Off work again

Thank you for your reply i am a TA. I feeling very low at moment as feel that everyone else copes with their baby not sleeping I have a support family and still I cant cope and end up off work then for boss to say that has now worried me

What have you been diagnosed with? If its PND then your work cant sack you for excessive sickness as its pregnancy related.

Hey, as far as I can tell a back to work interview is a way of a Head determining if there is potential for future sickness, how they can best help you in the workplace and to 'touch base'. I would strongly recommend that you take in a union member (if you have one) or at least another member of staff - If there is someone in school who knows your situation and can paraphrase it you're in a stronger position (especially if you're anything like me and waffle on!).

A second person is also good to make sure you can have a second perspective.

I'd also like to reiterate what was said about using the summer as time to recoup, I just about manage to wake up and get to school now, I cannot imagine what it'll be like when I've got a baby!

Hope it doesn't come to it but if you're Head has said you will be part time in September, it is a binding verbal contract and can be taken up by your union (if you have one), as it suggests continued employment.

Good luck, and don't worry

Thanks for reply Gemicle Its me that wants to go part time just not til september to help pay off some of the wedding Im not a member of union We had a lot of finalial difficulties for past 3 yrs and its only now getting sorted so must join one ASAP I had blood tests done today so at least I can show I am postivly trying to get my illness sorted out but to be honest think it will come back ok and that I am just not coping with 4 yr old and 10 month old who gets up 2 times a night and keeping house tidy dinner etc OH tries to help as much as he can but he is in a new very demanding job which financially is more important than mine!

Thanks Gracefly Just relised of the 15 days Ive had off in six months 6 were when son was in hospital and five are this week so hopefully they will realise its not the norm

Oh I see, sorry should have read more carefully! From my perspective you're being proactive and trying to help the school as well as yourself (I know that's what i'd want to hear!).

I just hope you feel better, and that this weather isn't turning your kids looney - my class were! x