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Title thread says it all really.

I'm a teacher and I hate it. I used to really love it. I've had a baby and now I've gone back to work I really don't enjoy it. It's not like I want to be at home with baby either I just don't want to do my job.

DH said only really lucky people enjoy their jobs and I should be lucky that I have a job at all.

I'm well paid and only have to work 3 days

I know I just have to suck it up and do it. I don't know what I'd rather do. Feel a bit depressed I think at the moment, lack energy and motivation.

I feel like I'm letting the kids, the school and myself down. I'd rather spend the day in bed

Thanks James!

Getting signed off means you visit the GP, explain how you are feeling. They may or may not (but usually do) sign you off work for a period.

You then ring your HT and tell them your GP has signed you off. You do not have to explain why.

When you go back, you will have a 'return to work' interview to check you are up to the job. It is likely Occupational Health will want to see you if you are off for x weeks (depends on authority, I think).

I found Teacherline to be helpful, although I know others haven't. It was just nice to have someone impartial to listen to me.