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I have always been amazed by your Duracell energy, optimism and high professionalism, Maja.
It's another big loss for the organisation. Wishing you lots of success in your new path,  it has been a great pleasure to know and work with you.
Umida

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So sorry you are leaving, but I'm sure you'll be as fantastic as ever in your next role! All the best, love Ellen xxxx

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Čekam te u Novom Sadu da prošetamo Dositejevom.. 💗
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Nothing ever was a problem, not once you got your hands onto it. My 'go to' person at work for 12 years... I will miss you enormously; it has never been anything other than a joy being your colleague. The only reason I can write this is I know we will stay in touch as friends, always. All good wishes, and see you soon - somewhere.
Love Eilidh x

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Maja, you've been such a positive presence in all our lives! I'm so glad I got to meet you in person during the WE Programme Hub meeting in Belgrade. I have no doubt that your uplifting energy will shine through no matter where you go next. By the way, you're the only person who's EVER apologized for cross-posting!!!  All the best! <3 <3 <3

- Jovana Bjelakovic

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I have no idea what we will do with out you, the most phenomenal colleague, supreme upward manager, critical friend, truth teller, extra miler, Queen of the GIF, Christmas personified, continual optimist. Cujemo se!

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We would not have managed to achieve what we have in transforming the way we manage our programmes without you Maja. Thank you. And thank you for being a glorious, wonderful person. I will always think of you at Christmas - and especially in January when I know you will still have your Christmas decorations up even when we have taken ours down in the UK! Thank you for everything and very very best wishes for the future. You will be missed, Cortina x

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Thank you for being such an understanding and responsive colleague. I wish you to be savouring every moment of your life starting right now and please keep going with your drive of making people happy!
May everything you have been giving doubles and returns as a treasure in your life. I really enjoyed working with you and felt supported all the time, thank you for this. I see another door has already been opened for you so wish you good luck with a new journey!
Zhanna

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Maja ...

One of the most competent and knowledgeable colleagues.
The most caring colleague both at personal and professional levels.
The answer to all relevant and irrelevant questions.
The glue keeping the region together!
A role model with a golden heart and V8 brain! :)

They are endless ways to describe you but even this seems not doing justice.

I am indescribably thankful of you for all the unconditional support of me, the free of charge master classes (oh how much I have learnt from you!), and your contagious care and commitment to our work.

As you know the desire of joining the BC was incepted (probably unintentionally!) by you in me when we met in 2013 in Liverpool and ...

You will be missed greatly but you deserve all the best in the world. So so happy for you and wish you all the best in your new adventure.

Until we will meet again somewhere, some time, some how :)

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Maja, this is the message I never wanted to write. You really are our superwoman and we will be lost without you. Thank you for being the best possible colleague and friend.  You are leaving to do something where you'll be more directly linked to work in Croatia, but I want you to know that behind the scenes in Wider Europe you have made a huge difference.  You have made changes to the way we do things, and because of who you are, you have changed how we do things too: to try harder, to be more thoughtful, kind and fair.  Looking forward to seeing those superpowers make a big impact somewhere else next.  And let's please keep exchanging holiday photos from the outside world!  Much love, Claire de B x

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Maja, it's been an absolute pleasure working with you. Your positivity, energy and professionalism have made you an absolute asset to Wider Europe, which we are definitely going to miss. I wish you the very best in your future endeavours and hope we can catch up again down the road.
Paul.

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Dear Maja,
Thank you for everything! You have always been such a great support to the Arts team and to me personally. What a ride! Always DO REMEMBER what I told you last time we spoke.
A lots of love,
Milan

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Hey Maja,
You have made the last year more productive and enjoyable for me. Your dedication has been inspiring. I will keep thinking how I can be more Maja - considerate thoughtful but always up for getting it done... and communicating...
Congratulations on the role and your next adventure.
A luta continua.
Tom

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Thank you for your support and goodwill over the years. Lioness, comrade. Your new team is lucky to have you on board, Majo. Wishing you great joy and success in your new chapter. Best of luck! Bojana C

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Dear Maja, wish you lots of success, learning and achievements on your new path. Have fun, joy and great moments :)

Milica

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Dear Maja
thanks for this wonderful experience of working with you! You are absolute STAR and you have done so much for our organisation and for each of us! I wish you all the best and hope to see you in Uzbekistan! We agreed to stay in touch:)!
Jamilya

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Дорога Maja
Once you step outside the British Council  we will all feel it.  You were so good at what you were doing that I am afraid  whoever follows will have big shoes to fill.   But in addition to your amazing professional rigour and knowledge you have the big heart. Thank you for all your support.  I am really glad we've had a chance to meet and hope that our paths will cross again one day.  Good luck at the new place!
До побачення!
Anna B

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The only comfort in your going is that I know we will remain friends even as we stop being colleagues!  Thank you for all of your kindness and care in tough times, your companionship and laughter in good times, and your warmth and good company always.

