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1.       rico_1978
12 posts
 29 Oct 2007 Mon 04:51 pm

Hi,

Me and My Turkish girlfriend are due to move to Istanbul early next year. My Girlfriend has heard that it is hard to find a job when you are over the age of 27. Does anyone know if there is any truth in this? We will both be over this age when we go.

Cheers

2.       Badiabdancer74
383 posts
 29 Oct 2007 Mon 04:55 pm

It is true if you want to be a professional bellydancer. Other than that, I don't know.

3.       alameda
1493 posts
 29 Oct 2007 Mon 06:54 pm

Badiadancer74 I'm sorry to contradict you , but some of the most famous and successful dancers are well over that age, and they started their careers later than that. I know...but won't tell who they are

Quoting Badiabdancer74:

It is true if you want to be a professional bellydancer. Other than that, I don't know.



4.       Badiabdancer74
383 posts
 30 Oct 2007 Tue 01:32 am

I know Birgul is one who is still dancing. That was just the cut off age I was told. Asena looks well over that age as well. Those are famous dancers, I'm talking your regular dancer.

5.       egyptian_tomb
317 posts
 30 Oct 2007 Tue 02:00 am

Quoting rico_1978:

Hi,

Me and My Turkish girlfriend are due to move to Istanbul early next year. My Girlfriend has heard that it is hard to find a job when you are over the age of 27. Does anyone know if there is any truth in this? We will both be over this age when we go.

Cheers



Two of my girlfriends are in their 40s and working over there teaching at different schools. One for an english school and one for a private childrens school so, yes is the answer to your question.

You can find work there. I have noticed that sometimes ads state ages from 20 - 35 but I dont believe that people ONLY look for these age limits.

Look on http://istanbul.craigslist.org/ and http://www.expatriates.com/

There are jobs there apartments to rent and other things you may need info on.

I hope this helps.

V

6.       KeithL
1473 posts
 30 Oct 2007 Tue 04:22 pm

Quoting rico_1978:

Hi,

Me and My Turkish girlfriend are due to move to Istanbul early next year. My Girlfriend has heard that it is hard to find a job when you are over the age of 27. Does anyone know if there is any truth in this? We will both be over this age when we go.

Cheers



It is true. Employers want younger people. Most turks are forced to retire after working 20 years. So for many this is as early as 40 or 41. I have seen mnay job advertisements that limit applicants to those under 24 or 25. Good luck!

7.       Elisabeth
3292 posts
 30 Oct 2007 Tue 05:01 pm

Quoting KeithL:

Quoting rico_1978:

Hi,

Me and My Turkish girlfriend are due to move to Istanbul early next year. My Girlfriend has heard that it is hard to find a job when you are over the age of 27. Does anyone know if there is any truth in this? We will both be over this age when we go.

Cheers



It is true. Employers want younger people. Most turks are forced to retire after working 20 years. So for many this is as early as 40 or 41. I have seen mnay job advertisements that limit applicants to those under 24 or 25. Good luck!



How weird....but I could retire soon!!! lol

8.       christine
356 posts
 30 Oct 2007 Tue 05:29 pm

Retire after 20 years of working!!!! I would have been retired now 20 years., but because i live in England i still have 5 more years to work

9.       alameda
1493 posts
 30 Oct 2007 Tue 06:20 pm

Quoting christine:

Retire after 20 years of working!!!! I would have been retired now 20 years., but because i live in England i still have 5 more years to work



Well consider yourself lucky, In the USA most have to work until they drop. At least you have healthcare and social services.

10.       girleegirl
3119 posts
 30 Oct 2007 Tue 06:34 pm

Quoting alameda:


Well consider yourself lucky, In the USA most have to work until they drop. At least you have healthcare and social services.



I actually prefer knowing there are laws in the US that will protect me from age discrimination in the workplace. I can't even imagine posting a job opening and including an age requirement!!

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