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Depression and zero hours contract

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whatisforteamum · 07/02/2022 20:52

I battled severe depression and anxiety early last year.
I've never had time off sick though and worked for my current place for nearly 5 years with no lateness and only a couple of days off sick.
Recently though a couple of people left and were not replaced.
Now due to poor management everyone is taking annual leave so we are always one more short. The boss is leaving to be replaced by a colleague.
So 6 became 3.The days are 12 hours of a physical nature which is fine I find the lack of clarity worse tbh.
Insomnia and exhaustion have returned with increasing depression.
I feel burnt out and was warned I could breakdown.
However I'm reluctant to take sick leave.
I'm zero hours and concerned this would be seen as not coping.
I have told the manager verbally still no reassurances.
Agency will help a bit soon.If or when I don't know.
WWYD.Yes I am looking elsewhere too.

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Hunderland · 09/02/2022 01:30

If you're zero hours can you not just refuse some shifts?

whatisforteamum · 09/02/2022 16:10

Well I never have neither has anyone else.
Tbh they could just give me less in future.😪

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