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Too anxious to hand in sick note

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JH20000 · 31/03/2025 09:13

I know this may sound a bit silly to hand it in but I’ve had a really really rubbish time of it at work lately. Had a thread on here recently about my boss who is a complete micromanager and nit picks at everything I do. My anxiety has gone through the roof and I’ve been feeling really unwell with it all. One of my colleagues has also joined in and has been berating me also. No performance issues etc so not sure where it’s coming from.

Tried to push through it, but every day last week I had him constantly berating me to the point I was in tears most of the working week. spoke to GP on Friday evening who signed me off for two weeks and started me on new medication. I’m now experiencing side effects of these meds.

It’s a busy month for my profession so I’m now terrified to hand it in. I feel sick with anxiety on how he’ll respond and my gut feeling is that he won’t like it one bit.

Not sure what I’m looking for, but wanted to get my feelings written down!

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Elicitcoffee · 31/03/2025 09:14

It doesn’t sound like this is the job for you op

rubyslippers · 31/03/2025 09:15

I think you need to find a new job
send your sick note in and start looking

JH20000 · 31/03/2025 09:16

Elicitcoffee · 31/03/2025 09:14

It doesn’t sound like this is the job for you op

Definitely and I spent some time last week applying for a couple of similar roles in other companies.

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GivingUpFinally · 31/03/2025 09:28

Send your sick note in and follow company sickness procedure to the full extent. They won't have anything to come back at you with.

Frankly, change your mind set. Their actions have caused you to be ill, and have given you poor mental health. While thay is a problem for you, you are sorting it out. It's not your problem you are leaving them short handed. It's theirs for not treating you well.

And as others have said. Use the time off to find another position and relax where you can. Hope you feel more yourself soon

NoTouch · 31/03/2025 11:04

If you were in work last week there is no rush for the sick note as you can self certify the first few days. Can you send in via courier/get someone else to drop it in for you?

CCLCECSC · 31/03/2025 11:06

My recent sick note was only available electronic; surgery emailed it to me and I emailed on to my manager. Is this an option?

ThisZanyPinkSquid · 31/03/2025 14:36

This is work place bullying! Please take this higher. As for the sick line can it be scanned/photo taken and emailed or someone else take it in for you?

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