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legal side - medical leave of absence (stress leave) is accepted at a higher standard if you can support with a dr note rather than just talking to the manager. default is usually 3 mos.
practical side - once you go back after 3 mos your job is pretty safe. if you go back after 1 year, be prepared to be "performance managed" out the door. business has no time for your slow ass to be brought back up to speed - especially if the new person is better than you.
alternative? - how about job share arrangement so you only work 2-3 days a week for 6 mos?
source: experience from the manager side.
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