To not want to go back to work?

[Tintackedsea]

I've been off for the last six weeks following a big operation. I've got another week until my sickline runs out. I'm dreading going back. My recovery has been slow and tough and I've had to look after my elderly parents (cancer, dementia etc) and that's been hard but has also been much easier because I'm not at work and I can ring the gp or answer the consultant's email or whatever.

I'm fed up with my job. 20 years of the same old shite. I won't be promoted (holy hell, the politics...!) and my experience and expertise are utterly dismissed.

I've a hankering to explode my life and do something else. I've other (less lucrative) skills that I could definitely do.

But 3 kids, main wage, house etc.

Is what I'm feeling normal? Does no one want to go back to work? Do I just head down and keep on? I'm good at my job but fucking hell I'm bored.

Is this my moment to change?

I reckon it's normal. Lots of people feel that way after a holiday. 6 weeks off is a long time and you have a lot on your plate. Why not return and see how it goes? No harm in looking for something else in the meantime. You can also look for something else when you're back. Maybe look for some training to help you too?

Just had 3 weeks off and I cried 3 times the day before I was due back. I couldn't face it!
I put the lottery on four times in the hopes I'd win and wouldn't have to go back.

I was fine. By lunch time I was glad I was back in routine.

Go back, but make your plans!