Sharp rise in people jumping SA ship

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South African computer programmer Dennis Bartlett says his decision to emigrate was a "no-brainer".

"In my field there are no jobs in South Africa .... The UK on the other hand had 11 possible positions, and I've been able to get British citizenship. It was a no-brainer," he said.

His sought-after skill is programming in older computer languages. And he has joined the ranks of what observers say is increased emigration.

FNB economist John Loos uses statistics, that include property sales in his emigration data. This shows that the number of people selling to emigrate is the highest since 2009.

At the start of 2014 about 2% of respondents were selling to emigrate. This rose to almost 5% in 2016 and peaked at 7.3% between July and September 2017, he said.

Younger people are also making inquiries. Marlene Prentice, principal owner of Migration Network Australia, said since January she had noticed a substantial increase in inquiries from "potential applicants aged 21 to 29" about moving to Australia.

More at: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2017-12-04-sharp-rise-in-people-jumping-sa-ship/

 

[Saber_rider45]

11 positions open in two countries that's got to be pretty obscure.

 

[Cicero]

Can only be a very specialised, virtually obsolete language I'd think.

 

[Kosmik]

There are literally tons of development jobs on the market. I agree with prior, probably a highly specialized skill set.

 

[Ho3n3r]

11 positions open in two countries that's got to be pretty obscure.

Can only be a very specialised, virtually obsolete language I'd think.

UniVerse
SB+
Pick
jBase
TBC

I'd say that's pretty obscure, in relative terms, yes.

 

[shooter69]

Can only be a very specialised, virtually obsolete language I'd think.

I call RPG on OS400

 

[Drifter]

I call RPG on OS400

AS400...

 

[Dastrix]

AS400...

GORILLA.BAS

 

[Urist]

GORILLA.BAS

Nibbles.bas ftw

 

[Bunta]

Dos?

 

[Urist]

Dos?

Millennial?

 

[Ho3n3r]

AS400...

GORILLA.BAS

Nibbles.bas ftw

Dos?

These are the things he mentions.

UniVerse
SB+
Pick
jBase
TBC

I'd say that's pretty obscure, in relative terms, yes.

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Nibbles.bas ftw

Nipples.bas

 

[The_Librarian]

GORILLA.BAS

Nibbles.bas ftw

 

[EricsON]

Must be COBOL.

 

[Garson007]

I've experienced an increase in emigrations in my own social circle.

 

[friedpiggy]

Not sure if they are all leaving the country, but come for a tour of the Durban North suburbs. Almost every third to fifth house has a for sale sign. For those not familiar with Durban, Durban North is one of the better / more affluent areas.

 

[Milano]

I've experienced an increase in emigrations in my own social circle.

ditto

 

[Lord Farquart]

I've experienced an increase in emigrations in my own social circle.

Sure that's not just what they're telling you?

 

[ToxicBunny]

Not sure if they are all leaving the country, but come for a tour of the Durban North suburbs. Almost every third to fifth house has a for sale sign. For those not familiar with Durban, Durban North is one of the better / more affluent areas.

100%..

The money in DBN North is either moving up the coast into the new estates or its bailing from the country.