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Seeking Advice

Hello All, I am in the middle of my notice period every thing is going fine and going to join Big 4 coming October. Recently past few months I started to realize that I don't belong and feeling any happier in IT Domain but at the same time I have financial responsibilities towards my home which my job fulfills. It's not like I started hating software engineering there are couple of personal reasons and somewhat company culture which I don't like. Thing is in this harsh job market getting a good pay is not easy hence I m trapped in the cycle. What I have decided is to join the next company one of the Big 4. Can anyone advice do they provide a mental health or some sort of sabbatical leave so that I can manage my thoughts and take necessary steps if my mental health peaked out? Any advice or suggestion is highly appreciated.

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Coy Everett

Accenture

2 months ago

Have you consulted a psychologist yet? If not do that first. You surely don’t need a leave for consulting a Dr.
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Coy Carmden

Stealth

2 months ago

Yeah consulted with a psychologist didn't found much help as it's more personal related but I guess for medical reasons I might have to get some sort of approval from the doctor if the company is ready to provide wellness leave in future. That's what my question was whether Big4 provides any such leaves so that I can retrospect in my life and see what needs to be done, currently work is more due to hand over activities and few others.
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Jordon Carmden

Accenture

2 months ago

Buddy…psychiatrist and psychologist, these fields help with any kind of mental health issues be it personal or professional. Also, always be open to your dr. AFAIK all big 4 provides mental health support or leaves but a lot depends on your manager too. You will be joining a new company and asking for leave or sabbatical immediately won’t win you points.
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Kendall Lee

Stealth

2 months ago

First of all thanks for your comments. I have tried all the suggestions provided by the psychiatrist and medicines too. It did help for shorter duration but in longer run it was all same again. For higher studies I know there is a minimum condition of 2 years to serve company in order to apply for sabbatical leave. I know I might have to wait for a year or so to apply for this medical leave. Was just checking if someone has detailed knowledge on this, until then I will somehow manage my issue because can't risk of leaving job. Once again thanks for your suggestions 🙂
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