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Jennifer · 24d ago
Earlier work: Case Management / Mgr Case Management Services, Unit Manager, Psych Nurse
I have been made redundant at 65 years of age and was not wanting to retire yet. The organisation is cutting positions. I get the sinking feeling I might be forced to retire. Do Employers have any interest in employing 65year olds?
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Joanne · 10d ago
Education Facilitator
Hi Jennifer,
Keep positive! You’ve acquired a load of skills, and the question isn’t “Will employers hire me at 65?”
It’s “who needs my awesome skills and experience?”
There’s a company out there who would benefit greatly by hiring you. Go out there knowing your worth! 💗
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Anon766778 · 7d ago
Builder
I am 47 years old, with 15 of experience in construction industry from carpenter to site supervisor. Got redundant 2 weeks ago and from last 4 weeks applying for jobs, only have 1 interview and not hearing back from other employers or agencies. Seems pretty tuff and stress building up from family responsibilities too.
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Anon351844 · 10d ago
Customer Relationship Management
I'm with you. I resigned from my Position late June / had a break/ holiday and am ready to get back into it ... However , even Though I am very experienced in My Industry , It seems no one wants to hire a 63 year old woman...
Very demoralizing
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Mark · 10d ago
Design Role
Same - I’m 57 and I can’t find work
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Stephanie · 9d ago
Public servant
I feel your pain. I’m 58 and nobody wants to employ me either.
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David · 5d ago
Plant Operator
I'm 66 and not ready to retire. I'm with an agency who have paid for me to do Certificate III in aged care as they are screaming out for people.
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Lara · 9d ago
Owner Operator
Same 52, highly experienced in my field, very customer focused & can’t even get a interview at a supermarket
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Anon533126 · 10d ago
Laboratory Technician
48, not having any luck either. Being ghosted doesn’t help self esteem either
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West Coast Adventure · 21d ago
Sorry to hear this, retirement is nice but it should be on your terms, not something thats forced. You've probably got some awesome skills, and the fact you could retire - but don't want to - that says a lot of good I think. It's pretty sad any of us have to worry about an expiry date. 😞
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Anon147510 · 5d ago
Data Engineer
Yeah I found it very hard. Wasn’t even getting a call back, let alone an interview.
I took the years off my education and chopped half of my Cv, so I only had 15 years of experience.
And it worked
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