Age and Employment

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• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  November 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!

  Links please...
  

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• sticker Mandaluyong
  Posts: 10Member
  Joined: Oct 27, 2012

  November 2012

  http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/worklife/most-mature-aged-job-seekers-dissatisfied-with-recruiters/story-fn7kjxsd-1226515746947
  
• multitasking North Ryde
  Posts: 544Member
  Joined: Oct 02, 2012

  November 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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• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  November 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...
  
  
  

  I would agree to this...

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111

  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  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
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
• 021607 Sydney
  Posts: 84Member
  Joined: Oct 22, 2012

  November 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
• LokiJr Quezon City
  Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
  Joined: Jan 13, 2011

  December 2012

  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.
• sticker Mandaluyong
  Posts: 10Member
  Joined: Oct 27, 2012

  January 2013

  Thanks, all! Appreciate the feedback. Happy New Year!