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Is 2 weeks enough to recover from burnout?

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Fedupofmyjob · 09/06/2025 11:04

That is what the dr gave me. They said they could extend it if needed. I am dreading to go back to work. Just want to hand up my resignation, but I have 3 months notice. On the other hand I need the income. Income vs mental health?

I want to start feeling well again so I can update my cv and start job hunting.

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Fedupofmyjob · 09/06/2025 19:03

MrsBellamy · 09/06/2025 18:26

It took me around 3 months to fully recover, mine was also a mixture or workload and politics, and I also felt that I had to leave.

my doctor gave me a mixture of 2 week or 4 week lines during that time, just have to keep going back to doctor. I did also access counselling through my employer. I did take around the first 2-3 weeks just to sleep and rest before I was able to think about any self help strategies etc.

I did go back to the same job and although the workload is still very high I’m much more equipped to handle it now. My boss also handed in her notice and she was one of the main reasons for my stress. I feel much better now, I’m currently back at work full time for 4 months since my sick leave. My toxic boss left around 3-4 weeks ago now.

Thanks. Glad it all worked out for you at the end. I don’t think there is a way I could go back to that job.

I have 2 stressors:

I am being discriminated because of age and I believe somehow managed out. They want young people who can put all hours and can climb the corporate ladder.

The job itself is quite stressful. Client facing, high expectations on utilisation, constant deadelines, new client, projecrs, feedbacks, politics, etc. You really have to be physically and mentally your best.

I dread the thought of going back. Looking at the ladies in Sainsbury’s and thinking maybe I do something like that .

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MrsBellamy · 09/06/2025 19:11

@Fedupofmyjobif I were you, I would take advantage of whatever sick leave you can depending you your own employment T&Cs and financial circumstances, then once you start to feel better then start to think about if you want to update CV and move on to something less stressful.

in the meantime make your only focus to be rest and recovery, it will likely be at least a couple of weeks of nothing at all before you will have the energy or headspace to make any real sort of plan, but take your time and be kind to yourself in the interim

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Fedupofmyjob · 09/06/2025 19:15

MrsBellamy · 09/06/2025 19:11

@Fedupofmyjobif I were you, I would take advantage of whatever sick leave you can depending you your own employment T&Cs and financial circumstances, then once you start to feel better then start to think about if you want to update CV and move on to something less stressful.

in the meantime make your only focus to be rest and recovery, it will likely be at least a couple of weeks of nothing at all before you will have the energy or headspace to make any real sort of plan, but take your time and be kind to yourself in the interim

Will do. Thank you. I don’t even want to go and pay may notice.

I loved the first 3 years and my colleagues are great. I am grateful for the experience despite ending this way.

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Fedupofmyjob · 10/06/2025 03:48

celticprincess · 09/06/2025 13:26

I took 6 months on full pay. Had an absolute breakdown. Teacher. Wanted to resign immediately. GP told me not to. Gave me a sick note 4 weeks at a time. When occupational health deemed me fit to return around the 6 month mark I handed in my resignation with immediate effect. It was accepted. So if you can take the 3 month notice period as sick leave then do it. Explain to your GP and they should support. If you don’t get as much sick pay then take what you are entitled to.

This is a good idea. I guess after a long sickness they would have already made arrangements to cover your work and will accept resignation with immediate effect.

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