what happens when you quit a job because of depression? Can you get it back?
I quit my job as a teacher due to expected bouts of depression. I went to a doctor. I was told by a rep that I had to quit since I was so new. I mean I didnt get formally diagnosed or treated. I didnt want to quit, but I felt it was my only option. I want to be a teacher again in the NYC Teaching Fellows. They said they dont reinstate anyone, however, this was unexpected and it is a illness. With treatment, I can improve. What are the chances that I can plead for my job back?
When you quit a job for any reason, you don't usually have the option of getting it back just by asking. You will probably have to reapply to the position -- if it's still available -- and go through the whole interview process again.
The only way this situation would have been different due to your depression would be if they had offered short-term disability. I'm not sure if this was offered, especially since you were new, but this option typically puts your position on hold while you are recovering/going through treatment. However, doing this for mental illnesses isn't always the same as a physical injury/disability, as it's usually more helpful for a person to keep working and going through a normal routine.
Anyway, it seems like you will probably have to reapply to the position. If you were forced to quit though, rather than go on disability, you might have a legal case against them, but this is only a guess.
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