ecco1
Oct 19, 2011, 11:35 AM
I'm considering asking my employer for time off work, either in the form of less hours (by working part-time) or a leave of absence. This is mainly because of stress in my current job. It's a call center with the usual high turnover; my department in particular has 20 people and has averaged one person per month for the last year and half. Many other factors make it a less than ideal place to work. I figure with the extra time off I can recuperate and look for a better job.
I'd like to speak to my HR rep about what my options are, but I'm concerned about how much information I should divulge since it might get back to my manager, and I'd like to keep this under wraps until I get more informed. I'm mostly concerned about losing my benefits if I worked less than full-time hours, although I think my mental health is more important than the money I'd save at the dentinst. I'd appreciate any advice on how to best go about this.
I'd like to speak to my HR rep about what my options are, but I'm concerned about how much information I should divulge since it might get back to my manager, and I'd like to keep this under wraps until I get more informed. I'm mostly concerned about losing my benefits if I worked less than full-time hours, although I think my mental health is more important than the money I'd save at the dentinst. I'd appreciate any advice on how to best go about this.