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My advice would be to sit out the other two months and then take sick leave. Look for help already though whilst you're going through these last two months of probation.

I would advice not discussing this with the company until your probationary period is over. As they can let you go for any reason. Once you are through you have a firm ground to take time off and recover.

I'm not sure if you're in EU or not. But at least in Germany if you are let go during probation whilst on sick leave, your health insurer will pay out 70% of your salary until you are better. After that the unemployment office will take over. Id advice talking to a local employment lawyer to know your rights but know there is usually a safety net for these scenarios. Perhaps it makes you feel more secure in calling in sick even if you are still in the probation period.

If you happen to be in Germany and need someone to talk to to figure things out regarding your rights feel free to DM me on Twitter.




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