I am sick of work. It’s literally killing me. I am at a breaking point. My doctor is giving me a pass for mental health because it’s an abusive misogynistic toxic job…. BUT the job market sucks, so what can I tell my job so there’s a possibility of me coming back in 6-12 mo? Or at least have a good reference if another job calls?
Still pretty sure I’m not coming back but I want there to be the possibility of that in the future so I don’t panic about job hunting before I’m better.
I don’t have to tell them my exact reason for leave, because it will be unpaid and I’ll get short term disability so I don’t need to show them any paperwork.
Also, there is basically nonexistent HR, so I can’t rely on laws and rules to protect me when it comes to references, etc. I really have to rely on a good story that can’t really be verified.
For reference: I’m in California. Job isn’t providing health insurance benefits and is underpaying me by about 40%. I would make more money/ have less medical bills by going on disability and using state insurance than working full time.
I can say I need to help a family member, but there is a possibility they will run into each other as they have some social circles that overlap.
I don’t want to use something like cancer because that’s too extreme.
I’d prefer not to use something that would require crutches wheelchairs or braces in public in case I run into them.
I am not able to tell them it’s mental health because they won’t believe in it and I want to avoid trying to educate them.
Tl;dr: give me a good excuse to leave work for several months that can’t really be verified.