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Jim Mackley
Dec 13, 202020 min read
Adventures Of A Civil Servant (Part 1)
Why did I join the civil service? It was not the most glamorous career choice, yet it is an essential role with a much bigger purpose!
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Jim Mackley
Dec 12, 202026 min read
Swaziland
Adventures Of A Civil Servant (Part 2):
Having found out where Swaziland was on the map I applied for the job. It was a unique experience!
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Jim Mackley
Dec 11, 202037 min read
Back to "The Smoke"#1
Adventures Of A Civil Servant (Part 3):
Working in London in the 1970's!
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Jim Mackley
Dec 10, 202036 min read
Brussels #1
Adventures Of A Civil Servant (Part 4): After a long period of uncertainty, I was posted to Brussels. It was a complete new world!
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Jim Mackley
Dec 9, 202013 min read
Back To "The Smoke"#2
Adventures Of A Civil Servant (Part 5):
After over 5 years in Brussels, I returned to work in London.
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Jim Mackley
Dec 8, 202010 min read
Eastern Europe
Adventures Of A Civil Servant (Part 6).
The world was changing rapidly and I had the opportunity to help some newly independent countries.
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Jim Mackley
Dec 7, 202033 min read
Brussels #2
Adventures Of A Civil Servant (Part 7):
I was keen to go back to Brussels, and, very quickly, I had the chance to take a new challenge!
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