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Which jobs would put you off dating someone?

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BobbyBiscuits · 21/05/2024 11:27

Of course, everyone has to do something, so this is light-hearted.

But which jobs would be red flags for you and you can't imagine going out with someone who does this?

Mine would be-

Tory MP/aide/minister- or anything to do with the Tory party
Scaffolder
Stripper
Porn star
PT/fitness instructor/gym owner
Nightclub owner/ manager

Interesting to hear yours!

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DizzyBumble · 21/05/2024 11:36

What's the problem with scaffolders?

Putting up scaffolding is an absolute no but a roofer or tall building window cleaner is ok?

The only job I'd be put off by is someone who doesn't have one

HiFillyJonk · 21/05/2024 11:35

Mercenary

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BobbyBiscuits · 21/05/2024 11:35

@Revelatio something like that. Lol. I guess I don't think they seem massively trustworthy or sophisticated, even for me, an unemployed benefits claimant. Haha.
That's probably awful. I'm sure they are fine...

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BobbyBiscuits · 21/05/2024 11:34

Mine are pretty tame. All of these are horrible! Only one I disagree with is vet. But I have a few in my family so I'm biased.
Bailiffs, scammers, arms dealers...gawd! There's a lot!

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pinkyredrose · 21/05/2024 11:33

Oh and fisherman!

pinkyredrose · 21/05/2024 11:33

How about a middle of the road porn actor rather than an actual porn star, would that be ok?

My personal turn off would be police, butcher and anyone who works in an abattoir.

Revelatio · 21/05/2024 11:33

What’s wrong with a scaffolder? Are you worried they might fall off?!!

Leafalotta · 21/05/2024 11:32

PIP Assessor
Parking attendant
I know someone whose job it is to design gambling sites to encourage people to keep betting, that's a no go for me.
Beauty industry plastic surgeon

SpringleDingle · 21/05/2024 11:32

Anything with odd working hours.

Funnily enough I am dating an accountant who used to be a nightclub manager!!

CherryRipe1 · 21/05/2024 11:32

Abattoir worker/slaughterhouse
Bailiff
Most sales reps

Hoppinggreen · 21/05/2024 11:31

Police, Army, Fire Service
I don't have anything against them per se - I dated quite a few Service people when I was younger but I always knew that it would nver be a long term thing. They belong to the job before you

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BobbyBiscuits · 21/05/2024 11:30

@Comedycook I'm adding all yours as well!

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thecatsthecats · 21/05/2024 11:30

Anything corporate/big 4. I'm not into wage slave overworkers.

Comedycook · 21/05/2024 11:29

Bailiff
Police
Security guard
Traffic warden

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BobbyBiscuits · 21/05/2024 11:28

@MalibuBarbieDreamHouse omg, I forgot that one. That's my number one actually!

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CountessWindyBottom · 21/05/2024 11:28

Vet

MalibuBarbieDreamHouse · 21/05/2024 11:27

Police