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Annoyed he doesn’t get my job role.

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Ginbunny1212 · 26/03/2020 20:41

Trivial in view in what’s going on in the world. Guy I am getting to know over text - obviously can’t meet due to current situation - cant get that I work in the nhs and I am not a nurse. I am an AHP and on the frontline too. He keeps saying nurses like you do a great job.

I keep correcting him but he still calls me a nurse. Everyone in the nhs are playing a role and to me it’s not a big thing to be called a nurse, but I have told him so many times I am a radiographer and even explained my job. But yet again another 2 texts tonight saying nurses like me are doing a good job.

Last text I sent was they doing an excellent job but I am not a nurse. He then replies clapping for all the nurses like you.

I give up. He seemed really nice but if he can’t get my job role there is no hope. Am I being unreasonable to ignore him.

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Xylophonics · 26/03/2020 22:29

He sounds irritating, like people who mispronounce your name .

If he can't grasp the difference between nurse and radiographer, which aren't even similar, I would personally give up.

Pixxie7 · 26/03/2020 22:33

In the grand scheme of things does it matter?

manybirdsnests · 26/03/2020 22:38

That would drive me bananas OP. Bin the dimwit/nurse-perve.

Thank you for a great light-hearted thread. Almost like the old days last week

GabsAlot · 26/03/2020 22:50

sorry im giggling its not funny i know but i am

get rid op

Ginbunny1212 · 26/03/2020 22:59

Yeah it’s exasperating. Think I will ask him.

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flouncymcflouncerson · 26/03/2020 23:11

That would drive me crazy! I’m also a radiographer :)

aussieaussieaussieoioioi · 27/03/2020 08:33

In the grand scheme of things does it matter?

In a relationship, yes.

DonnaDarko · 27/03/2020 08:41

I bet he would want you to dress up as a nurse.

He sounds really irritating. I wouldn't bother texting back and I'd probably block him

Ragwort · 27/03/2020 08:46

Why do keep chatting to him if he is clearly not capable of basic understanding? In the old days, when I dated if I met someone who was clearly a bit stupid/rude/just not my type, that would be the end of it. I do think online dating seems to encourage endless ‘chats’ with people you clearly have nothing in common with.

billy1966 · 27/03/2020 08:46

He sounds like a particularly dim twat.

Bin.

SmilingHappyBeaver · 27/03/2020 08:49

What does he mean by "improvement training" OP?

Good god... so he's saying what you're seeing is the new, improved version of his former self?!

Run away now!!

EverydayLife · 27/03/2020 08:52

He wants you to be a nurse. So he is ignoring you when you say you’re not.

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 27/03/2020 08:56

He sounds insufferable.

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 27/03/2020 08:57

You cant have a relationship with someone who doesnt listennor pay attention to yoir life.

FinallyHere · 27/03/2020 09:29

@Batshittery nailed it

If he's not listening to you now, likely he never will. Wave him goodbye

The earlier you notice and bin him off, the better for you.

Cherrysoup · 27/03/2020 09:41

I’d have to ask him multiple times til he responded. Why on earth can’t he understand that you’re not a nurse?

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