Hi everyone, I'm currently a prison officer in the UK but I've decided it's not for me, I'm stressed all the time and I'm just not happy, it's a shame as I was really excited to give this job a go but I think it's badly affecting my mental health, I gave it a go but I'm not the right person for this kind of job. I've been offered a new job which I think will be much better suited for me but it starts in less than 5 weeks which is less than the notice required for my current job.
To be honest I'm thinking of just leaving my job now and not working the notice period, I know I shouldn't do this but I've worked my entire life and want to take a few weeks just relaxing, also I just don't want to be there, I don't mind using my savings for a bit until I start this new job.
With me being part of the civil service does anyone know if having to work my notice period is more enforceable compared to an office job for example?
Thanks for any help, really appreciate it.