Getting turned down because no college degree (dating, wife, married)
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This is kinda a rant but anyway.. So Im a 29 single white male average looks 5'7 brown hair and eyes. Im orginally from Boston and just moved to Dallas because Boston was just too expensive to live. I was in the military been to Iraq twice and saved all my money for a house. So I bought one just outside the Dallas area and have been trying the dating scene. At first it was tough cuz I dont know anyone here but lately Ive had some success. Now most of these women are college educated and the dates go fine. But once we get to the part when they ask where I went to school. I explain to them I dropped out and joined the military everything seems to fall apart and they tell me they want someone like-minded with the same goals. I dont get it. I own my own house, my own car (Acura TL) not cheap, and have no debt besides my house. Not to brag but I have a 401k another one with Edward Jones both about 20k and another 20k in the bank and somehow because I dont have a degree Im not gonna be successful. Im a police officer and make around 60k a year which is pretty good in dallas. Now at first I thought this was just one girl but it has happened to the last three girls I dated. They all want a guy with a degree which I think is overrated but thats just me, I chose a different route. A degree is a great accomplishment but I dont think you need one to be successful. I think Im in better shape than most of the people my age. Anyways whine over.. Think Im overreacting.
My first thought would be, "Tell me all about it." I would not dismiss someone because of their education. I love stories. I love hearing why they choose a different route and such. I mean, come on. I got my education and what am I doing? Non-profit organization...I don't have a problem with it because this is something I have always wanted to do anyway.
Many owners of big businesses are college drop outs. Each and every person in the US believes it is necessary to have a college degree. It's also the employers fault, since some even refuse to employ somebody without. I think college and the whole industry around it is highly overvalued in the US.
If I were you, I would try to start some business around your job, maybe personal security? Your background speaks quite favorable on the issue.
Once you are sucessful, the wife/dating thing will resolve on it's own.
Many owners of big businesses are college drop outs. Each and every person in the US believes it is necessary to have a college degree. It's also the employers fault, since some even refuse to employ somebody without. I think college and the whole industry around it is highly overvalued in the US.
If I were you, I would try to start some business around your job, maybe personal security? Your background speaks quite favorable on the issue.
Once you are sucessful, the wife/dating thing will resolve on it's own.
whys the guy gotta start his own business? hes making a nice living right now
3 women isnt much. just keep trying and youll find one that isnt stupid.
maybe they are turned off by how you answer the question rather then not actually having the degree perhaps?
College is worthless and people who have degrees tend to be just "book smart" but lack common damn sense. I know plumbers who make more than college grads lol.
Also if this girl oh so intelligent she should be smart enough to know that people can very well be successful without a piece of paper.
This is kinda a rant but anyway.. So Im a 29 single white male average looks 5'7 brown hair and eyes. Im orginally from Boston and just moved to Dallas because Boston was just too expensive to live. I was in the military been to Iraq twice and saved all my money for a house. So I bought one just outside the Dallas area and have been trying the dating scene. At first it was tough cuz I dont know anyone here but lately Ive had some success. Now most of these women are college educated and the dates go fine. But once we get to the part when they ask where I went to school. I explain to them I dropped out and joined the military everything seems to fall apart and they tell me they want someone like-minded with the same goals. I dont get it. I own my own house, my own car (Acura TL) not cheap, and have no debt besides my house. Not to brag but I have a 401k another one with Edward Jones both about 20k and another 20k in the bank and somehow because I dont have a degree Im not gonna be successful. Im a police officer and make around 60k a year which is pretty good in dallas. Now at first I thought this was just one girl but it has happened to the last three girls I dated. They all want a guy with a degree which I think is overrated but thats just me, I chose a different route. A degree is a great accomplishment but I dont think you need one to be successful. I think Im in better shape than most of the people my age. Anyways whine over.. Think Im overreacting.
First of all, thanks for your service to our country Steve
And congrats on accomplishing so much before the age of 30, you should be proud.
I would not let this kind of thing get you down. Look at it as a fluke and move on.
Plenty of women would be proud to have a guy like you in their lives. You just haven't met the right women yet, so keep looking - they are out there.
Anyhow, there is nothing wrong with civil servants like Law Enforcement and Firefighters etc. It also sounds like you have a good understanding of finances. My advice is just keep shopping around until you find someone who doesn't have their head up their rear.
you don't need to change for someone else (like starting your own business). there are plenty of women who didn't go to college, why don't u start with ppl who have a more similar background? it is not shocking that women who went to college want someone who had a similar experience.
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