Is POF dating site the right site for me?

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I am single and joined a paid dating site but not really having much luck. Can't really afford it anymore so was thinking about joining POF. Heard many stories, good and bad. I'm training to become a nurse and wondering if I should be putting myself out there as such. Not even sure that's a silly question and not implying people on there are putting themselves out there in a bad way. I am allowed to date right? It's just POF is very open to everyone and anyone (dodgy)
I'm not judging, honestly. Just concerned as it's my career.

I'm a teacher so I get what you mean about your profile. So long as its appropriate and you don't put anything work wise on there, you should be fine. I'll be honest though, I met a load of nutters on there and had to kiss quite a few frogs first before I finally found my normal genuinly lovely prince. As a result we've been together for a few years and are expecting our first child in a few months; so it is possible, you just have to filter through the crazies first xx

Shantotto

I also work in education, so no photo. I got some nasty comments about that! I was on it for 2 weeks, was almost going to deregister as i found it quite scary/daunting, then had a mad turn and pressed the 'perfect match' button. Lo and behold DH popped up. Had another mad turn and sent him a message saying "Apparently you're my perfect match". He tried his button and got me too. That was that. He's absolutely lovely. So am I (obviously ), not undateable, I just worked in a primary school, hardly ever went out, (so never met men).

I met my husband on POF and due to living in a small town didn't even put a photo on there.

I kept my profile short and sweet and gave reasons why people shouldn't date me and asked each person the same thing. There were some hilarious responses!

To those that messaged saying 'hi sexy', I just replied asking how they knew I was sexy as there was no photo.

Use your common sense, you'll recognise the players and the divvies straight away.

We've been together 6 years, married for nearly 4, one son and another baby on the way. If you're in the right place at the right time, it can work!

Good luck!

I prefer OKCupid because having compatible political views is important to me, and the personality questions give you good insight into that.

Of course you can use both! If you want to spread your net really wide

If you're worried about your professional reputation, I'd use a paid site. At least then you'll have the protection of a paywall, and only fellow members can see you. Whereas I've spent the last half hour happily browsing POF and I'm not even a member!

I'm a RMN and met my DH on POF which was at the time, seemingly the most popular site (pre tinder days). I say go for it! I would echo what many others have said about having to weed through the messages and profiles, but I would imagine that stands for all OLD sites...

I love tinder! I also like happn.

I didn't get on with POF or Bumble but all are worth a try.

There's a new one called Hater!

I wouldn't worry about it in terms of your career. You're allowed to date!