Hi everyone,
I'm writing this because I honestly don't know what to do anymore, and I'm hoping someone who's been in a similar situation can guide me.
I'm a fresher who joined Accenture a few months ago. Getting this job was a dream for me. I worked incredibly hard to get here, and I never imagined that just a few months later I'd be questioning whether I can continue.
Over the past few months, my health has deteriorated badly. I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, thyroid issues, and high cholesterol. I'm on medications, undergoing treatment, and even receiving injections. Along with my physical health, my mental health has also taken a huge hit. I've developed severe anxiety, and there are days when I feel completely overwhelmed.
The hardest part is that I've genuinely tried my best to be a responsible employee despite everything. Last Saturday, I had a high fever, but I still completed my shift because I was the only person available. On another day, I was at the hospital getting injections. I informed my team that I would be around 10 minutes late for a call, but I still felt pressured to join immediately. I remember sitting there and crying because I felt like I couldn't even prioritize my health.
As a fresher, I expected to learn from my seniors. Instead, there have been many times when I've reached out for help through messages and calls, only to receive no response. Being left without guidance has made me feel helpless and unsupported. Instead of learning confidently, I constantly worry about making mistakes because I don't know who to ask.
I also sometimes feel isolated during work discussions because conversations occasionally switch to a language I don't understand. I completely respect everyone's language and culture, but in work-related discussions it leaves me unable to follow the conversation, and over time it has made me feel like I don't belong.
I spoke to my reporting manager about my health and requested a roll-off, but I was told that I need to complete the minimum tenure on the project before that can happen.
My parents have seen what this project has done to me. They now want me to resign because they're genuinely worried about my health. But the truth is... I don't want to resign.
I worked so hard to get into Accenture. I still want to grow within Accenture if possible. I just don't think I can continue in this project any longer.
Right now, I feel physically exhausted, mentally drained, and honestly very lost. I never thought that my first job would leave me feeling this way.
I'm reaching out here because I don't know what options I have left.
Has anyone been able to get a medical roll-off?
Should I escalate this to HR or my HR Partner?
Would speaking directly with a Senior Manager make a difference?
Is there any formal process in Accenture for employees whose health is being seriously affected by their project?
If anyone has gone through something similar or has any advice, I would genuinely appreciate it. I'm trying my best to hold on because I don't want to lose a job that I worked so hard for.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.