I am currently signed off, I have a chronic pain condition and stress makes it flare, so the note, ten weeks now says "pain and mental health issues" and I am due back March 1st on a phased return.
I've had so much support in the time I've been off, from gp, specialists etc. But as I'm feeling better, I realised I cannot return to my role. It's too much pressure, responsibility etc.
I applied for a job within my company on Monday, interviewed and was offered today. All a bit whirlwind the departments don't talk to one another, or even in the same location etc. Multi academy trust.
It's a big pay reduction, less direct responsibility, going from project management to associate on another project.
I have real self esteem issues and confidence issues now, and I am literally shaking at the thought of telling my boss. I appreciate it might be my anxiety head thinking, but have I done something awful?
In my head it's the most logical solution because I cannot return to my role. I'd end up signed off again. It's within the same company so they stop paying me sick pay and start making money. But I've had a complete panic thinking I've done something illegal and I'm going to be sacked.