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So you're working for the contracting company? Then you resign to them. I always find these things easier in person and I'd encourage you to be very very open & honest with your contracting boss about why you need an immediate exit.

A situation that might suit all parties would be for you to take a week off starting immediately (a mix of holidays earned and sick leave). That gives you a week to calm down, de-stress and stand back from the situation. Then you'll be able to come back for a day or two to tie up any loose ends / train a replacement. It's not ideal but it's better for everyone than if you do a runner (and you should sell your boss on this plan in this way).

Bear in mind that stress/depression/anxiety/panic attacks (apologies, I'm reading between the lines a lot) will easily have you on medically-certified leave for >2weeks

I was planning to definitely tell my supervisor through the contracting company in person (although I have only really seen him once since being hired).

My paid time off and sick leave are combined, and I was pretty sick a few weeks ago so pretty much at 0 right now (it accrues sloooowly).

You are right with the depression/anxiety etc. It has always been a problem but manageable, and I don't really like admitting it. It has recently become much less manageable. Trying to be active towards taking care of it

> I was planning to definitely tell my supervisor through the contracting company in person (although I have only really seen him once since being hired).

I wouldn't go out of your way to do that. Once you have the job, these contracting agencies serve no other purpose than to skim off your paycheck every week in exchange for having gotten you in at the gov't agency. A phone call is more than sufficient for them - they won't really care about the social niceties as you're just an income stream for them at this point.

Then just say "I have a potentially life threatening illness, I need to take care of it". It's honest, no one will push you for details (a withering look will take care of anyone who does).

Take care of yourself. Your life and health is all you have. The business will survive, especially if you aren't contributing much right now. Don't worry about prioritizing your health over a business. It's absolutely the right thing to do.

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