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Originally Posted by prefabsprout
No words of wisdom as such just wanted to say your reaction sounds like a normal adjustment to your time off, I have heard many people find it a challenge returning after a break.
Do you have a date in mind for return? Can you pop in for a few visits before then, and arrange a phased return when you are ready to go back? Those things may help you adjust gradually to going back in.
I think it's wonderful that you love your job btw and this will be a huge plus when you do return.
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Thanks both. I am hoping to go back in May and have asked my work about maybe popping in for an informal visit. Phased return is a definite possibility I’m glad to say - I think everyone realises it would be helpful. But thank you for mentioning those things
I hope you are right that this will be a plus. Last time I had a long absence from work was totally different as work was part of the cause and I ended up changing career not long after which I don’t want to do now!
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Originally Posted by SeekerSeeking
I am so glad your work is being supportive while you are off work. You are making up a ‘story in your head’ about them may not wanting you back. If you are going to create a story in your head, make it one that makes you feel better. Like, “Wow, they really like me and miss me and are being so supportive of my absence.”
I try and only make up stuff that makes me feel good. Like that lady who cut me off in traffic? She wasn’t being rude, she has a friend in an emergency situation who called her to come over—she was just being a distracted driver….
Works well for me….
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That is a very good point about the story in my head! Food for thought, thank you!!