Desperate to resign

[GoinSouth]

For various reasons, I am almost at breaking point with my job. My mental and physical health is suffering - in tears most days, high blood pressure, palpitations, shaking, inability to concentrate. I don't want to say too much for fear of outing.

I have tried my absolute best with this job for several years pushing through despite feeling as though I'm banging my head against a brick wall for the majority of the time but recent developments have brought matters to a head and I just don't feel I can continue.

With organisational changes implied, which could produce redundancies although nothing at all confirmed, and no idea when - I wonder if it would be appropriate to ask for voluntary redundancy at this stage, or whether I simply submit my resignation? It won't be easy on one salary but I cannot live my life like this - no job is worth losing one's mental health over.

Hand hold would be really appreciated.

You have nothing to lose by asking for a redundancy arrangement. If the answer is no perhaps consider taking sick leave before resigning. You do sound sick from the situation. That would allow you a break, time to recover and consider options. I'm sorry you are in such a state, I've been there myself, I hope things get better for you soon.

@Vikingintraining

You have nothing to lose by asking for a redundancy arrangement. If the answer is no perhaps consider taking sick leave before resigning. You do sound sick from the situation. That would allow you a break, time to recover and consider options. I'm sorry you are in such a state, I've been there myself, I hope things get better for you soon.

Thank you for your response. There's no question of considering options for me.. I'm at the end.. the situation is not going to go away, that much is clear after all these years. I know it's incredibly risky leaving a job without one to go to but not sure I can last until I do find one. I'm trying to take each day as it comes and not rush off to the docs for anti-depressants, or turn to the bottle.. but I feel as if I'm on the edge..

I really wouldn't do that unless voluntary redundancy is offered - some employers will try to get out of having to pay out unless they need to.

What I lean is, if you need to leave then leave for you.

If you would be staying on the potential of redundancy pay, then it's different

Definitely ask about redundancy and consider if you would benefit from a chunk of time off either on sick leave or unpaid leave.
No jobs worth losing your health over