Hi
I was recently diagnosed with ME/CFS and was off work for almost a year. My GP and occupational health advised to return to my job on a part time basis of no more than 20 hours a week. Building up to this gradually.
My work were standing firm, saying my role had to be full time. They did offer me a temporary role, but as it was temporary I said it wasn't appropriate.
I eventually agreed to a phased return in my current role, building my hours up gradually. They gave me 12 weeks to build up to full time, ie 5 days. Which sadly I have not been able to achieve.
To buy myself more time I have suggested I could try to build up to 4 days. They have said they would put me on a trial for 3 months at 4 days. Which starts in 2 weeks. But I'm only currently working 3 days (every other day) and not full days. So I'll basically go from about 17 hours a week to 30 hours!
I'm finding it very stressful and don't know what to do. I've been working there for 20 years and hardly ever off sick until I developed this condition. I'm reaching the point now where I'm wondering if I should hand in my notice. Any advice would be appreciated.
