Work advice please

[Goubear]

Hi, I have been at my job a long time & struggling for about 2 years. I am doing a job of 3 people and really want to walk out or get signed off sick and use it as my notice period as I can't face going back there. Any advice on how to proceed?

I was in your situation and got signed off sick with exhaustion (the doctor insisted, saying "Are you a director of this company? If not, what are you playing at?"). Nothing changed when I went back. It's partly to do with my helpful nature, it's virtually impossible to say no, especially when that would dump someone else with the ridiculous deadlines.

What I did was go freelance -- is that in any way an option for you? Working hard literally pays dividends when it's for yourself.

Get signed off, in that time look for a new job. Win for you and win for the company as if you’re struggling then it’s probably showing in your work.