And I'm not even going to mention your INSANE work ethic...!

We will miss you but this is not goodbye.

Simon W xxx

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Dear Maja
I am so sorry we are losing you because you have been absolutely brilliant and have done so much for the British Council and CE team.  However I know that your star will shine just as brightly in the new job and you never know, you might come back into the British Council orbit again one day!  I hope so.
Have fun

Mark H

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What Denis & Denis did for Euro Synth-Pop (launching it before it actually existed, so ahead of everyone), this is what you did here - thinking and doing things before they even started.

Our business story started and ended in Istanbul but, what is really important, the business story was just a minor element of it all. Because there is a true friendship that goes beyond the planning cycles, WBS accounts and emails. That is why the most important role I had here (and I had a number of them) was being your travel buddy so your mum could be at ease.

"Kanc" is still streaming so cannot wait to discuss the latest episodes with you.

See you,

Željko

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Maja, working with you has been an inspiration.  Your commitment and work ethic are second to none and you are always such fun and so positive to work with. I am soooo going to miss you.
All the very best with your new job.  I hope it brings everything you wish for. As so many have already said, they are very lucky to have you!
And always remember that although your colleagues and friends at the BC have "let" you go - we will always want you back.  Love Sally x

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Maja,

You are just brilliant.  We will all miss you enormously, and your future employers are indeed so very lucky to have you.  I wish you every success and happiness with the next chapter , and hope to be able to catch up over a coffee in Croatia at some point in the future!

All best wishes,

Peter

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It was awesome working with you, you were always precise, clear, funny and easy-going! I know we didn't work that much, but the bit we have was super for me. I wish you a huge success in your next role and I'm sure they will be more than happy to have you! See you in Belgrade or Zagreb :) Stefan Jokanovic

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So sad to hear you are going. It really has been great working with you. I'll never forget the mad and heady days of the EU Pillar Re- assessment and your big contribution. I learnt loads from you and the team work was fantastic. Thanks for all your support - your future organisation is so lucky to have you.
All the best
Louise Kennard

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It feels like an end of an era really.
Grateful for all the help and support you provided throughout years, and all with a smile and loads of positive vibes you shared all around.
Hope your new environment provides interesting and exciting projects, as we do not doubt in your success. They are sooo lucky to have you:)
Not a goodbye, but will be waiting for you in Sarajevo for a round of cevapi et al.
Hugs,
Amila

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Dear Maja,
There are people that never leave one’s thoughts, and heart, even though they leave common work place. You are such a person, who will remain in my heart for lifetime. You are an incredible person who always takes care of people and is supportive and considerate. You are not only the most professional person, but you are also the most beautiful soul I have ever encountered. Thank you for your enormous support to our work in Azerbaijan and please know that thousands of English teachers respect and adore you here. This is ‘see you soon’ message as I hope you can visit us in the nearest future 🙏🫶 Nargiz H

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Maja,
We really could not have managed without you! I have no idea how you managed to juggle so many different calls on your time and all the while keep smiling and being an all  around really excellent colleague. Your support to Cultural Engagement beyond Wider Europe has been remarkable and I thank you for that.  I wish you the very best of luck in the chapters that lie ahead.
Best wishes
Mark Stephens

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I've seen so many brilliant epithets for you on this padlet and I agree with all of them. You are not a star. You are a SUPERSTAR!  I am sure this move is for your better work-life balance, for you to get your life back after so many years of devotion to the British Council teams around the region. Thank you for this devotion and exemplary professionalism.  Your new employers  are really lucky getting you. You will rock!

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Still difficult to comprehend that you would not be in the British Council any longer. The woman who always has all the info, who is there when everyone else is god-knows-where. :)

You have been there for me when I needed it - I'll never forget your friendly helping hand. Hope you find a great new professional 'home' and continue excelling in all you do. Professional things aside, it is your lovely personality that won everyone's heart.

Hugs,
Ivana

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You really are a wonder woman, Maja. We will all miss you so much. I will always remember our days working together in EES and more recently on global pogrammes. Thank you for always keeping our conversations real, for keeping us on track and for making sure we focus on the things that really matter. Keep in touch, Alison xx

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Dear Maja!
Like all other colleagues, feel sad knowing that you are leaving us this soon. There are so many things left yet to learn from you. You were a true professional leader and a true inspiration for all.  However, I feel very much privileged having a chance to work with you,  the best colleague whoever could wish for. You always made sure we did our best and always supported us, day, night, leaves, holidays, ALL THE TIME! I'm fortunate that was able to work in your presence. You and your amazing messages will be missed :))))! Wish you all the best for your future. Keep in touch...

