Mari...

regarding the term RECEDE... LOL sounds like a hairline. i transliterated. perhaps incorrectly.

by this term, i mean resigning but since i am not hired, it more accurately means, "terminating the contract prematurely." either party may do this with a 30 day notice period and motivated reason (transliteration again but no clue what it means so i can't translate it might as well say gobbledygook.)

in addition, if i took a medical leave for 30 days or more, they would have the right to "recede." (I am trying to think of a better word and drawing a blank right now forgive me.) Nothing is said about penalties but, typically, if a party violates a work contract by not giving the required notice, the usual penalty is to "pay off" the other for the portion of notice not given. so if i gave 2 weeks notice, i'd be penalized for the difference between 2 weeks and 30 days. most likely.

it is not legally possible to give notice while out sick, on leave or otherwise.

these things work rather differently here than in the US even though i think the principles are often similar... if people stay away too long, they find ways to get rid of you. hence the thought to take a leave... it might twist their arm and save me a month's pay.

my issue with this is it would be orchestrated. i don't feel comfortable with that. i realize there are shades of gray and lots of people do it. if i weren't ill, then my pdoc wouldn't even back me up. he said he's surprised i made it this far and that i need a rest. i will try to see the gp tomorrow ... hopefully he knows the state guidelines even for contract work.

i know lots of ppl do lots of things... that seem ok... but that i wouldn't do. i am not 100% on this one. but i am thinking it would hurt me emotionally more than the loss of money would... it would be a big chunk. paying for pdoc now, plus other expenses not the least of which lunch out almost every day, i was not able to save a whole lot. but it still doesn't sit right with me... i don't know.

i'll talk to the GP. he may say he can't do it and that will clinch it.

thanks for stopping in, and all the thoughts. i appreciate your support. (((hugs)))

~ waves ~

p.s. WordReference forums gives me "withdraw" as the correct translation in regard to contracts.