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yeesh · 22/05/2024 14:07

Jobs that help. Public service, medical, charity

Berlinlover · 22/05/2024 14:05

Bookshop owner.

Chely · 22/05/2024 14:00

Never thought of jobs men did as a potential OH.

I married a military man. Looks sexy in his number ones... the lifestyle of him working away not so sexy especially after over 20 years of enduring it.

GR8GAL · 22/05/2024 13:59

songaboutjam · 22/05/2024 13:54

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

I'm not sure this is true. Different jobs attract people with different traits. A mathematician is probably going to be analytical. A plumber is probably going to be hands-on and practical. A librarian probably likes books. A scientist probably likes science (or did once upon a time, assuming he doesn't hate his job now). An art historian is probably intellectual. An outdoor instructor is probably outdoorsy.

And of course different jobs will lead to different expectations for the relationship. Having a relationship with a member of the armed forces may result in a lot of moving around or significant time apart. Dating a night shift worker will also place certain limits.

I see your point but still disagree. I'm an analyst by profession but I could have no more interest in spreadsheets and data analysis after 5pm. It just pays the bills.

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BobbyBiscuits · 22/05/2024 13:58

@GR8GAL it's a jokey, light-hearted thread.
Of course we don't pick people from checklists.
It's interesting to hear people's views though on it.

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BobbyBiscuits · 22/05/2024 13:55

@AnotherEmma sorry, I knew I'd get the wrong vein. Good job l'm not a nurse, lol 🤣

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songaboutjam · 22/05/2024 13:54

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

I'm not sure this is true. Different jobs attract people with different traits. A mathematician is probably going to be analytical. A plumber is probably going to be hands-on and practical. A librarian probably likes books. A scientist probably likes science (or did once upon a time, assuming he doesn't hate his job now). An art historian is probably intellectual. An outdoor instructor is probably outdoorsy.

And of course different jobs will lead to different expectations for the relationship. Having a relationship with a member of the armed forces may result in a lot of moving around or significant time apart. Dating a night shift worker will also place certain limits.

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BobbyBiscuits · 22/05/2024 13:53

@Notamum12345577 a plumber is a tradesman who builds bathrooms and a scaffolder just crashes about erecting poles and boards for a day then fucks off. Haha. My dad was a scaffolder when he was young btw. Lol

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AnotherEmma · 22/05/2024 13:48

In the same vein

My husband has a masters and a well-paid desk job.

He doesn't do any DIY or gardening.

He has many qualities but emotional intelligence is not a strong point.

So if I found myself single again I would be attracted to men who are emotionally intelligent and do practical jobs, I think.

Notamum12345577 · 22/05/2024 13:47

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?

So why a plumber but not a scaffolder? They are both quite ‘blokey’ jobs

GR8GAL · 22/05/2024 13:46

I don't agree with having a "checklist" for finding a partner. Shows a great degree of immaturity.

A job says nothing about a person except what their salary might be, and if that's your only criteria for a partner you can expect to be very lonely.

RedPony1 · 22/05/2024 13:43

Most blue collar roles i guess!

songaboutjam · 22/05/2024 13:42

Cannabis farmer

My dream man does chemistry, biochemistry or something else that involves a white lab coat. But I suppose I could accommodate a physicist or a mathematician.

If the scientists are already spoken for then a librarian, antiques dealer, local historian, museum curator or possibly an engineer.