Can I go off for a year?!

[mervyng2]

Hello Everyone!!!
Just want to enquire about my job. I have been working part time as a postman for last 2 years and been studying at the same time and recently completed a degree. I am planning to study further and that means giving up this job is inevitable. I just want to know if I can go off for a year and then come back to carry on next year. I just want to know if they can keep me on their payroll (obviously without pay) and allow me off for a year. Just wondering. Looking forward to your replies.

Thanks

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Hello Everyone!!!
Just want to enquire about my job. I have been working part time as a postman for last 2 years and been studying at the same time and recently completed a degree. I am planning to study further and that means giving up this job is inevitable. I just want to know if I can go off for a year and then come back to carry on next year. I just want to know if they can keep me on their payroll (obviously without pay) and allow me off for a year. Just wondering. Looking forward to your replies.

Thanks

Yes its called a Sabbatical or Career Break we have the 2008 agreement in downloads http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... 36&t=12623" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - but if you contact HR they should be able to advise if there is another more up to date one, and of course give expert advice

[Judgee]

Not sure about this anymore. Someone was recently refuse a Sabbatical in our office and had to quit to go traveling?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Its mentioned on myroyalmail

In longer term situations, unpaid leave of up to six months or a career break of up to two
years can be arranged.

and its been mentioned in the courier 21 times as well https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=site: ... 0&filter=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Spartacus]

Hello Everyone!!!
Just want to enquire about my job. I have been working part time as a postman for last 2 years and been studying at the same time and recently completed a degree. I am planning to study further and that means giving up this job is inevitable. I just want to know if I can go off for a year and then come back to carry on next year. I just want to know if they can keep me on their payroll (obviously without pay) and allow me off for a year. Just wondering. Looking forward to your replies.

Thanks

Are you on a permanent or temporary contract?

[mervyng2]

I'm on temporary contract.

[mickeymacca]

Not sure where you would stand on a temp contract. However, I am half way through a career break (1 year) so the agreement still exists.

[hans solo]

in west of scotland you could do prison time come out and your jobs was still there for you

[arnold cheshire]

in west of scotland you could do prison time come out and your jobs was still there for you

[Pinky 1]

Its mentioned on myroyalmail

and its been mentioned in the courier 21 times as well https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=site: ... 0&filter=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You've read 21 editions of the Courier ?

Whey to go Teebs !!!