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While employment isn’t necessary to love, most people would probably prefer a partner who has some income and career prospects. But like all things in life, not all jobs are created equal, particularly when it comes to dating the person doing them. 

An internet user wanted to hear other’s “icks” when it comes to a potential partner’s profession. From slimy jobs, and bad smells to difficult logistics, the citizens of the internet gave their best ideas. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorite submissions, and be sure to comment your thoughts and experiences below. We also got in touch with career coach and hiring specialists Divya Kataria and Rosie, from Badass Careers.

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#1

People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags "Influencer" First of all they influence nothing, and are sheep following the crowds, second I believe in living in the moment can't stand the thought of cameras everywhere all the time, and I wouldn't want to be part of their stupid mindless meme videos... There's already enough cameras recording everywhere why would I voluntarily invite more.

IceDeath731 , George Milton Report

Susie Elle
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed, however personally I would be willing to deal with someone who streams. It depends on the frequency and life outside of streaming I suppose.

Rizzo
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate those talentless wannabes.

Hokuloa
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every time I see one of these in the wild I can’t help but to laugh at their absurdity. I’d struggle to spend 5min with one, much less date them.

Kat Lyle
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And we should talk about making friends wait and their food going cold until they get the ultimate shot. My food blogging mate knows she gets 1 minute and 3 shots and then I'm eating.

Pepperoni Pizza
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These so-called "Influencers" are nothing but a sham. Most of them don't own or buy the products/services they try to push upon their so called "followers". The sad part is, companies ask for such people to promote their products. Personally, the moment I see someone is an "influencer", I just runaway.

Bored Templar
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just came back from London. Please don't go there during summer... I beg you!

EP
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who wants to see themselves this much and who wants to watch someone else that much. It’s strange to me.

Jane Cortez
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Influencer = vapid, vain, artificial narcissist.

Lotekguy
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No idea who any influencers are or what they do. I'm also devoid of curiosity about them. Happiness!

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    #2

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Anything that has to do with selling or advertising for homeopathy or 'alternative medicine', especially when they're targeting people who are seriously ill.

    ubifrog , Anna Shvets Report

    BC
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m a massive fan of aromatherapy, herbal teas, massage, yoga, hot toddies, warm baths, and tai chi. When I’m sick, I’m a big fan of trying these things then going to the local GP (doctor) to make sure I don’t need anything more medicinal. If she says I do, I take it.

    Xenon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All those things are great, just don't tout them to the exclusion of medical treatment. Hot toddies aren't going to help you with a serious illness requiring medical intervention.

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    Ima Manimal
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The new snake oil. As a registered nurse, I’ve seen these pseudo practitioners peddling essential oils and giving very bad medical advice to people IN THE HOSPITAL. I reported them to the state for practicing medicine without a license.

    SkekVi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also they're more than likely in a cult. Which is not something you want to be tangled up in.

    Cin
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MLMs also flirt with these concepts.

    Laura
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flirt? They downright rape the concept

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    Blondie23
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You forgot to include the real name of this it's an M...L...M!!!!

    RaVen Sequoia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Homeopathy does work, must go through a professionally trained homeopathic specialist as it’s intensive… many people who could not get well from allopathic medical treatments, succeeded with alternative and one of them is homeopathy. If you never tried it before, do not jump into conclusions until you’ve actually tried them. Let’s remember that many many allopathic treatments failed too, why people keep having selective memory on that glaring fact.

    Pepperoni Pizza
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet pills, sweet pills they are, and nothing else.

    Eiryn Elliott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish more people understood this. It's like witch doctors. People suffer more than necessary believing in this stuff. :(

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    #3

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Back in the day when I was on Tinder I'd get unmatched because when they asked what I did, I always said I worked in a factory, which was true. A lot of the time they never responded or unmatched because I guess they thought I was on a low paid job. Not to brag but it is anything but low paid and I had life sorted by 27 with a house, car etc and a decent wedge of disposable income. I found it weeded quite a few out! One girl I matched with took a keen interest in the fact I worked in a factory and asked me loads of questions about it. We met up and we got married 4 years later and are still happily married!