Sadakat

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Dear Maja,

I could never thank you enough for being the most supportive, encouraging, welcoming and all-around incredible person to have as a line manager! Your kindness and warmth know no bounds, and I will always consider myself the luckiest person to have worked with you, albeit for a short time. There was never a moment when I did not feel championed and cared for, it truly means a lot to me. You will always be my friend and I wish you all the best in the future!

And I may have already said more things to you in person, so I will stop there and simply say - I love you and will miss you greatly.

Angela

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Maja, you are one of the hardest working colleagues I have ever had, with unparalleled availability, professionalism and organizational skills. But much more importantly - you always managed to match your unrivaled professionalism with great collegiality, friendship and personal concern.

I am really sad to see you go, and hope that our paths cross again in the future.

All the best from sunny Tel Aviv, Denis

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I believe you really are!
All the best,
Eric

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Hi Maja,

I can't believe you are leaving. It's been such a pleasure working with you over the past  five years!  A true professional and a real friend! I always told people that there isn't an issue, a challange or a problem that Maja can't solve or knows someone in the organisation that can help with. You are an absolute champion and a force of nature!
You will be missed!
I am sure you'll do wonders in your new role at the croatian science foundation!!!
Please come and visit us in Israel! :)
Jonathan

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So many colleagues have already wrote wonderful things - (wonder woman of the BC Universe indeed :) and I think it explains very well why you will be irreplaceable as Nina aptly described.

Thank you for unparalleled energy, kind spirit and professionalism. In literally every single situation.

You will be missed greatly and we are all envious of the new team that will have you :) Still, I count myself as one of lucky ones that will see you soon in Rijeka :)

Hugs,

Olga

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Dear Maja,
We met in person several times, but so fleetingly. Much more often we communicated online, where you spent most of your time at any time of the day. Sometimes I wrote late at night or early in the morning, hoping to get an answer when you are online, but you always answered instantly, and I wondered: "When does this person sleep?"
You are special to every member of our team, and that's why we all have broken hearts that ache because you are leaving. But apparently, you have made your decision, and we have no right and no power to stop you.
Like other colleagues, I wish you a bright road on a new round of your professional career, excellent health and personal happiness. Who knows, maybe we will meet again for a cup of delicious, fragrant coffee somewhere and some day!
With love and respect, Ardak.

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Hi Maja, you were incredibly kind and welcoming to me when I pitched up in Zagreb all those years ago. Cool, calm and collected, a great asset to our work in Croatia, obviously, but your stage was much bigger than that. You've made a genuine difference to people that you work with and many millions who've benefitted from everything you've brought - which in my experience was always the A game! Hvala i sretno! James

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Maja, you have been such a constant in our lives that I can't imagine not bumping into you at regional and global meetings in the future. Thank you so much for your flexibility, passion, focus and expertise over the years and very best of luck with the next stage in your exciting career - Andy W xxx

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Our loss Maja...
They're lucky to have you!
I hope to see you in Croatia :)
All the very best,
Alison (Devine)

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Dear Maja, I will miss your dedication, professionalism, energy, and FRIENDSHIP. You were our Safeguarding champion and driving force in making our organisation safe for everybody. You make us all look good. We will miss YOU..... I wish you all the best in your private and professional life.
Amir

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Majaaaaa!!!!
First of all, many thanks for all the support you gave me over the years, especially on a personal level. I cannot believe that you are leaving. This is a massive loss to the organisation. All the very best for the future and I hope that all your dreams and plans come to fruition. You are going to leave a gap which will be impossible to fill. Here's hoping that we bump into each other in the years to come.
Gerry x

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Maja, in you, British Council is losing one of the greats! You have had such an impact and I wish you all the very best in a life post-BC. If you ever make it to Belfast, please get in touch. All the best, Karen McCloskey

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Dearest Maja

What are we going to do without you? You have been the most amazing colleague to work with over the years - your warmth, kindness, expertise, experience and professionalism among your many other qualities will be sorely missed by me and so many others.

One organisation's loss is another's gain and I wish you every success and happiness in your new role.

Do keep in touch and I'm hoping we meet again somewhere, some day soon.

Very best wishes
Tanya

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Hi Maja, we’ll miss you very much. You’re always so calm and can-do despite the big stress we’ve had over the past years. I wish you all the best. Let me know how you get on in your next steps and if we can do anything to help you from here.

