hello there can some one tell me if i can resign from work while on leave due to stress. the only cure/treatment for my stress right now is not to see my boss. 0 Likes
loriangel14, RN Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative. Nov 14, 2011 I don't see why you couldn't. 0 Likes
Fiona59 Has 18 years experience. Nov 14, 2011 But why would you? From your previous posts, you are in a union. So you must have some benefit plan in place. Are you on disability leave or still on sick leave? I'd look for a new job and keep collecting my benefits until they run out. 0 Likes
hardware syndrome Specializes in none. Nov 15, 2011 well I am too stressed to find out right now how long I can go on leave. can somebody give me a 101 about sick leave. thanks:nurse: 0 Likes
loriangel14, RN Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative. Nov 15, 2011 Do you have an EAP you can take advantage of? 0 Likes
hardware syndrome Specializes in none. Nov 15, 2011 what is an EAP? I am planning to resign in that place but it's too hard to find a job especially if you've been working in a LTC, I am having a hard time right now...still stresssed. how longcan i take the leave? 0 Likes
loriangel14, RN Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative. Nov 16, 2011 Employee Assistance Program 0 Likes
dishes, BSN, RN Nov 16, 2011 You can find information about length of sick leave in your union contract. If you plan to use all of your sick leave and quit, then your current employer will tell any potential employers, who call for a reference, that you are not eligible for rehire. 0 Likes
hardware syndrome Specializes in none. Nov 16, 2011 okey that's it Edited Nov 16, 2011 by hardware syndrome double entry 0 Likes
hardware syndrome Specializes in none. Nov 16, 2011 I am not planning to use all of my sick days. I just wanna move on once I found a new job. 0 Likes
dishes, BSN, RN Nov 16, 2011 Am I correct in my understanding that your plan is to search for a new employer while you are on paid sick leave with your current employer? 0 Likes
Fiona59 Has 18 years experience. Nov 16, 2011 Am I correct in my understanding that your plan is to search for a new employer while you are on paid sick leave with your current employer?Dishes: read the OPs previous threads. It seems for the greater part of a year, they have had issues with their employer. 0 Likes
hardware syndrome Specializes in none. Dec 6, 2011 i tried to look for a new job, but they keep on asking about my employer. what do i have to say whenever they ask me again? it is very hard to find a nursing job right now and they always ask for reference, and I don't want to tell them that I am not in good terms with management right now. what should i do? 0 Likes
