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Gap Year

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
seezedzed
Posts: 2
Joined: 19 Apr 2020, 19:03
Gender: Male

Gap Year

Post by seezedzed »

Hi

I want to take a career break and have asked my manager for info and the relevant forms etc but I'm getting " I'll have a look for you, oh sorry I haven't had time see me tomorrow", I've had this for over a month.
Can anybody definitively tell me where to start, can I apply online or where I can get the relevant forms please?
It's frustrating and ridiculous. I shouldn't have to beg for information that should be available without having to jump through hoops.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Numberone63
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 621
Joined: 05 Sep 2017, 18:38
Gender: Male

Re: Gap Year

Post by Numberone63 »

This is what I did……..
Put it all in writing in a sealed envelope and give it to manager.
Take a photo of it first though on your phone.
Then they came back to me with the official forms to fill in and a 4 page leaflet of the career break rules.
However. This was in March and I still haven’t had any confirmation that I’m getting the 6 months off. Next May to November. But if I don’t get it I’ll probably leave anyway. Good luck.
seezedzed
Posts: 2
Joined: 19 Apr 2020, 19:03
Gender: Male

Re: Gap Year

Post by seezedzed »

Thanks for your reply I appreciate it. Can't believe they haven't helped you, good luck.