Handing in my resignation

pope

Takeaway_Addict said:

pope said:

Grumpy_chap said:

I understand the challenges of a long term sickness situation and sympathise with the OP.

It is not clear, though, what the OP can gain by handing in their notice (unless they have an alternative employment opportunity to accept).

The contact sessions seem like a positive to me - the employer doing their best to maintain as much support as they can for the OP.  This is also an opportunity for the OP to remind the employer of their commitment to the company, their desire to return to their normal role if health ever permits, and their interest in alternative roles that accommodate the current health situation.  Without these, the OP could risk just becoming "forgotten".

I think, as well, the best thing is to persevere and, in time, the employer may initiate some termination process (with a financial settlement of some kind), a genuine redundancy situation may arise and the OP may be eligible, and alternative opening may arise in the business, etc.
If the OP indicates they are thinking of leaving of their own initiative, the employer is less likely to initiate any kind of process with a financial settlement (or without).

I don't have another job lined up. As can't work the reason I'm thinking of resigning is that I have enough going on with my illness and then my employer not being helpful.

But you would work for them sitting down so why are you not applying for similar roles externally?

There are currently no roles of sitting down and working available in the warehouse. They are full

Grumpy_chap

pope said:

Takeaway_Addict said:

But you would work for them sitting down so why are you not applying for similar roles externally?

There are currently no roles of sitting down and working available in the warehouse. They are full

The key-word seems to be "currently".
The regular meetings allow you to keep them aware of your interest in that type of role and for them to let you know when an office-based role arises.

Savvy_Sue

Plus, no reason not to look and apply for other sedentary work.

HampshireH

I don't see that they are being difficult here.

If you have said you are fit enough to work in the office sitting down then the natural assumption is you are fit enough to travel to the office periodically for a welfare meeting.

Have you had an occupational health assessment? 

pope

HampshireH said:

I don't see that they are being difficult here.

If you have said you are fit enough to work in the office sitting down then the natural assumption is you are fit enough to travel to the office periodically for a welfare meeting.

Have you had an occupational health assessment? 

No I have not.

Takeaway_Addict

pope said:

Takeaway_Addict said:

pope said:

Grumpy_chap said:

I understand the challenges of a long term sickness situation and sympathise with the OP.

It is not clear, though, what the OP can gain by handing in their notice (unless they have an alternative employment opportunity to accept).

The contact sessions seem like a positive to me - the employer doing their best to maintain as much support as they can for the OP.  This is also an opportunity for the OP to remind the employer of their commitment to the company, their desire to return to their normal role if health ever permits, and their interest in alternative roles that accommodate the current health situation.  Without these, the OP could risk just becoming "forgotten".

I think, as well, the best thing is to persevere and, in time, the employer may initiate some termination process (with a financial settlement of some kind), a genuine redundancy situation may arise and the OP may be eligible, and alternative opening may arise in the business, etc.
If the OP indicates they are thinking of leaving of their own initiative, the employer is less likely to initiate any kind of process with a financial settlement (or without).

I don't have another job lined up. As can't work the reason I'm thinking of resigning is that I have enough going on with my illness and then my employer not being helpful.

But you would work for them sitting down so why are you not applying for similar roles externally?

There are currently no roles of sitting down and working available in the warehouse. They are full

You didn't answer my question? Why are you not applying for other similar sitting down jobs outside your current employment?

pope

Takeaway_Addict said:

pope said:

Takeaway_Addict said:

pope said:

Grumpy_chap said:

I understand the challenges of a long term sickness situation and sympathise with the OP.

It is not clear, though, what the OP can gain by handing in their notice (unless they have an alternative employment opportunity to accept).

The contact sessions seem like a positive to me - the employer doing their best to maintain as much support as they can for the OP.  This is also an opportunity for the OP to remind the employer of their commitment to the company, their desire to return to their normal role if health ever permits, and their interest in alternative roles that accommodate the current health situation.  Without these, the OP could risk just becoming "forgotten".

I think, as well, the best thing is to persevere and, in time, the employer may initiate some termination process (with a financial settlement of some kind), a genuine redundancy situation may arise and the OP may be eligible, and alternative opening may arise in the business, etc.
If the OP indicates they are thinking of leaving of their own initiative, the employer is less likely to initiate any kind of process with a financial settlement (or without).

I don't have another job lined up. As can't work the reason I'm thinking of resigning is that I have enough going on with my illness and then my employer not being helpful.

But you would work for them sitting down so why are you not applying for similar roles externally?

There are currently no roles of sitting down and working available in the warehouse. They are full

You didn't answer my question? Why are you not applying for other similar sitting down jobs outside your current employment?

Because I have been advised by my Dr not to work.

lincroft1710

pope said:

Takeaway_Addict said:

pope said:

Takeaway_Addict said:

pope said:

Grumpy_chap said:

I understand the challenges of a long term sickness situation and sympathise with the OP.

It is not clear, though, what the OP can gain by handing in their notice (unless they have an alternative employment opportunity to accept).

The contact sessions seem like a positive to me - the employer doing their best to maintain as much support as they can for the OP.  This is also an opportunity for the OP to remind the employer of their commitment to the company, their desire to return to their normal role if health ever permits, and their interest in alternative roles that accommodate the current health situation.  Without these, the OP could risk just becoming "forgotten".

I think, as well, the best thing is to persevere and, in time, the employer may initiate some termination process (with a financial settlement of some kind), a genuine redundancy situation may arise and the OP may be eligible, and alternative opening may arise in the business, etc.
If the OP indicates they are thinking of leaving of their own initiative, the employer is less likely to initiate any kind of process with a financial settlement (or without).

I don't have another job lined up. As can't work the reason I'm thinking of resigning is that I have enough going on with my illness and then my employer not being helpful.

But you would work for them sitting down so why are you not applying for similar roles externally?

There are currently no roles of sitting down and working available in the warehouse. They are full

You didn't answer my question? Why are you not applying for other similar sitting down jobs outside your current employment?

Because I have been advised by my Dr not to work.

Until you have recovered or permanently

Bobbobbobingalong

Are you participating in an occupational pension?

pope

lincroft1710 said:

pope said:

Takeaway_Addict said:

pope said:

Takeaway_Addict said:

pope said:

Grumpy_chap said:

I understand the challenges of a long term sickness situation and sympathise with the OP.

It is not clear, though, what the OP can gain by handing in their notice (unless they have an alternative employment opportunity to accept).

The contact sessions seem like a positive to me - the employer doing their best to maintain as much support as they can for the OP.  This is also an opportunity for the OP to remind the employer of their commitment to the company, their desire to return to their normal role if health ever permits, and their interest in alternative roles that accommodate the current health situation.  Without these, the OP could risk just becoming "forgotten".

I think, as well, the best thing is to persevere and, in time, the employer may initiate some termination process (with a financial settlement of some kind), a genuine redundancy situation may arise and the OP may be eligible, and alternative opening may arise in the business, etc.
If the OP indicates they are thinking of leaving of their own initiative, the employer is less likely to initiate any kind of process with a financial settlement (or without).

I don't have another job lined up. As can't work the reason I'm thinking of resigning is that I have enough going on with my illness and then my employer not being helpful.

But you would work for them sitting down so why are you not applying for similar roles externally?

There are currently no roles of sitting down and working available in the warehouse. They are full

You didn't answer my question? Why are you not applying for other similar sitting down jobs outside your current employment?

Because I have been advised by my Dr not to work.

Until you have recovered or permanently

Yes correct.