    CliffPromise , Kateryna Babaieva Report

    Mr.Li
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The struggle is real.....people think you have a low income, and also think you are an idiot, who cant get a better job....but actually you need to be good in math and other stuff, cause you have to calculate lots of stuff....

    MightTinyIrish
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My high school bf after we broke up told him he would be a loser for dropping out of college I did it to hurt him. Years later he is happy owning a sub contractor company and makes tons of money and I believe a loving family (so happy for them). Also, I I am happy running non-profits and have an amazing husband so think it worked out well.

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    CatWoman1014
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    2 years ago

    A job is a job. At least they work

    Lew k
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Construction and trades. We get this a lot. People think because I get dirty working I must be poor. When I bought my house the neighbor didn’t believe me that I owned it and wasn’t renting because of where I work. How that even makes sense blows me away. Dude was honesty telling me he knew the owner and would just find out. Good luck!

    Fred L.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worked in a factory as summer job over a few years. It is work and unlike some others on this list it is needed, as simple as that.

    Christos Arvanitis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this. It filters out judgemental people.

    SkekVi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell yeah factory workers!!! I did that myself! I'd be worried if partner wasn't in a union but it's a great job!!

    Zoe Vokes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Factory worker is a very broad job description. It could be making cheap plastic trinkets or complicated machinery. It could be things made by hand, with skilled labour or large machinery. I’d be interested in what they produced and how. I think it’s interesting knowing how things are made.

    Rostit .
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    op dodged a cruise missile with that one.

    Ben
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do/did the same thing. Always saying I work in construction.

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    Bored Panda got in touch with career coach and hiring specialists Divya Kataria to learn a bit more about not getting into a job that you will end up hating. We also asked Rosie, from Badasscareers.com to learn more. First and foremost, we wanted to know what red flags people should look out for when applying in the first place. 

    “When I see words such as detail-oriented, family-like culture, bonuses are great culture, weekly barbeques, etc. These terms in the job description depict toxic work culture and show that companies don't give monetary or KPI-oriented bonuses but prefer to have pizza Fridays. Or when they mention they are looking for someone who is committed, punctual, organized, go-getter, and personable. These terms are generic, overly used, and old school and mention nothing specific about what the requirements are from a potential candidate,” Divya shared with us. 

    #4

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags MLM salesperson!

    frogfootfriday , Canva Studio Report

    SkekVi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah don't date people in cults. just don't do it.

    CatWoman1014
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We’ve all got a DM from someone we went to school with out of the blue trying to sell their bs MLM products. I’ve learned never to state anything online about weight loss, make up, or wellness bc 99/100 Sue Smith will dm me about some stupid essential oils

    Zoe Vokes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The really determined people will respond to any post you make. I’ve seen stories such as: I posted that my father died. Somebody from high school responded “Sorry for your loss. Maybe buying some make up from me will cheer you up.”

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    Beeps
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you mean “boss babe” 🤭

    Darth Kittius
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked at a call center for Melaleuca, and the MLM "marketing executives" that would call were the most annoying people to talk to

    Kat Lyle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My half sister - this is her first "real" job. Meantime sucking the life and money out of our mother who is retired and frail to support herself and her son.

    Barbara Kayton
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MLMs. Destroying finances, friendships, families, and lives for decades.

    Lotekguy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When victims become perps.

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    #5

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Sales. It takes a certain personality type to be good at sales, and I find that personality pretty annoying

    RosenButtons , Ketut Subiyanto Report

    Nicola Mawson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's possible to be good at sales without being pushy

    David A Paterson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's possible to be evil without being pushy. Just manipulative.

