F X,
The 6 month period includes:
28 days terminal leave
7 weeks resettlement leave (if you've done the time)
Any annual leave you have left to take
I’ve used my resettlement leave for courses and have none left. I have an exit date in mid June and with the above in mind, it means I’ll stop working at the beginning of May. I am told that if I have a solid job offer, the last few weeks are negotiable.
Oh, you’re allowed to start a new job once the terminal leave kicks in.
MOG