Hi - I have a cousin (whose nearly 60 years old) who has had the same job for 30 odd years. They’re now wanting to move area to another part of the country to be near their daughter as she’s having a baby (plus they feel like a change anyway). He’s got many autistic traits but not diagnosed. His job has not been ‘highly skilled’ - so he’s not looking for ‘professional’ level jobs. My question to anyone who might have insight into this is: how easy is it these days to find a job when you’re in your late 50s or early 60s? I’m a bit concerned that he’s taking an enormous risk to move to an area and leave the secure job he already has now. I’ve always thought that employers don’t like to employ older people - but maybe I’m wrong?
He’s asked me what I think but I don’t feel equipped to offer good advice as it’s been ages since I was applying for jobs, and when I did I was lots younger than he is.
Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks!
