to think it's fine to not want to date someone because of their job?

There was a funny thread here a while ago, "Would you date a bin man," and by the end everyone was convinced they wanted one because of the job security, early finish and physical labour aspect.

I would date a traffic warden if everything else was good, but I'm also not looking for marriage/kids, that situation might be different.

If it is not for you, just be polite about no further dates.

I would never date people in certain very risky jobs, nor anyone who worked for some organisations I have a real dislike to.

Agree with this

No problem whatsoever

You would rather date someone who was happy to let their moral pay the bills rather than someone who would take any job if it meant providing?

It's a difficult and necessary job (because people are twats).

And having been a Council employee myself, it's also an incredibly dangerous job, where they are threatened a lot. Also by twats.

Well she’s not wrong, it’s just a job. Ultimately you can decide not to date someone for any reason, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t a bit of a dick for thinking less of someone for their job.

Serial killer - YANBU, traffic warden - YABU.

I wouldn't date a traffic warden.

This.
Agree that anyone can say no to dating whoever they want.
But interested to know what hallowed jobs the OP and the 'that's disgusting job' posters do!

I don't think there is anything wrong with it - there are quite a few jobs that would put me off but don't have any particular nos, nothing wrong if you do though!

Thought I am married to a wonderful man who is a police officer and that might put lots of people off but he's the best man ever so I'd give him a chance if you liked everything else!

Two schoolfriends went on a weekend trip to Blackpool at 16 (it was a long time ago) Got chatting to a couple of lads in the pub (it was a long time ago) and asked what they did. First lad answered "maggot farmer"

Hard no.

Because that is literally their job - and their performance is measured based on how much money they bring in. How would you be treated by your employer if you purposefully avoided doing your job?

Including the female ones?

How long is the grace period? Because if its 10 minutes then your neighbours were actually 11 and 12 minutes over their paid for time, not 1 or 2 minutes. The problem is when people see the grace period as an entitlement. And it shows why it doesn't matter if you give a grace period of 30 or 45 minutes you will always have people who take the piss and think rules don't apply to them.

that's even worse, I don't want to date someone who's happy to get whatever is going.

You don’t owe an anyone a date. Ever.

I think your reason is pretty crappy, but it is none of my business.

@Terracata That sounds stressful for your friend but I don't see the moral point in this case or why they should have felt bad, it wasn't an emergency, she just timed it wrong and had had the grace period over what she'd paid. If people are counting a grace period as the actual end point that's not really the parking guy being harsh

OP you don't owe anyone a second date. Just decline politely if asked.

As pp have said you can choose who to date / not date .
Personally I like traffic wardens a road near has double yellow lines on both sides because its narrow but the amount of people think its ok because they are only going to the shop / post office/ cake shop / bookies and will 'only be a minute ' but they completely block the road meaning cars have to divert half a mile in the wrong direction to get round them.

The only jobs I can really understand people not liking is if your a veggie/ vegan not wanting to date a butcher or someone that has a allergy dating someone that works with the cause.

YANBU, you can choose not to date someone for whatever reason you want.

I wouldn't care if somebody didn't want to date me because of my job, any more than I wouldn't care if someone didn't want to date me because I'm fat or a single mum or because I have loads of tattoos. A preference is a preference.

Hey, we're an important part of the justice system I'll have you know.

Someone's gotta defend them, may as well be me

It’s fine to not want to date someone for literally any reason. You do not owe anyone your time, energy or the company of your lady bits. If you decided that you only wanted to date bald snake charmers named Horace who baked excellent banana bread, that would be your right.

You’re fine OP. I’d do the same. I also don’t date guys in certain roles and I don’t date guys in low level low-paid jobs. Don’t pay attention to the women here crying about it and don’t pay attention to your friend.

Most PTs shag their clients. Most women with PTs will tell you that.

A certain person? There are vindictive people in all walks of life.

Could argue your friends were 'certain people', if they knew it was an hour parking only, but couldn't be bothered to timekeep/thought the rules didn't apply?

Either way, you're absolutely fine in your decision not to date him again. Got to be happy. But the poster calling them disgusting was ridiculous.

So much for innocent until proven guilty. Why do you think people accused of a crime shouldn't have a lawyer? Wouldn't you want a lawyer if someone accused you of a horrific crime you didn't commit or would you say the accusation is so horrible you should be denied a defence?