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29 Oct 2007 Mon 10:51 pm |
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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
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29 Oct 2007 Mon 10:55 pm |
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It is true if you want to be a professional bellydancer. Other than that, I don't know.
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30 Oct 2007 Tue 12:54 am |
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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. |
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30 Oct 2007 Tue 07:32 am |
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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.
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30 Oct 2007 Tue 08:00 am |
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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
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30 Oct 2007 Tue 10:22 pm |
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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!
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30 Oct 2007 Tue 11:01 pm |
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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!!! 
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 12:20 am |
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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.
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31 Oct 2007 Wed 12:34 am |
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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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