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Scared of giving notice at work

KC12
Community Member

Hi all, this is my first time posting so I don't know if is the right forum. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression since I arrived in Australia. I came here because of my partner but I don't feel I belong which has caused me anxiety and haven't been able to enjoy the change. I have been away from home for nearly 2 years now and I really need some time back to be with my family and I am about to tell my boss and I am really scared of his reaction. I am in a casual contract but the commitment is just as a permanent role and I feel they rely on me to do a lot of things as it is a small company with only 2 employees. I have been feeling very anxious about telling him as I fear his reaction and having to stay for 4 weeks more in such an environment is not ideal.

If anyone has gone through something similar and can give some advice and how to deal with this fear it would be appreciated.

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LesDave
Community Member
I always fear giving notice. You have to put their needs aside and focus on what is right for you. Just be prepared if they want you to leave immediately because they never took the situation very well. You also need to remember you are a casual. If they really really needed you … well you would be permanent. So they have some ownership of this as well. Just tell them the truth, you have decided to go back home for a while and the situation is affecting your health.