Hi so I'm currently on maternity leave in the UK, my statutory maternity pay finishes at the end of July. After that its unpaid until 26th October then I would have to return to work.

My partner and I have already agreed that I won't be returning to work, for now anyway, we've actually moved house so I wouldn't even be able to get to my current work. Plus the work life balance isn't good at all, I used to work so many hours with no overtime as I was salaried and all my boss would say is I shouldn't be doing the overtime as I'm the store manager I should be organising others well enough that it wasn't necessary 🤦‍♀️but that's another story.

So I'm gonna stay home with my son, maybe look at getting a new qualification since I don't have any. And I'm not against getting an evening job if necessary to support finances.

So how do I give my notice?? This is the only company I've ever worked for, been there since 8 was 17 and now I'm 26. Really don't know what to say as I think my boss is expecting me to come back and has already messaged asking when I'm free next week for a catch up.

Like I know I just need to send it in an email but I feel so awkward, I'm probably just over thinking it 😂 Also if I resign now will I still get the last few weeks pay?? Or should I wait until I get my last paycheck then resign?