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    Christos Arvanitis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a sweeping generalization. There is a wide spectrum of different types of sales, industries personalities, etc. Do I like the US model for new/used car sales? Nope, it's almost always a bad experience for me. Would I rely on the knowledge and expertise of a good buyer's agent when shopping for a home? Absolutely. A good salesperson helps you to inform and advise. A bad salesperson is only trying to make the sale. There is a big difference in types. Also, this could apply to numerous professions.

    Westy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, and good salespeople tend to be good listeners, too.

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    El Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm afraid this one is usually true. Obv not ALL salespeople but a hefty chunk are untrustworthy psychopathic lying pieces of shecht..

    Terran
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The truest of them all!

    Son of Philosoraptor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried selling insurance when I was younger. Wasn't a good enough liar, not did I want to be.

    Anouk T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It really depends. I’ve met some really good and genuine sales people both in my professional and personal life so it’s not as black and white.

    Redhead Canadian Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom always told me I could sell ice to the Eskimos.

    $enna
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes me wonder what type of salespersons you have met. I have been in sales for years, but my wife finds me annoying for much longer 😂

    Karen Lyon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's you. The father of one of my best friends was a salesman, and he was a wonderful man. I miss him still.

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    #6

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Politicians. Professional and personal life WILL get mixed up. You'll be forced to attend public events to up their public image and show the world that he/she is a normal person

    DildoFappings , August de Richelieu Report

    Super Beast
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    even those lower in the ranks have a persona. it's disturbing.

    Mike Fitzpatrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe that's because they're trying to make their way up.

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    Rostit .
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes but at the same time, we need politicians as long as there are political offices and the better the person you can get in there, the better your part of the world could be.

    Id row
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no way in hell I'd ever get involved with a politician. No well adjusted person gets into that field.

    Xenon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an extremely private person, this would be a huge no for me.

    El Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    99% of those who want to be politicians shouldn't be allowed to..

    wowbagger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know someone who is the spouse of a county commissioner. About as low on the political totem pole as you can get, but it consumes their lives. Constantly thinking about what events they need to make an appearance at, how they're dressed, who they should and shouldn't be seen talking to, etc. It sounds horrible.

    Pickles, Pennies, & Ponies
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they are going to dig up all the skeletons in your closet and probably twist everything to make it sound worse that what it is.

    Nesto
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    been there done that. would definitely prefer to be a prostitute.

    Mental Liberals
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ALL politicians are corrupt!! ALL!!!

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    Rosie, from Badass Careers also suggested to look out for a few things. “The job description is extremely vague, indicating that not even they know what the person will be doing. The job description sounds like a 3-person role in 1, for example expecting you to be the Marketing Manager, Head of Communications, PR specialist and why not chuck a bit of Human Resources in there while we're at it?”

    “They're looking for a "high energy self-starter" to work in their "fast-paced environment" aka they'll have you running towards burnout in no time with a lack of support anchored in a hustle culture. Too focused on what they need / what you can do for them vs. how it feels to work there "We're like a family" - no one wants the in-built expectations of loyalty and unprofessional levels of commitment and emotional involvement required by actual family members.”

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    #7

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Medical debt collector. Scum of the earth.

    ifukkedurbich , Pavel Danilyuk Report

    Josephine Blogs
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this exist outside of the US?

    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably not in countries with free healthcare.

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    CatWoman1014
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use to do this, but it was a job and I hated it. I think you need to be mad at the people buying the debt instead of the ones making the calls.

    Lily Langtry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can imagine this job just being so stressful and depressing. I totally agree with your point, why say that people who just need a job are 'scum', the issues around huge medical debt weren't created by them!

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    Pollymere
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know. There's a huge difference between someone with an unpaid debt who's just been on a luxury holiday and someone struggling. A decent Credit Manager will come down hard on the first but try to write off interest and arrange a payment plan for the latter.

    Son of Philosoraptor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read the itty bitty federally required fine print on what they send you, it tells you how to defend yourself.

