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elliot_spencer
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 Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject: More ageist - Taiwan or Japan |
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| JUst trying to find out which country is harder to find full-time gigs as you get older out of the two? In other words - which one discriminates against your age more? |
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taiwiener
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Honestly, they're both bad. But from my limited experience I would have to say Japan is definately worse. You would be automatically excluded from many jobs just by age alone, where in Taiwan you'd at least be given an "airing" I could say. I bet many others have an opinion on this too? |
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tedkarma
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 12:53 am Post subject: |
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I was 45 when I got my job in Taiwan - no problem on the age front - but I am not sure how old you are.
The previous poster is probably right - Japan does have the notion of a 23-year-old blond and blue teacher. |
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taiwiener
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm a tad younger than you Ted but have friends in Japan who tell me of age-related horror stories for people with just a BA/BS or similar. Of course, advanced degrees and experience help everywhere. |
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tedkarma
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm a tad younger than you Ted but have friends in Japan who tell me of age-related horror stories for people with just a BA/BS or similar. Of course, advanced degrees and experience help everywhere. |
I agree with taiwiener.
It certainly makes a difference as to what kind of job you apply for. Few people are going to accept a 55-year-old man applying to teach kindergartem - the energy level just isn't going to be there. But - just fine for a college or university position where age and experience the ability to counsel your students are considered assets.
Yes - a graduate degree and experience make a huge difference - as they do in every occupation. |
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