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[corfiot]

Hi!

I have been to Cyprus before, but have applied for several posts recently in the island, without reply, and would like to know from people if cyprus really is ageist in it's employment.

I am 44, an entertainer, photographer, writer, graphics layout artist, and am interested to hear from people who can refute this, or back it up, save me wasting a trip, or anyone from hotels who can use my services.

Tony
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[Get Real!]

Yes it is. Try your luck somewhere else… thanks.

[CBBB]

As usual, I have to say ignore GR, not so much ageism as a lack of jobs at the moment. Seeing as you don't have experience in anything useful, you will find it very difficult to get a job here.

[Nikitas]

"useful" as in plumbing and electrical appliance repair?

CBBB you are sounding like those Yahoo factoids.

[CBBB]

an entertainer, photographer, writer, graphics layout artist

How many vacancies do you know of in Cyprus that requires these "skills" Nikitas?

[B25]

Do you speak, read or write Greek???

No?? Then not much of a chance.

[Gasman]

Lots of people are having trouble finding work here at the mo.

But one thing I'd say about Tony's chances of getting any is that he is highly unlikely to get anything at all while he is not in Cyprus.

His 'skills' are the sort that he would be more likely (with a lot of luck) to get offers of work for if he was living here, integrating himself into his local community and networking himself - putting the word about everywhere - in the hope that someone will remember him if they hear of anything.

I don't think there is any shortage of 'entertainers' punting themselves out for work in Cyprus. Nor photographers. As for graphic design - I know quite a few who were working in the IT industry (such as it is here) who have recently lost their jobs and unable to find work.

The ability to speak Greek of course is a big bonus when job seeking in Cyprus.

[Gasman]

I forgot to mention the wages are generally crap.

[souroul]

cy is anything but ageist when it comes to jobs

on the contrary, if you're young and inexperienced, you're.. screwed.

[apc2010]

Hi!

I have been to Cyprus before, but have applied for several posts recently in the island, without reply, and would like to know from people if cyprus really is ageist in it's employment.

I am 44, an entertainer, photographer, writer, graphics layout artist, and am interested to hear from people who can refute this, or back it up, save me wasting a trip, or anyone from hotels who can use my services.

Tony
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The problem as I see it you are a jack of all trades ,(master of none ?) if I wanted a photographer I want not want to see him "entertaining in a bar........and vice versa ...........pick one profession and be professional