Off sick have Dr`s certi - meeting to discuss future

[spaniel12]

I`m off sick from my family business did post earlier about situation, back in March I had a nervious breakdown and have been very unwell. Dr signed me off and have been ever since, a month ago I had an accident and dislocated my knee which has not helped my depression, anxiety at all.

Since my breakdown I ahve not heard from my sister at all, and minimal contact from parents... It took them 4 days of perstering when am I coming back in March and didn`t ask about my condition.

Today I have a call from my parents asking about wanting a meeting to talk about the future.

I can`t go back for health issues, and Dr is completley behind me, having councelling etc. I did intend to talk them about leaving but injured my knee and its bad - operation is possible!!

I`m a 20% shareholder in the family business, I just want to leave not affect the business, but this will leave me financially in dire straights as I can`t work or look for another job.

Any advise please??

 

[E Storey]

After 3 months off sick the company will probably not be able to afford to continue to pay you a salary.

If the other directors are normally paid dividend instead if a salary they will feel they are working to carry you.

Certainly if there is no prospect of you returning to work soon, you could be dismissed as an employee. As a minority shareholder it's for you to negotioate about your future share of any dividends.

You could offer to resign to persue other interests etc, and propose they buy your shareholding, or ask to return part time... in a different role

On a different note, would something to occupy your time, perhaps benefit you, doctors can be too keen to perscribe time off, it does not seem to have helped your illness thus far? - If you are receiving councelling, this is a practical thing your tharapist should be happy to work through with you at your next meeting. Even GPs can sometimes offer sound advice on isses like this.