[Drover Jess]

Hi to everyone

A question about potential emigration
With the emigration age allowance of main applicant as 55 does anyone know of successful applications and jobs in the 50 age group?

Dh is now 47, but doing a part time MSC as well as working full time and he would really like to finish it, although his sort of job has just been advertised over here in UK. We have applied just to see what happens but the consultants handling the applications have not replied to our email asking if the CV has been recieved, we just got a read receipt for that one message but not for the one with the CV and application letter. So only time will tell.
He will be approaching 50 when his Msc is done, will that be a major problem do you think?
It is the actual reality of others age related experiences that we wonder about. We all know that despite legislation etc ageism still happens and often in all countries but would like the view of what happens in NZ.
Our young are just about leading their own lives and for us we feel this will be the time to try something new, especially if we can wait the 2 years, and we have always love NZ and have a lot of friends over there.

all comments gratefully received

[dusk]

I believe some of the members here are in the category you mention (successful applicants 50+)

I'm sure someone will be along soon to let you know more detailed stories ;)

[TrentBridge]

We are not going to apply until later this year with a view to moving next year and OH will be almost 49 then. We've been told there won't be any probs in getting jobs. :clap

Welcome to the forum.

S

[victoria]

Plenty of us here in the over 50s. If you've got it & they want it, come on over.In fact,we've never experienced an age issue at all here & been around both islands.The only case will be the amount of points for age on your application. Try the quick speed calculator on the NZimmigrate site & see how it comes out. Good luck to you & yours.