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Well, I've heard it argued that there are those who don't wish to be defined in any way by their type of work, choice of employer, etc., because they say they "work to live" not "live to work," i.e. it's just a means to an end...provides the money that supports their lifestyle, and beyond that, doesn't really have much to do with who they are. I get that...but they're not really "my" people, to be honest. If I'm gonna dedicate that much time in my life to something, it might as well be something meaningful to me.
No doubt about it. Not sure how it "makes no difference" to some people. Let's take an example of a salesman who pushes scam (thought not illegal) financial products just so he/she can make boatloads of money even though he/she knows it's BS and hurts people. Or someone who is a lawyer for Big Corporate that's hurting the environment, consumers, etc.
Then they know what the job is, they're the type of person that is happy with doing that for a living. If that's not the type of person you like then it's them you have the problem with.
Then they know what the job is, they're the type of person that is happy with doing that for a living. If that's not the type of person you like then it's them you have the problem with.
Right, so therefore profession matters as it can tell you what kind of person they are to some extent. Someone's reasons for entering a profession can tell a lot what about them too.
Right, so therefore profession matters as it can tell you what kind of person they are to some extent. Someone's reasons for entering a profession can tell a lot what about them too.
No, it is not their profession that tells you what type of person they are but sometimes you can glean a little about a person from how they react to a profession. Either loving it, enjoying it, putting up with it, disliking it or hating it.
People don't always choose their profession, it is a poor way of judging a person.
It seems really chicken-egg, to me, a lot of times.
No matter what a person does or what type of person they are, I won't be dating anybody anytime soon who is miserable in their job. Been around that, not gonna go there again if I can avoid it.
Probably would not date another Engineer. I only work with a few of them anyway, and have never met one I would have dated. I probably would not date a Divorce Attorney, Cop or a stripper either (Not set in stone though). Women in the Health Care industry seem to be the ones I primarely hit it off with. Must be common as several of the other Engineers I work with have Docs or Nurses for wives.
One thing that I DO know, in light of my previous relationship, is that I will NEVER again be in a relationship with somebody who chooses his career for the purpose of impressing somebody else and to attempt to prove something to others.
Probably not what you meant, but if one dosen't impress one's boss and attempt to prove to them that you are "worth your salt", you probably won't stay employed in the current market anyway.
As I expected, the gender of the poster leads to two different groups of replies - seems to me the ladies are more particular about the occupation of a potential SO, while guys have other priorities.
Well that's not the case where I live, Chicago teachers just won their strike standoff even AFTER they were making on average $78k a year. I don't make that and I work 12 months a year.
This is true.
Except your bills, debts, and issues are PAID FOR by the public, and you're making more than the average private citizen. I just can't take a public educator seriously when they complain about financial issues.
Where do public educators have their debts paid by the public? Please let me know so we can get rid of these student loans lol
If I were to be single again, I'd avoid the 'power tripping' professions such as police or military. I never was attracted to those types. Other than that, I would avoid those who have jobs or careers they are 'married' to. If a woman had a job that required long hours, I'm out. I work to live, not live to work and free time, recreation, and living life is a top priority to me. There's a whole world out there to explore together and being a workaholic makes that extremely difficult.
Probably not what you meant, but if one dosen't impress one's boss and attempt to prove to them that you are "worth your salt", you probably won't stay employed in the current market anyway.
No, definitely not what I meant...more along the lines of trying to live up to certain other parties' unattainable expectations, outside of the employer-employee relationship.
Yes, you should prove to your boss that you can do your job well.
No, you should not have obtaining a job that you don't like or care about at all simply because the title will give your grandparents something to brag on at the country club, and because you erroneously assume it might make your dad think you're something other than a loser as the focus of your adult life.
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