    Xenon
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would imagine that job has a high turnover rate. Most people could not stomach it. As someone else posted, direct your anger to the soulless companies who buy the debt and try to collect.

    Geoffrey Scott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right up there with student loan collectors

    Camber Hollywood
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody who makes medical debt exist...including voters.

    Barbara Forshee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wolves at the door is what I call them.

    $enna
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, the stupid people in charge that makes you go bankrupt in the US for getting flew medicine. Those are the scum of the earth

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    #8

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Royalty falls under this umbrella. Disney tells us it is a fairy tale to marry a prince - but then you have to live a strictly regimented life under a microscope and wear panty hose every single day. No thank you

    Music_withRocks_In , Jonathan Borba Report

    Super Beast
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as if royalty grabs rando people off the street to date. dont worry about this, you'll probably never date royalty

    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crown Prince of Denmark met his wife in a bar in Sydney, Crown Princess of Sweden met her husband in a gym, King of Spain met his wife in a TV Station, all with no royal connections whatsoever. Prince of Wales met his wife at University. Again, no royal connections. So it does happen.

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    CP
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't call yourself a democracy if you still have royalty. Looking at you England. I don't get wanting to give tax payer money to people born in a certain family. It is just nuts.

    Valaun
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right. As if all the multimillionaires/ billionaires and their corporations in the US don't get millions of tax payer dollars given to them on top of not paying their share. I would take a single, royal family any day over a couple of thousand wealthy people and corporations draining our system. And as far as a democracy...let me tell you about a guy that revealed some of the nations biggest secrets, tried to overthrow a duly elected president, has raped women, stolen, lied on his taxes, inflated property values and has lied about all of it. You know what the crazy part is? That dude hasn't ever spent a day in jail. How is that possible? Well he is part of the wealthy class in the US. See if your poor and you do any one of those crimes, you go to jail. But if you are rich, the Justice Department struggles with even going after you. Is that not crazy?

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    El Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at the British Royal Family - most of them were friends with various paedophiles and some have come under suspicion of it themselves. I have met someone who met one of them (on a personal level) and found they were a complete a*****e..

    ROSESARERED
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'd have to get a note from my doctor, no pantihose

    Khall Khall
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh ok. I was totally going to marry a princess because that was a viable career alternative for me, but now you've convinced me not too...

    DrKimball
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did, did Megan Markle write this?

    Rick Seiden
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate wearing pantyhose every day.

    Pickles, Pennies, & Ponies
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would just want to lounge around all day wearing sweats, ride the horses and explore the property.

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    #9

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Honestly, restaurant/service industry. And I don’t mean anything negative against servers/bartenders or anything. Hell, a good many of my friends are in that industry. It’s just that their mostly evening/weekend work schedules vs my M-F work schedule meant zero time to spend together. I dated a bartender once who worked at a high volume club…she was awesome and is still a good friend…but essentially most of the time I wanted to see her, I just drove to her work and sat at the bar. We’d go back to her place and pass out at 4am. Then I’d get up at 6:30 and go to work. She worked almost every night, so “us” time was rare. It just wasn’t a good fit. Still love her dearly though!

    tgoynes83 , MorNa Tang Report

    SkekVi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the same in any entertainment job as well. You have no weekends and no holidays. My dad's job was entertainment and I grew up just expecting THAT schedule. Any other kind is so weird to me... like what do you mean I'm not working christmas and saturdays???

    Rostit .
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that was a big reason I got out of it. I was doing live sound engineering for while but the schedule broke me.

