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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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No 09:37

No, not any more, as I’m past retirement age. Otherwise, I would definitely consider it. I worked for 20 years as staff translator at an EU institution. Loved it and learn a lot!

Christine Andersen
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Christine Andersen
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Definitely, depending on the role 09:49

If I had been offered a role in an international organisation when I was young enough to do it justice, I would have been delighted.

Josephine Cassar
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Jennifer Levey
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Been there... 12:01

... done that!
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Thayenga
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It would have depending on the role 12:47

Christine Andersen wrote:

If I had been offered a role in an international organisation when I was young enough to do it justice, I would have been delighted.


Back in my younger days I would have definitely accepted the role, provided it was something interesting or even unique. But nowadays, that the wild life is over, I prefer my usual comfortable environment.

[Edited at 2026-08-02 13:31 GMT]
 
Josephine Cassar
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Unlike me 13:04

Thayenga wrote:

Christine Andersen wrote:

If I had been offered a role in an international organisation when I was young enough to do it justice, I would have been delighted.


Back in my younger days I would have definitely accepted the role, provided it was something interesting or even unique. But nowadays, that the wild life is over, I prefer my usual comfortable environment.

[Edited at 2026-08-02 12:48 GMT]

I'm not young any more but I would still cherish a new experience. It's not forever anyway even though it would be an upheaval.
 


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