/2025 12:53

It sounds like they are being understanding. You need to get signed off though until you are ready to work properly.

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