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    Weasel Wise
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who has spent 20 years in the restaurant industry: 1) yep, some places require late work but there's tons that require day hours, 2) there ARE weekends, they're just not on Sat./Sun., 3) we DO have holidays, wtf?!, 4) there's a HUGE bonus to NOT having the same weekend and M-F 9-5, we don't have to stand in the long-àss lines that everyone else has to; enjoy lines of 15 people long at the grocery , I'll be second in line on Monday and get ALL my errands done in half the time! Same with holidays, I'd much rather enjoy my six week vacation in another country than doing the traditional holiday drudge...and another bonus is our holiday time is USUALLY off peak season, so we don't have to vacation with every other stranger on Earth! 🤘🏾

    Gigi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! I missed that when I left the service industry, briefly for a M-F, 9-6. I loved having weekdays off and daytime hours off to get things done. I could do any errands , go to the beach, museums, sports events, etc. When family events come around, I just had to plan and ask for the night off. And you never take work home. I went from restaurants to spas and after I got older, I tried office work. I hated it. Went back to service. I now teach yoga all hours. Mostly evenings!

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    Hokuloa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can confirm. Service industry has some pretty “unique” schedules and lifestyles. There’s reason a lot of people in the industry date within the industry.

    Karen Lyon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um. A lot of service work is like that, including the police, firefighters, doctors, nurses. I hate to break your heart, it's not just the restaurant world!

    Philly Bobcat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can vouch for that. I've been in the entertainment biz forever so it seems. Any hospitality job is not for the faint of heart for either side.

    Eiryn Elliott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not a RED FLAG job, this is a difficult schedule. Gawd. Not fair to not date someone because they have to work a rough schedule.

    brandyy17
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i dated a chef so i feel their pain. us time was basically nonexstintent. he ended up getting a huge job offer in another state asked if i wanted to go with him i told him no bc i felt like we barely knew each other. we stayed friends tho

    Trisec
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tourism, too. "We work when everybody else plays".

    ConstantlyJon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    understandable. it's really the only part of this industry that I don't like. makes it difficult to get to all my kids' stuff. need to find me a place where I can wait tables that also has PTO. haha

    CP
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same thing happened to me. Liked her, but the job was tough.

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    We also wanted to hear what they thought were good questions to ask while interviewing. Divya shared some examples she thought would be useful. “How would you describe the company culture? What will be my first 30,60 and 90 days' goals? How do you measure performance in this role? What does a typical day look like in this role? What is the biggest challenge you are facing in your business?”

    Similarly, Rosie suggested “What are some of the things you have put in place to empower your team recently? When was the last time you made a change based on feedback from a direct report, and what was the impact it had? How do you help your team to grow professionally? How are you developing yourself right now?”

    #10

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Military. I highly respect people who choose this line of work but personally it would be really stressful for me when they get deployed.

    ManagerSensitive , Specna Arms Report

    ConstantlyJon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a general comment to thank everyone who serves their country (in any country). You lay your life on the line for others. It's very noble. Take politics out of it and it's all admirable.

    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is only noble or admirable if the politicians/generals in charge of the country you are serving have a good reason to send you somewhere to kill/be killed. Let's take Vietnam as an example. Many men who did not want to serve there (or anywhere) were drafted.

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    CatWoman1014
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The military people who have “I’m in the military” “I served” as their whole personality though are the worst

    Tracy Wallick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We call those people 'moto' (short for 'motivated'). It's not a compliment.

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    Tracy Wallick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in the military, and I completely understand this. It takes a certain person to be willing to be in a relationship with someone who can be called on short notice to be gone for months, even a year or more at a time, to say nothing of the added stress if they're headed into a combat zone, if you have kids that you suddenly have to take care of single-handedly... it's a lot. Outside of the Karens and Kyles of military spouses (we call them Dependas or Tricareatops), we love our civilian support.

    Barbara Forshee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are in the military it is not conducive to having a family. I realize everyone who is in a high stress job like that wants support but they tell you, and it's best to believe them, if they wanted you to have a family they would have issued you one. My father was in the military for 20+ years and I was dragged, along with my siblings, all over the country. It is terrible on the kids. Trust me I know. I have moved 51 times in my life and most was when I was with my immediate family. It sucks. The thought of moving now sends my anxiety through the roof. This is definitely a red flag job.

