Please, I REALLY need advice about my job situation RE: Medical Leave/Time Off

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3. Do you still want your job?

if you do, I would tell the boss as soon as possible so that he can figure out how to cover your job while you are gone. I think he will be far more understanding if you approach with the attitude that this is necessary but you are willing to do whatever you can to make this as smooth as possible. If there is a chance that this will turn into much more, I would let him know that as well.

It's hard to give advice not knowing what kind of relationship you have with the boss and company. Have you been there a long time? Do you still want the job? Is the boss a pretty decent person?

If someone came to me and just announced they were taking this time off and gave me few details, I'd be less likely to be supportive. If they told me they were in a medical situation which was out of their control but wanted to get it over with and come back, I'm pretty sure I would make do for a few weeks.

I don't know about the unemployment.

As for the letter, I would wait until all was said and done. If I were your employer and you asked me immediately about a reference, then I would think you planned to leave all along. Not sure I'd give your the greatest reference at that point! But as I said, much of this depends on the relationship you have with this person and the company.