Andrew Zerzan

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I know you made a huge impact, no matter your task or role and will be sorely missed. Another big loss for BC.
Wishing you only the best for what's next on the horizon for you.
Take care,
Sarah B

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Well, I'm gutted you're leaving and I've never met you and haven't even worked with you for very long!  What are we going to do without you?  You've clearly made a massive impact here at the BC and I'm sure you'll be just as much of a success in your new role.  Wishing you the very best.

Denise

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Like everyone else, I can't believe it! We have so many wonderful colleagues in the British Council, but some stand out and are the glue that keeps it all together. You are one of those very few people and we'll miss you desperately. Whatever role you were in, we always knew we had an English Programmes leader in WE who would be keeping an eye on things and 'supporting' (a massive understatement) in the background. How you did that on top of at least one other job, usually several, is beyond me. All the best in your new role: they don't yet know how lucky they are to have you.
Michael C

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Dear Maja,

I echo the 'despair' of all the colleagues writing you goodbye messages.

You are an incredible professional, genuinely passionate about helping people, and making an impact. I hope you do realise that you have given more of yourself to this organisation than any workplace deserves - take care of you and keep your brilliant self sane & healthy!

I hope to meet you in 'real life' one day :)

All the very best to the very best!

Anamaria R.

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Dear Maja,

I could not believe when I heard you will be leaving, after I opened a dedicated e-mail folder for your messages and have only 4 unread messages?!😊

Joke aside, everyone claims that there are no irreplaceable colleagues, but I came across this statement: “Irreplaceable employees don't have to be told what to do. They know the goal and are self-motivated to continually move toward it. No matter what obstacle they face, nothing will stop them from meeting their goal. These individuals are self-sufficient, but confident enough to ask for help when it is needed.” Any similarities? And this is only a small portion of who you are!

I only hope you found a secret code to download all our WE institutional memory from your brain before leaving😊

All the best in your future life, I know you will do great wherever you work!

Stay in touch!

Nina

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Dear Maya

It was an absolute pleasure working with you. Thank you for everything.

Yours will be very big shoes to fill, and you will be greatly missed.

All the very best for the future.
Cansu x

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Dear Maja,
It was so great working with you, and you will be greatly missed. You have been a shining star here, and I know you will thrive in your new role. Keep in touch! ❤ ❤ ❤

Zaza

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Dear Maja, you've always been a special colleague! Thank you for ALL YOUR TIME and ENERGY you have spent for making our work better. You will be hugely missed!  All the best with your new work and I hope we meet one day!
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Gala

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Dear Maja! Thank you for all your hard work over many years; your contribution to the British Council success is immense. Wish you best of luck in your new role :)
Nilufar

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Dear Maja, even though we were not in touch much, but I can remember you from those times when you worked as a Regional Manager for English and I was part of English Unit in Russia. I admire your career route and the level of your professionalism and the amount of support to the region and colleagues that you gave. I wish you all the best at the new place! Nadia K.

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Dear Maja, even though we were not in touch much, but I can remember you from those times when you worked as a Regional Manager for English and I was part of English Unit in Russia. I admire your career route and the level of your professionalism and the amount of support to the region and colleagues that you gave. I wish you all the best at the new place! Nadia K.

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Maja, you are magical, even though we have never met in person, I could feel your energy, devotion and passion for helping people. You are a British Council  encyclopedia, as you know everyone and everything or at least know someone who knows ))😎  I wish you to have a wonderful experience ahead, more magic in your life happening for you, as you have done a lot of magic for others already )) ✨Wish you the life and job you want to make you happy. I do hope we meet one day for a cup of coffee or a lemonade 🍹🍹💖
Winterish but warm hugs from Kazakhstan,
Nadia

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Dear Maja

I cannot believe you are leaving us - how can we survive without you?

You have been one of the most special colleagues I've come across at the British Council. I feel lucky to have had the chance  to work closely with you and benefit from your dedication, professionalism, creativity, and wisdom. You are always caring and empathetic which means you are able to connect with people in a unique way.

Your future organisation is super lucky to have you.  Please take care, stay in touch, and come to see me in South East Asia.  You will always remain a special colleague and friend.

With best wishes
Summer

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I will miss your true friendship, your sense of humour and of course our dinners in Istanbul :)

EDI (formerly known as EO&D) brought us together more than a decade ago in Zagreb and then in Istanbul. Although we have never worked directly until four months ago, we managed to maintain our relationship. So, I sincerely hope that we will retain it from here on as well.

Not that you need it but "Best of luck!" in your new job.

Warmest wishes and love,
Nilgün

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I am so, so thrilled for you Maja that you have a great new role that will allow you to focus on local needs. It's so bittersweet for all of us as we have come to rely on your energy, passion and commitment to inspire us and just get stuff done even in the difficult times. Shining light for us all to aspire to its been a privilege. Wishing you great success and contentment in the future. Love Erica