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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Would you consider a language-related role at an international org such as NATO, the UN, etc?".
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
Jennifer Levey
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Christine Andersen דנמרק Local time: 19:31 חבר (2003) מדנית לאנגלית + ...
Definitely, depending on the role
Aug 2
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
Thayenga
expressisverbis
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Jennifer Levey צ'ילי Local time: 13:31 מספרדית לאנגלית + ...
Been there...
Aug 2
... done that!
JL
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Thayenga גרמניה Local time: 19:31 חבר (2009) מאנגלית לגרמנית + ...
It would have depending on the role
Aug 2
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]
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Josephine Cassar מלטה Local time: 19:31 חבר (2012) מאנגלית למלטזית + ...
Unlike me
Aug 2
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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