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This is for females to respond because I think males don't think the same way about this as we do...
I have two job opportunities:
Job A: big city - Houston, LOTS of dating opportunities, job pays well, lots of traffic, things to do
Job B: smaller city - Corpus Chrisit, cushy job = about 75% of the work for the same job in above city, great outdoors, SCANT dating scene for what I am looking for (I don't want to elaborate, thanks).
Job C: smallest city - Boise, job similar to job A but long-term opportunities are better, no traffic, great outdoors, scant dating scene.
Problem: I want job B, but I am reallllllyyyy wanting to settle down! I think I'd be happier in a smaller city if I had a family, but right now, I'd rather be in the bigger city and meet a guy. Job B offers about 15% more in salary for less work.
I feel I am nearing the end of my prime dating years...so I want to find someone during this time before it gets harder. But I also don't want to end up living in a big city forever because his job is there - my career tends to pay more in rural areas and I'd probably have more opportunity in those areas career-wise.
I've never listed the dating scene as a pro or con when considering a move. I've managed to find people to date in every city I've ever lived in, big and small. Sometimes you find things more easily when you aren't blatantly looking for them.
finding someone to date is not the issue. I am highly educated and highly paid...so I'd like someone as educated and who makes close to or more than me.
You know, first and foremost, you're an adult - all adults have to earn a living and think of securing their future.
If you really want to put your security in SOMEONE ELSE'S hands...then choose the location based on your PERCEPTIONS of dating there. Because ya know what - you CAN"T COUNT ON A GUY. Even if you meet the right guy, even if you get married, you still don't know what will happen. Put your security first and count on yourself.
You know, first and foremost, you're an adult - all adults have to earn a living and think of securing their future.
If you really want to put your security in SOMEONE ELSE'S hands...then choose the location based on your PERCEPTIONS of dating there. Because ya know what - you CAN"T COUNT ON A GUY. Even if you meet the right guy, even if you get married, you still don't know what will happen. Put your security first and count on yourself.
finding someone to date is not the issue. I am highly educated and highly paid...so I'd like someone as educated and who makes close to or more than me.
Oh, sorry. I guess life is just more simple for us common folk.
Right, well. Obviously, women here aren't too kind.
Best of luck to you all...I'm not looking to be bashed for being honest about my preferences in men. In fact, I think it's good to have standards...
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