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Which jobs would attract you to a partner?

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BobbyBiscuits · 22/05/2024 13:34

In the same vain as my last post about what jobs would put you off..

Which careers would you imagine would make you more likely to date someone?
Light-hearted of course.

Mine would be-

Musician
Artist
Academic
Engineer
Plumber
Joiner
Cannabis farmer

What would yours be?

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strugglingmomx · 23/05/2024 08:15

Company director / own business. I like to travel a lot and having a partner that also has that flexibility was a big bonus to me.Smile

thecatsthecats · 22/05/2024 22:32

macshoto · 22/05/2024 18:36

Accountants are renowned for being not that great with their own money. Not sure how true it is. The rest probably has nothing to do with his being an accountant Smile

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My husband is an auditor, and I've had to patiently (then not so patiently 2-3 times more) explain our maternity finances through the year. He's still not clued in to be honest. It's a very simple spreadsheet.

He's been responsible for issuing bonds in the billions range, but he still doesn't understand 'we need an average of X per month. We earn y per month for 9 months then z for 3 months. We need to save the shortfall of (y-x)*3 to cover the months we're only earning z'.

To answer the OP, as I said in the other thread, IT or programming work. Excellent pay, flexi terms and tend to be intelligent with broad interests and not usually that into sports.

Faketanisapain · 22/05/2024 22:22

I can’t decide. A chef because I love food but they rarely cook at home apparently.

PippyLongTits · 22/05/2024 22:19

Or a time travelling doctor

Oh Boy Sam GIF by SYFY
PippyLongTits · 22/05/2024 22:17

Time travelling doctor

doctor who tardis GIF
ADHDGURL · 22/05/2024 22:06

Ahh this post made me smile..
I've dated
A hedge fund owner ugh
Special branch officer super ugh
Advertising exec meh
Film studio exec meh
Flooring contractor ..ok.
Chef.. asshole
And currently I've been single for years..decided I'm crushing hard on my vet..or the cats vet 😅..he's so lovely and gentle 💕
Vet for me.. animal lovers and caring.. unfortunately he does pay me v little attention on my yearly visits but croons loving words in the cats ears.. ( lucky cat)

G123456789 · 22/05/2024 21:44

From.a male view point.
Post person...have no idea why but the tanned legs and the fact I would actually receive post more than once every three weeks.
A barista...decent coffee, and the ability to talk over noisy machinesA
A mechanic or electrician as I can't understand either engines or electricity
A racing driver because every woman I know expects me to drive every time and just once, I'd like to be a passenger/have a drink!

notprincehamlet · 22/05/2024 21:33

Bike mechanic - I'm partial to a well-turned forearm

Footzok · 22/05/2024 21:19

Any well paid leadership role.

MidnightMeltdown · 22/05/2024 21:13

MidnightMeltdown · 22/05/2024 17:34

Based on your sample size of two scientists?

@UntiltheGirl No, I used to work in academia. Believe me, I've known many.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the sleeping around at academic conferences (yes, even the married ones).

sandorschicken · 22/05/2024 21:11

Any tradesman.

themoaningwitch · 22/05/2024 20:56

Teenytinycarlady · 22/05/2024 17:58

I’m looking for a man in finance, trust fund....

6”5
Blue eyes
Trust fund

Whyhaveibeencutoutofmamsnot · 22/05/2024 20:50

Something where they didn't need to work till 9pm every evening and then still bring work home to do

BruFord · 22/05/2024 20:38

Butchyrestingface · 22/05/2024 17:31

Independently wealthy and nearly dead. ⚰

If something ever happens to my DH, I might be interested in one of those too, @Butchyrestingface. 🤣

LadyHavelockVetinari · 22/05/2024 19:39

Not the first three, chronically unemployed!

I'm going to answer this question honestly. I wish I had married an academic.

HotBotHarry · 22/05/2024 19:37

My vet DH is also a dab hand at DIY. Turns into a gibbering wreak when he sees a spider though so I can't have everything.

HorribleHisTories15 · 22/05/2024 19:37

Brilliant 🤩 @Butchyrestingface absolutely brilliant 🤩

I'm an engineer and married to an engineer. Things can get a bit technisch sometimes  but I like @Butchyrestingface 's approach.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 22/05/2024 19:34

A job says nothing about a person except what their salary might be

What nonsense. The job you choose often says absolutely loads about your interests, strength, skills and possibly personality. Not always, but often.

I'd always go for men with white collar jobs requiring a fairly high level of education. No attraction to stereotypically masculine, physical jobs.

MichaelAndEagle · 22/05/2024 19:26

Fireman 🔥

GingerPirate · 22/05/2024 19:18

Light hearted ❤️ is fine!
I won't choose a partner anymore now (long time married), but never, ever a musician.
In fact, weirdly, I would be embarrassed about that particular occupation.
Cannabis farmer though 😂

GalactiCat · 22/05/2024 19:03

A naval officer. Away for 9 months of the year would do me nicely 🤣

jotex · 22/05/2024 18:58

When I met my now-ex he was still a Catholic priest. You know what they say about forbidden fruit..

macshoto · 22/05/2024 18:36

weekfour · 22/05/2024 16:22

Well I wouldn't pick another accountant. He leaves his pants on the floor and picks his feet. He's quite a good cook but he's not that good with money. I defo wouldn't have another one.

Are cannabis farmer's feet better?

Accountants are renowned for being not that great with their own money. Not sure how true it is. The rest probably has nothing to do with his being an accountant Smile

Simonjt · 22/05/2024 18:28

Trillionaire
Billionaire
Millionaire
Sugar Daddy
Something they enjoy that isn’t to the detriment of others or animals, not hugely fussed what it is.

SanaGoggins · 22/05/2024 18:24

AnotherEmma · 22/05/2024 18:12

Exactly - he'd be working evenings and weekends which is not very compatible with a 9-5 job if that's what you have, or with family life.

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Yes I work 9-5 and we have 2 young kids and I see him one evening a week 🤣