Not good today 😢

[Clairegavin77]

Hi guys hope your all well, it's my day off and I'm feeling terrible today I hurt every where especially my neck my elbows and my knees and ankles are hurting today as well and terrible headache every day for last 2 weeks, I slept from 9.30pm last night until 9.00am this morning ( up quite a few times through night for toilet ) I woke up feeling more tired than I did getting into bad last night 😞😞, I honestly don't know how much longer I can continue to work because I'm in so much pain after but scared to finish as well as can't claim anything at the moment and my partner isn't on a brilliant wage to support us both and plus working helps with my depression and anxiety because it keeps me busy, I'm feeling very much at a loss today guys and my depression isn't very good but I'm ok, love to you all keep warm and hope everyone has a comfortable day sending you all my love and energy, claire 😘

[Midori]

Hi Claire,

I don't know what work you do, but the general rule is never to Quit or Resign as it would stop you getting Benefits for a certain amount of time, as DWP will say you made yourself intentionally jobless. As you say, you aren't on a great wage between you, so you need to cover yourself, preferably before sickness or anything takes place.

First, is there a Union where you work? if so, Join it, so you can have a representative with you in Meetings, as a witness to say who said what. Have you asked your manager for adjustments to help you do your job better, such as a better desk and chair? You are entitled, under the Equalities Act 2010, if you are classed as disabled. Next, see your HR dept, and ask to see Occupational Health people.

Sometimes, employers will try to get you to quit, by making life tough for you, and this is one area in which the Union can be helpful. Also, should you start getting problems from your bosses, ACAS may also be able to help.

Cheers, Midori