u/DressUpGirl21

I currently work at an eye doctor’s office and am a very needed employee. My boss is on a LOA due to mental health and me and my two other co workers are struggling tremendously. I’ve been trying to make the change to stop smoking but i feel like the work stress is simply too much and only getting worse. Im looking to find a new job but im also worried about having to quit when i start a new job. I’m in Ontario should that make a difference. I guess my question is, did anyone need to take time off work because the withdrawal symptoms were so bad? Should i discuss this with my boss? Even if my doctor gave me a note to take time off work, i’m not sure how my office would function… i know i need to put myself and my health first as this is becoming a big issue, but i’m deterred i will also struggle to quit being at home all day.