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BigmanPigman

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12. Is there any way you can get a doctor's note

Reply to AwakeAtLast (Reply #11)

Thu Jul 16, 2020, 03:20 AM

Jul 2020

for a leave of absence? Even if you have mental distress/anxiety that is a valid reason for a temporary leave. Call around to different doctors. Sound hysterical if you have to...fake it! Many teachers are having issues like this now...it is worth a shot. You can even get COBRA.

I left teaching for a year to take care of my grandmom once. I didn't get pay or health insur though. If you have a copy of your contract check out various types of leave.

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Aging Teachers Ask Themselves, Do I Quit Or Risk My Life? [View all] BigmanPigman Jul 2020 OP

I know one in her 30's that won't return now either , no matter what they try to force them to do. duforsure Jul 2020 #1

I wouldn't either. BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #2

I respect any teacher who refuses to go into the classroom now. TNNurse Jul 2020 #3

Darwin Award nominees bucolic_frolic Jul 2020 #4

S.I.L. is thinking of not returning. He is 53. Two years away from full retirement benefits. 3Hotdogs Jul 2020 #5

My doctors made me stop reaching BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #8

Talked to a teacher in her forties (and 25 years experience) who says she won't go back. Midnight Writer Jul 2020 #6

Which city/district does she teach in? BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #7

Yup, I'm 50! AwakeAtLast Jul 2020 #9

I just read this article from a local paper BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #10

AFT union in my district AwakeAtLast Jul 2020 #11

Is there any way you can get a doctor's note BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #12

Good advice, thank you! AwakeAtLast Jul 2020 #13