You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: • explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months • say how your work could be done while you are away • ask for his/her help in arranging it Write at least 150 words.

Dear Mr Jay, I am writing
this
letter to express my interest in working at our company headquarters in Cedar Rapids for six months. It was recently brought to my notice that there
is
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six months opening in the office for engineering staff.
This
opportunity would help me
further
enhancing
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my skills so that I can perform better and contribute more to the company. As you know, I have been recently promoted to the lead engineer of the team.
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position demands me to take key decisions on the design of our products. In my opinion, it would be very beneficial if I could spend some time with design engineers at the headquarters in understanding our products in more detail. Coming to the work during my absence from India, I have already planned six months of tasks for the team. I can easily check up on the progress from Cedar Rapids.
Also
, Priya can be appointed as the temporary lead in my absence. She is well versed with projects and can handle day-to-day troubleshoots. I will
also
be available in the early mornings and evenings, in case, some task needs my intervention.
Finally
, I would like to request you to provide your approval for the same. I will send you my detailed report on the same by today evening. Yours sincerely, Madhulika Banerji
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • professional development
  • global operations
  • cross-functional
  • remote work
  • progress updates
  • logistical arrangements
  • cultural exchange
  • continuity plan
  • enhance my skillset
  • broaden my horizons
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