To wonder if this was taking the piss

[pumpingmetalmusic]

Just interested in views.

Started a job end of February 2020.

Lockdown happened. Last day in work was 20th March.

Went back for two weeks in September, signed off sick.

Left end of November.

I guess either way it has happened now and can’t be changed?

I suppose so

Well stated like that, yes. Presumably there’s a backstory though.

Was this you or someone else?

People cant help it if they fall ill

In what way?

They didn’t predict the Covid lockdown and also didn’t predict they would need to sign off sick over 1 year later? Chances are they left so they wouldn’t be taking the piss with constant sick notes.

It's just life. Sometimes things don't go the way we expect. I wouldn't dwell on it. Get yourself better.

Chin up!

What

Yes, you're right it's totally taking the piss to not foresee a pandemic, a country going into lockdown and ending up so unwell that they felt the best choice was to resign. They should have looked into their crystal ball to find out they're about to be unwell and make sure they didn't inconvenience anyone.

Sorry if I misjudged your tone, but I think there's been too many people deciding they know more about their colleagues' health through this pandemic.

If you're the person in the post then you're not taking the piss if you know you've been honest. Any colleague giving you grief needs to shut up.

If it's not you and you're talking about someone else, then keep your nose out their business.

It was me.

@pumpingmetalmusic

It was me.

Then re read my post!!

All is OK OP.

How are you doing now?

I feel like I’ve lost a lot of confidence. Going to be going back to work soon and feels like years since I worked!

Then have faith in yourself. None of us could anticipate lockdown and you're not responsible for being ill.
It's easy to say from behind a screen, but be kind to yourself. It's been a tough year and you've had the misfortune of being unwell. To be ready to return to work shows you've overcome a lot.

I was honest but it was WRS which is partly why I feel a bit fraudulent. Stupid really.

Sounds like September to November you were ill and then you/ they decided it wasn't working out. That sounds a sensible timeframe. Ignore all the pandemic stuff, no one knew how it was all going to pan out.

We’re you working from home during lockdown or furloughed?

@pumpingmetalmusic

I was honest but it was WRS which is partly why I feel a bit fraudulent. Stupid really.

what is WRS?

WRS ?

Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't know what WRS means. I don't think I can comment without the full facts

Work related stress?

I was theoretically WFH but to be honest there was very little I could do. Work related stress yes.