Theo
11-08-05, 16:00
Hello everyone (or anyone who happens to read this)
I have been signed off work since June 16 and this morning received a letter from my HR department which has put me in a bit of a quandary.
In this message of doom they informed me that I will not receive any more normal wages only statutory sick pay from the end of this month. Even though this is not much of a surprise I had been informed by my boss that I was entitled to 13 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks three quarters pay (company policy). This is not only wrong but very far off the mark. I rang my HR dept to find out if a mistake had been made but was told the letter was correct.
Anyway, my problem is that I have a number of overheads I need to pay each month and the statutory sick pay is not going to cover them by a long way. Also, I really dislike my job and have a problem getting there due to panic attacks (there are a lot bridges and main roads). I have been wanting to leave there for over a year now but have felt trapped as I have had so much time off due to panics. This new development has felt like I have to make a decision and make it quick. I know there are other areas of Bristol (where i live) where i know i'd be more happy working and probably other jobs i'd find more enjoyable. I feel that i should hand in my notice and take a chance finding some temporary work to tide me over. This whole thing has made me feel quite anxious as I am not very good at making decisions.
If anyone has any advice, words of wisdom or an opinion I would very much appreciate hearing them.
Thanks for your time
Theo
I have been signed off work since June 16 and this morning received a letter from my HR department which has put me in a bit of a quandary.
In this message of doom they informed me that I will not receive any more normal wages only statutory sick pay from the end of this month. Even though this is not much of a surprise I had been informed by my boss that I was entitled to 13 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks three quarters pay (company policy). This is not only wrong but very far off the mark. I rang my HR dept to find out if a mistake had been made but was told the letter was correct.
Anyway, my problem is that I have a number of overheads I need to pay each month and the statutory sick pay is not going to cover them by a long way. Also, I really dislike my job and have a problem getting there due to panic attacks (there are a lot bridges and main roads). I have been wanting to leave there for over a year now but have felt trapped as I have had so much time off due to panics. This new development has felt like I have to make a decision and make it quick. I know there are other areas of Bristol (where i live) where i know i'd be more happy working and probably other jobs i'd find more enjoyable. I feel that i should hand in my notice and take a chance finding some temporary work to tide me over. This whole thing has made me feel quite anxious as I am not very good at making decisions.
If anyone has any advice, words of wisdom or an opinion I would very much appreciate hearing them.
Thanks for your time
Theo