Would it defeat the purpose of taking a month off from work if you used that time to look for other work? I know for most of us the job hunt is as stressful as a bad job sometimes, but I'm wondering if that would be a good use of that time. Maybe. Maybe not.

It's not ideal, but in a way, I'm glad you had at your boss. I can understand not wanting to take it back.

Keeping you in my thoughts, PVB.