I'd strongly advise taking the extended leave available to you. Think of it this way: if you’re just staying afloat but still struggling, there’s very little bu

I'd strongly advise taking the extended leave available to you. Think of it this way: if you’re just staying afloat but still struggling, there’s very little buffer between staying afloat and not; you very likely will take leave one way or another; you’ll be glad you made the choice and didn’t wait for it to be made for you.