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Handing in my notice after sick leave

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This is a really awkward question, and I'm feeling so stressed about the whole situation, so hoping to get some advice... I've been on sick leave since June last year (had chemo June to Dec, surgery in Feb and radiotherapy March to April), and I'm now thinking about handing my notice in. My job doesn't make me happy or fulfilled, and after this whole cancer experience, I don't want to waste time being stuck in a job that I don't enjoy. But I've been on full pay all this time, and I'm really worried the company might demand some of this money back! Is this something to be worried about, do you think?

I'm feeling so guilty about quitting after being on full pay for so long. My manager left at the end of March, and I haven't spoken to or even had an email from the new manager since. I'm beginning to think they've forgotten about me!

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    I'm sure the company can't ask for money back.  Both parties are following the company rules regarding sick leave, right?  You keep them advised what's going on, Dr's sick notes etc, and they implement the rules regarding sick pay. 

    I was thinking of handing in my notice back in Feb due to my diagnosis.  I didn't because I couldn't do it without declaring my hand and I wanted  privacy.  I shared my intent with some people I trust.  One work colleague advised me not to hand in my notice, but to let the company deal with the situation through it's standard processes.  Nurse in the radiology dept said similar - use the sick leave, it's there for a reason.  
    A whole tier of my immediate management have now left and it's actually got quite interesting now!
     

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    I'm sure the company can't ask for money back.  Both parties are following the company rules regarding sick leave, right?  You keep them advised what's going on, Dr's sick notes etc, and they implement the rules regarding sick pay. 

    I was thinking of handing in my notice back in Feb due to my diagnosis.  I didn't because I couldn't do it without declaring my hand and I wanted  privacy.  I shared my intent with some people I trust.  One work colleague advised me not to hand in my notice, but to let the company deal with the situation through it's standard processes.  Nurse in the radiology dept said similar - use the sick leave, it's there for a reason.  
    A whole tier of my immediate management have now left and it's actually got quite interesting now!
     

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