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Career Break?
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Pmn
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- Joined: 10 Jan 2008, 11:05
Career Break?
Do you have to have been working for RM for a certain amount of time before you're entitled to a career break? If so, anyone know how long it is?
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baldrick
- EX ROYAL MAIL
- Posts: 5038
- Joined: 13 Sep 2007, 23:37
- Gender: Male
Career Break?
I don't know, but I would guess you have to be established, ie at least 12 months.Pmn wrote:Do you have to have been working for RM for a certain amount of time before you're entitled to a career break? If so, anyone know how long it is?
But maybe someone else knows for definite.
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Timelord
- Posts: 143
- Joined: 28 Aug 2008, 17:17
- Gender: Female
- Location: Gallifrey
Career Break?
Glad you asked this one Pmn, I know when I started 4 years ago I was told we could have a year off but didn't know if RM still allowed this, I'd be very interested to hear if anyone knows any details about it.
'I tolerate this century but I don't enjoy it'
The Doctor in 'An Unearthly Child'
A species set on endless growth is.... UNSUSTAINABLE
The Doctor in 'An Unearthly Child'
A species set on endless growth is.... UNSUSTAINABLE
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baldrick
- EX ROYAL MAIL
- Posts: 5038
- Joined: 13 Sep 2007, 23:37
- Gender: Male
Career Break?
Yes AFAIK it's still in operation. It's called a career break or sabbatical.
You can take up to three years off. I believe it is for educational courses, child care or travelling abroad.
Not for trying out another job as claimed on another site. I would think you have to provide proof of what
you will be doing.
You keep your seniority up to the time of your career break.
I believe you also have to return to work at RM for at least two weeks each year - some people at my MC
have used it to do degree courses and work at the MC during their Xmas break.
You can take up to three years off. I believe it is for educational courses, child care or travelling abroad.
Not for trying out another job as claimed on another site. I would think you have to provide proof of what
you will be doing.
You keep your seniority up to the time of your career break.
I believe you also have to return to work at RM for at least two weeks each year - some people at my MC
have used it to do degree courses and work at the MC during their Xmas break.
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not me
- Posts: 2735
- Joined: 10 Aug 2007, 15:07
- Gender: Female
- Location: Uranus
Career Break?
do you know if theres a limit on hours you can do?baldrick wrote:Yes AFAIK it's still in operation. It's called a career break or sabbatical.
You can take up to three years off. I believe it is for educational courses, child care or travelling abroad.
Not for trying out another job as claimed on another site. I would think you have to provide proof of what
you will be doing.
You keep your seniority up to the time of your career break.
I believe you also have to return to work at RM for at least two weeks each year - some people at my MC
have used it to do degree courses and work at the MC during their Xmas break.
eg if i went back to uni i would be looking for a part time job in term time and full time in holiday times
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baldrick
- EX ROYAL MAIL
- Posts: 5038
- Joined: 13 Sep 2007, 23:37
- Gender: Male
Career Break?
I wouldn't know about that.
I suggest you contact HR to ask.
I suggest you contact HR to ask.