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International exchange programs

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sophie97
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International exchange programs

Post by sophie97 »

A big long shot, And I know RM is a UK company, But do they ever run programs that would let me work abroad for them?
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by krussel »

sophie97 wrote:A big long shot, And I know RM is a UK company, But do they ever run programs that would let me work abroad for them?
I very much doubt it but if you find a opening in Barbados then count me in. :wink:
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villan
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by villan »

Given that it's almost impossible to get a transfer to an office in the next town then I very much doubt it.
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by IloveMYredTROLLEY! »

Your best bet might be rural Scotish isles, Isle of Wight, or Isle of Man. :wink:
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by dvbuk55 »

sophie97 wrote:A big long shot, And I know RM is a UK company, But do they ever run programs that would let me work abroad for them?
Have you got anywhere in mind and for how long? It is a long shot but it could well be worth pursuing not least of all from a publicity point of view. It could raise public awareness of the business. I'm not sure how you'd go about it but if you picked a location and contacted the mail service to ask if anyone would consider a swap if it would be allowed. You could swap homes for the duration and it would make a great article for the Courier. Speak to the union as well they have junkets all over the place with other communication unions.
villan
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by villan »

Alternatively, wait a few years when the UK will be part of the United States of Europe run from Brussels, and you'll be able to request a transfer to a EuroPost office in a different part of the USE.
Postie45
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by Postie45 »

villan wrote:Alternatively, wait a few years when the UK will be part of the United States of Europe run from Brussels, and you'll be able to request a transfer to a EuroPost office in a different part of the USE.
few years ? sooner the better imo
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Post by fishtank »

Do we still own GLS?

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Lounge Lizard
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by Lounge Lizard »

IloveMYredTROLLEY! wrote:Your best bet might be rural Scotish isles, Isle of Wight, or Isle of Man. :wink:
Not Isle of Man, that's an entirely separate postal authority.
saddlerposty
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by saddlerposty »

You could always join the TA or other branch of armed forces reserves, I'm sure they would welcome your skills supporting our troops in battle zones around the world.
Or maybe you wanted something a bit cushier.
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by PHARRY »

Gibraltar would be nice
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by tonytucker »

sophie97 wrote:A big long shot, And I know RM is a UK company, But do they ever run programs that would let me work abroad for them?
Falklands is nice this time of year
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rubberbond
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by rubberbond »

villan wrote:Alternatively, wait a few years when the UK will be part of the United States of Europe run from Brussels, and you'll be able to request a transfer to a EuroPost office in a different part of the USE.
We are already at that point.
Darren Bent
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by Darren Bent »

There is nothing stopping you moving to another country and apply for the job in another postal services. It would be interesting to see their views on two different postal services.
tonytucker
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Re: International exchange programs

Post by tonytucker »

rubberbond wrote:
villan wrote:Alternatively, wait a few years when the UK will be part of the United States of Europe run from Brussels, and you'll be able to request a transfer to a EuroPost office in a different part of the USE.
We are already at that point.
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