time off sick affect on reference/new job
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hi having been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder I have had to have a couple of months off sick and am now considering leaving as I feel returning to my current job will not help. I spoke to HR who advised they usually put on any reference's requested how much sick leave has been taken and I am worried about the affect this will have when I apply for new jobs.
I'm also wondering if its worth adding to my CV that my reason for leaving was "ill health" and that its now resolved (assuming I do get better)
any thoughts or advice would be great - thanks
PS my current job ironically is a mental health support worker hence why I wont return to it at the moment.
I'm also wondering if its worth adding to my CV that my reason for leaving was "ill health" and that its now resolved (assuming I do get better)
any thoughts or advice would be great - thanks
PS my current job ironically is a mental health support worker hence why I wont return to it at the moment.
Just ask them to say the time you were employed and if you were a good worker?
Most do that now for fear of stating anything else that could bite them... if you have had issues I would place it upon you to tell your new employers rather than surprise them with any illnesses.
If they won't do that Im sure I bad reference is seen as not good for the current employer... and can be acted upon, the big query is that will you tell your prospective employer about your issues or do you want them hidden? if hidden then as an employer I would prefer to be told about them... but thats just me.
Most do that now for fear of stating anything else that could bite them... if you have had issues I would place it upon you to tell your new employers rather than surprise them with any illnesses.
If they won't do that Im sure I bad reference is seen as not good for the current employer... and can be acted upon, the big query is that will you tell your prospective employer about your issues or do you want them hidden? if hidden then as an employer I would prefer to be told about them... but thats just me.
This scenario has no specific answer other than to follow the general rule of 'the truth is best'. By being truthful you gain two advantages; you reduce anxiety worrying about whether something you haven't said would be found out and if you gain employment, you know you are going to a good outfit. The risk is that you may put some employers off; but then would you wish to be with them if that was their value base? One thing you could do is to be prepared to describe how you're dealing with the issue. Very good luck to you!
I think context is relevant, I doubt you're going to go for a new role as a mental health support worker, so it's unlikely they're concerned that the new job will do the same to you. I'm saying that guessing you're looking at less intensive jobs?
There's nothing wrong in letting your new employer know that what you were doing was a great job that took it's toll on you. You really got into it, and it got into you
No-one in their right mind will hang you on that. If they do, it's a sign that you probably dont want to work for them.
Very explainable and can open the door for you to talk about experiences, skills, things you want to do and things you dont.
There's nothing wrong in letting your new employer know that what you were doing was a great job that took it's toll on you. You really got into it, and it got into you
No-one in their right mind will hang you on that. If they do, it's a sign that you probably dont want to work for them.
Very explainable and can open the door for you to talk about experiences, skills, things you want to do and things you dont.
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