heretoreaditall2019
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Yep, it’s really easy there’s not a burden of proof or anything. I would do it, especially as it sounds as if you’re prepared financially.Hello all
Basically I would like to get signed off work for a bit but I’m not sure how to go about it. Can I literally just go to the Dr and say “I’m not coping with this, can you sign me off?” and they’ll do it?
The reason is a very close family member is dying - probably in the next week /two weeks. She’s been ill for a while but I’m finding it really really hard now.
On top of that I have just started a new job in a new city. It’s similar to my old job but still a lot of newness/change. I’m also having to do a different type of work which I didn’t know I would have to do and I really hate it. I’m finding it really hard to concentrate and can’t keep on top of my work.
It’s not helping that there is zero scope to go into the office, so I’m just sitting at home thinking about how much I hate the work and crying over my poorly aunty.
I’m actually thinking about leaving the job already, but for now I think maybe if I can be signed off it will give me time to spend with my family and then re-assess.
Any help appreciated
I had a horrific time with my employer whilst pregnant & my midwife kept pushing for me to get signed off, one day my husband shut my laptop and signed me off for us. Got the note same day all over email & forwarded it, doctor renewed it every x weeks and I don’t regret a thing. The immediate relief you feel when you’re clear just to look after yourself and not have to contact anyone else is immeasurable, would recommend to anyone struggling.