Any ex-VSO's moved over here

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
27/02/2011 15:40

in the good 'ole TRNC?? Am sure there must be some. Could we try and get together for a good old gossip about the "hard times" - I keep getting invites from Putney, and have tried to say Im here and cant get to any exes meetings for a cuppa!! So lets see if there are any of us around. You can e mail me.

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 15:32

i cant believe there is no one out here who didnt serve with VSO,either before uni or afterwards, or even long long afterwards like I did. Come on, dont say Im all alooooone!

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 15:39

I doubt there are many on here who went to Uni! Borstal....Yes.........Uni...Probably Not

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 16:52

Robert Msg 3 - VSO is not just for ex University it's just easier for people to get in with uni qualifications

It is about spreading your experience and knowledge to those in need.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 17:21

You have a talent for stating the obvious Tom. You should take it up professionally.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 18:11

Robert Msg 5 - that means I could never be a politician real estate saleman, or lawyer does it not?



My point was that maybe you did not need to have gone to university to give the great benefit of your knowledge and experience to those who you could help. Borstal or University I'm not qualified to talk about either!

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 18:33

Tom - you're right and wrong! Originally many joined (when it started inthe 50's) straight from school (usually went to Africa!) but now in this modern world its qualifications or experience Im afraid. Someone after retirement with loads of experience in their field, be it building or IT would get a 1 or 2 year contract - but for teaching,, nursing and and so on these days they do look for a degree. I cant say I agree, but it is their charity and they can run it how they like!! They have pulled out of many countries now and are getting "picky". I was lucky I had a great time for 4.5 years, gained many friends and lots of insight into a specific country, which one doesnt always get from the media!!!!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 18:37

A great job you have done mama. I would love to do this x