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I know for New Zealand you need to be under 56. But then again, no one should be still having to work over the age of 50. If you are, you ****ed up big time.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostNot at his age.First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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bit old for that unfortunately.Originally posted by _V_ View PostThe terrible thing about getting a proper recognised skill like being an electrician, is you realise you can emigrate to Australia, New Zealand or Canada at the drop of a hat, and miss all the Brexit fun.
Might get in with too much wedge option.Comment
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Do you have a younger partner with a desirable skill? Then you can go as a plus one.Originally posted by vetran View Postbit old for that unfortunately.
Might get in with too much wedge option."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Are you single, do you have a desirable skill, do you like older men and have you ever fancied emigrating?Originally posted by SueEllen View PostDo you have a younger partner with a desirable skill? Then you can go as a plus one.
If you can answer YES to all those, PM me.First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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If you can turn up on time to do the job then you will be the busiest person you know.Originally posted by vetran View PostI'm considering retraining, doing something completely different.
Jacking in IT and going into home automation & Electrical.
Suggestions, brickbats & abuse welcome.Comment
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now that would be really changing my lifeOriginally posted by _V_ View PostAre you single, do you have a desirable skill, do you like older men and have you ever fancied emigrating?
If you can answer YES to all those, PM me.
Not into snails!
The wife might object as well.
She is younger, has many desirable skills however most can't be put on a Visa application.Comment
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that was my take, as someone said £90K part time!Originally posted by woohoo View PostIf you can turn up on time to do the job then you will be the busiest person you know.Comment
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You should check as the list changes all the time for work related ones. Though she may not like Oz....Originally posted by vetran View Postnow that would be really changing my life
Not into snails!
The wife might object as well.
She is younger, has many desirable skills however most can't be put on a Visa application."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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