He applied, was accepted, and then began his training.
Police work sounded very attractive, compared to my mechanics job, so I also applied.
My start date was, to the day, ten years after Id started as a mechanic.
My work authorized the day off, which was a Saturday.
A local derby which was often bad-tempered.
I reminded him the fixtures were known for months in advance and Id arranged everything for the move.
He still refused to give me the time off and said I would work a day shift.
When you worked overtime, you could either get paid for it or get time off in lieu.
I knew I wasnt irreplaceable and the problems occurred due to a shortage of manpower and bad organisation.
I was still single but with girlfriends and no kids.
There was a running joke at work that I was never there and always on a course.
I also kept note of the value of my house should I sell it.
The time came one day at work for me to leave, so I asked for a sabbatical.
I asked my inspector, who said the same.
I already knew this was how it was, until then, done.
I have visited ninety-eight countries and lived (within the restrictions of the visas) in twelve.
A few several times.
I have more trips/extended stays planned.
Thank you for reading if you stuck it out to the end.
That was my work story.
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