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Age and Employment

stickersticker MandaluyongPosts: 10Member
edited November 2012 in Working in Australia
Friends,
I saw an article a few weeks ago that people over 45 years old are having difficulty finding work. I know age discrimination is common here in the Philippines and I thought this can also happen in Australia. I'd just like to know what your experiences are. Thanks!

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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    Friends,
    I saw an article a few weeks ago that people over 45 years old are having difficulty finding work. I know age discrimination is common here in the Philippines and I thought this can also happen in Australia. I'd just like to know what your experiences are. Thanks!
    Links please...

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  • stickersticker Mandaluyong
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    http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/worklife/most-mature-aged-job-seekers-dissatisfied-with-recruiters/story-fn7kjxsd-1226515746947
  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    Friends,
    I saw an article a few weeks ago that people over 45 years old are having difficulty finding work. I know age discrimination is common here in the Philippines and I thought this can also happen in Australia. I'd just like to know what your experiences are. Thanks!
    i've worked in Australia before.. so far i did not see any discrimination on the above 45 yrs old... may mga contractors na na hire kami na ganoon ang edad.. im my opinion.. yung job opportunity still depends on the qualification pa rin...


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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Friends,
    I saw an article a few weeks ago that people over 45 years old are having difficulty finding work. I know age discrimination is common here in the Philippines and I thought this can also happen in Australia. I'd just like to know what your experiences are. Thanks!
    i've worked in Australia before.. so far i did not see any discrimination on the above 45 yrs old... may mga contractors na na hire kami na ganoon ang edad.. im my opinion.. yung job opportunity still depends on the qualification pa rin...


    I would agree to this... :)

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    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
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  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    hi! used to work with someone aged 65. he was a contractor and his contract was even renewed a number of times, making him stay in the company for almost a year. When the final renewal was served, he got another job with another company. it goes to show that credentials matter more than age here :)
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    There's this thing called fair go in Australia. As long as your skills and work experience fit the job description, you should be fine.

    Nagiging factor lang ang edad (among other things like english proficiency & educ background) sa points tested visa.
  • stickersticker Mandaluyong
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Oct 27, 2012
    Thanks, all! Appreciate the feedback. Happy New Year!
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