resign or what

[robrr]

I have always worked and was in my last job as a buyer for 14 years. I was made redundant but had to work through redundancy period. I applied for other jobs and first one offered was a stock control position. I grabed it as it sounded OK but also it meant I didn't leave my company withouit a job to go to - pride I suppose. Anyway 5 1/2 months on and I am 5 weeks into being off work (stress related disorder) as work mainly continuous inputting and repetitive and loads of it. One morning I just could not go - got so far to work and had panic attack. I am due back at doctors in 2 weeks. I am only getting statutory sick pay as not been there 6 months - 6 months is probationary period. I don't know what to do. If I pack job in then unable to claim benefits, so no money till I get another job. Shall I ring the company and put it to them that I leave by mutual agreement-they terminate my employment)gets round benefits prob or maybe if I ask my doctor for a letter stating that the job is causing stress this would also solve that problem. Going back there fills me with anxiety and I am generally in turmoil. I feel I need to get out and get myself sorted.

[acw]

Hey,

Sorry to hear about your rotten time at work.  Sounds really nasty!

One alternative may be to find temping work through agencies and do that until you get a "proper" full-time job.  This would sort you out on the money front and avoid the dreaded "gap in the CV". 

Additionally, many agencies offer temp-to-perm positions and so you could effectively "try out" a new job before you commit to it long term. 

I hope your health improves soon and something sorts itself out. 

acw

PS - Pretty obvious statement, but agencies are generally local, so you're best looking in the phone book, or doing a fairly specific google search! :-)