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Thanks Fly - it's just a precaution. My dentist noticed a 'lesion' under my tongue and, in his own words 'It's either a sharp tooth or cancer'. Fortunately, despite the work related stress (overwork), I'm not a 'stressy' person. Dentist sent me to a maxio-facial specialist, who pointed out I had a lump the other side too - it was probably tonsil tissue. I've still got my tonsils - something the dentist didn't ask! However, she offered the biopsy 'just in case', as I smoke.
The next day - I got tonsillitis on the side of the 'lesion' the dentist noticed :-D

I don't think the problem is employers being inconsiderate but employers promoting ignorant bullies.

Well done maggiewinchester, a decision that must have taken a lot of thought - more thought than your employers had for you.

Some employers, not all, display a very contemptuous attitude to their responsibilities as an employer. I held a senior position for 17 years with the company I used to work for. In 2010 as a result of the credit crunch the business got into difficulties because the bank, who were also in trouble, halved the company's credit facility.

The business was sold to a rival company, within 10 days of taking over the business, the new directors called me into the board room and told me they were making me redundant.

My notice period was 3 months and they wanted me to work it and show the guy who was taking over my duties the ropes. I told them, in words I cannot use on here, where to stick their job, they said if I walked out I would be dismissing myself and not be entitled to any redundancy payment or salary in lieu of my notice period.

I walked out of the boardroom - gathered up my belongings and walked out. Once I got home I got straight in touch with ACAS and within 4 weeks I received my full redundancy payment & 3 months salary in lieu of my notice period.

I wish you all the best for the future and good luck with whatever you decide to do <3

Good luck Maggie on Monday <3

Oh, and I'm due to have a biopsy on my tongue on Monday at 4pm.
She couldn't see why I wouldn't be at work on Tuesday :-0

Hi
I don't intend signing on - couldn't for at least 6 weeks anyway. I got a bit of money when mum died, and have decided I may as well make the most of it. I don't really want to pop my clogs because of a crap job.

I've worked out that I can scrape by for 3 months. I intend getting better - work related stress has worn me down and made me physically ill - and trying for work with temp agencies in the new year.

The crunch came when I was at a 'back to work' interview about my being kept in hospital when I was sent for a scan to see if I had appendicitis. Line manager had written I 'stayed' in hospital - I wanted it changed to 'was kept in' hospital. She said - Well they didn't chain you down - you could have left! :-|
THEN she went on to say it would be 'merited' to see whether it was an 'acceptable' absence or not!

Letter is couched in a way that implies I may go for constructive dismissal :-D

Well done Maggie. Enjoy your retirement.
Best wishes
Phyll

Good luck Maggie - I hope you see an improvement in your health once you are settled.

Good luck Maggie ...any advice needed on the JSA just come to Sharron or me lol we are some weeks ahead of you ;-)

Maggie <3 <3

Good luck with the benefits system Maggie.

Don't expect to let go and go 'aaaah' for a while.

I posted my resignation (with 1 month's notice) yesterday, by recorded delivery :-D

May seem weird to walk out of work, cross the road to the Post Office and post it, when, in theory, I could have handed it over.
Where I work, the higher paid do a lot of 'working' from home, and are rarely at work. They also have a habit of not looking in their post slings the few times they come in. Sending it by recorded delivery ensures an outside agency has details of when it was sent.

Best-case scenario for me, is that it isn't noticed for a month

:-D :-D

A grievance letter I sent wasn't noticed for 3 weeks, at which time I put it in with some 'evidence' I needed for another meeting. The person to whom it was sent was 'too busy' to deal with it, so my line manager (the person the letter was about) dealt with it!!

First time I've ever left employment without a job to go to :-S