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Jobhunting while on stress leave

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  • 17-10-2016 12:16pm
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    LegacyUser
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    I've had a lot of problems at work of late - the kind that can't be resolved without me being railroaded (issues are around financial irregularities that I highlighted). My doctor has recommended going on indefinite sick leave due to stress and I'm inclined to agree as I can't take much more. I know there are legal protections for me but I am also willing to admit defeat for my own sanity.

    Realistically though I know it's unlikely I'll ever return to my employer and so I am on the hunt for a new role. My question is around etiquette I suppose when seeking a new job on long-term sick leave from another. I could just resign from my current job I know but from the money side I couldn't sustain that - but I also can't face going in any more.

    I suspect the reference I would get from my current employer would be minimal at best, and I'm wondering what companies would think of me being out on sick leave and interviewing with them, and how I would go about explaining it? I'm a middle manager if that makes any difference.


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    Mrs OBumble
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    Don't tell them you're out on sick leave!

    Is the situation you're involved in know about publically? If so, then folks in your industry can probably guess why you're leaving even if you don't say. And if it's not public knowledge, then you probably cannot say anything about it in interviews anyway.

    Just apply for jobs, and tell them that you're looking for new challenges or something similar.


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