Mental Health & Immediate Resignation

https://www.reddit.com/r/phcareers/comments/mfkntx/mental_health_immediate_resignation/

created by phcareermod on 29/03/2021 at 08:11 UTC*

200 upvotes, 5 top-level comments (showing 5)

I decided to make this ~~pinned post~~ since I noticed 2 threads already related to this. Also, given our current state of the pandemic, this info can come in handy.

• Reddit keeps on overriding my sticky decision, seems like this kind of post is too sensitive to be pinned.*

thread 1

thread 2

• *Immediate resignation due to mental health is allowed.** This case is considered as an ***emergency*** . One is also not obliged to fully disclose mental health as a reason. Vaguely stating **"personal reason"** or if you feel comfortable **"health reason"** is enough. Resignation is a formal notice of the intent to stop employment. It is not the exiting employee responsibility to wait for replacement. You can't be forced with render period either. To add, the employer can't hold this against you or your employment record. If you went for professional help, ask the doctor for a certification in case you'll need it. But *only* use it if your employer is giving you extreme headache. Again, you don't need to be totally honest about your diagnosis or symptoms because personal emergency is a valid immediate resignation reason.

Comments

Comment by 6monthsprobation at 29/03/2021 at 10:59 UTC

17 upvotes, 1 direct replies

We read personal accounts from time to time regarding this but can you expound more on the corporate/hr law side on how to handle the case?

Comment by ectobott at 29/03/2021 at 09:46 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Thank you for this info, mod!

Comment by FiltaGuruPhil at 29/03/2021 at 10:55 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

This is really helpful OP!

Comment by [deleted] at 29/03/2021 at 14:21 UTC

3 upvotes, 1 direct replies

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Comment by [deleted] at 15/05/2021 at 18:34 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Hi. I just wanted to ask for help. I have been experiencing anxiety and meltdowns during work and I did seek professional help. I filed for an immediate resignation knowing that the job was causing the distress I’m feeling. I explained it to the management but they don’t seem to care and still wanted me to render 30 day notice. I feel like the only way they’ll allow my immediate resignation is for me to provide a med cert in which I don’t want to provide because this is an issue that doesn’t concern the company directly. What could I do in this situation?