Struggling

LegacyUser · 25-02-2019 10:42PM #1

After a very tough few years at work, I am at burnout. The last year has been incredibly difficult at work, due to a variety of factors.

I need time off, both mentally and physically.

I am worried about taking time off for a few reasons

1. My other half and I are in the process of buying a house, I am worried that if I take time off sick during these few weeks that I will have to explain it to the bank when we wish to draw down the mortgage, in terms of my payslip (I don't get paid sick leave)
2 We are also worried that if I am out sick during these few weeks for either stress or exhaustion that it could effect my ability to get mortgage protection insurance?

sReq | uTeK · 26-02-2019 08:27PM

Houses will be a plenty as will the opportunity to get back a steady flow of unbroken pay cheques,your mental health and well being if a breakdown occurs, well that's a whole different ball game.

Mind yourself, the rest will work itself out.

whiskeyman · 27-02-2019 09:23AM

Have you tried your best to address the issues causing the burnout?
Are you getting time to yourself to relax / recharge?
Are you eating well?
Can you talk to your boss / partner how to tackle these issues?
Do you have any breaks planned?

Taking a break might seem like a great idea, but what happens after?

I think your first point of call should be your GP to be honest.
Best of luck.

Rubberchikken · 27-02-2019 08:45PM

you need to speak to your gp and if you can, your boss.
no job is worth getting stressed over.
i realise you're in the middle of house purchase/mortgage etc but if you get sick to the point where you would need to be hospitalized, what will happen then?

Struggling

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