    Tracy Wallick
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The military is not the only high-stress job that may entail long periods of absence or frequent moves, and in case you forgot, the military is staffed by human beings; we have the same wants and needs as civilians, and for many, that includes having a family. I'm not suggesting it's easy, but I have a big problem with your implying that being in the military somehow nullifies your right to have a family.

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    El Cucuy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not everyone who is in the military gets deployed...just sayin'

    Anyone-for-tea?
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they don’t in the UK they’re seen as not taking their turn and putting the burden on others. It would only be civilian roles within the military that would not deploy.

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    talliloo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's true: some people aren't able to adjust to military lifestyle. i was a military brat & later a military wife (navy). i eventually was appointed as ombudsman which is a liaison between the ship's command & familis of sailors attached to the ship/squadron. i always had patience & understanding for the young wives, especially those who had never been around military. they were scared to be away from their families/husbands, didn't know the 'ropes" of the base, etc. however, the women who had been married for several years, gone through deployments, etc tried my patience as they wanted to be coddled. you have to become very independent to survive a military marriage. but, the one thing i never tolerated was when a wife wanted to wear their husband's rank. nope-you carry no rank on your shoulder. if the military wanted members to have spouses they would have been issued along w/their gear.

    JM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a military spouse, I can attest that it is, indeed, difficult and scary when your spouse is deployed and living in (possibly constant) danger, but that is what my husband signed up for. He is retired after 29 years of service and he is a veteran of two wars. It was very important to him to do his part and I saw it as my job to support that (just as he supported my life goals). Being deployed isn't the whole story for most military careers, however. Because it is a life of moving to different duty stations, my husband got to do a whole lot of pretty cool jobs and I enjoyed moving to different places. It is a way of life that you can't really understand unless you're in it.

    Justin Thyme
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You get used to it. Coming home makes worth the wait

    Zdena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Centuries of education, science and life experience and we still produce weapons and soldiers. Shame on us.

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    #11

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags High level politician, professional athlete, celebrity, life coach, mega church pastor, news anchor. Too much ego and they need too much attention. I’m just not into that.

    Hopeful_Science2586 , Guduru Ajay bhargav Report

    Nina
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure all of these have huge egos. There may be other circumstances that make it less enticing to date them though. Like lack of privacy with celebs and little flexibility in schedules with athletes.

    John Murphy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whoever wrote this is obviously in need of some attention

    CatWoman1014
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How often do you hear about athlete’s personal lives? It happens, but if you look at the whole amount of athletes compared to the amount of press you’d see your argument doesn’t sit

    David A Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Professional athletes have serious injuries. Many end up with brain damage.

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    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really have to disagree with this, especially when it comes to professional athletes- they dedicate their entire lives and preform amazing feats of strength just so you can sit on your couch and post about how how much of an ego they have.

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rock band lead singers. Think they are the coolest person in the room.

    Karen Lyon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been a sports fan all my life. Yes, a bunch of athletees are a**hats. An awful lot are fabulous human beings. As for the rest, I can't say, but not all athletes are jerks. Just stop.

    Justanotherpanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all athletes have huge ego’s. Please Google Sifan Hassan, most humble (and succesfull) athlete on this planet.

    DrKimball
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They got the life coaching one SPOT ON!

    Marleina Hershberg
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the people behind the celebrities, all those who only think about the maximum amount of dollars they can squeeze out of fans, the celebrities themselves have all these rules for what they cannot do at events like fan expo, not unless fans pay all this extra money for this and that.

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    #12

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Marketing / Advertising. No one in advertising ever shuts up about their career, and all advertising firms are adult daycares.

    Asleep-Read3997 , Mikael Blomkvist Report

    Anouk T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marketing and advertising are not the same.

    Lorraine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are not strictly speaking, Advertising is one of the activities inside Marketing.

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    jennymac312
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been a project manager for marketing and advertising firms for 10 years. I never talk about my job, and my friends who are in the same profession don't either. This post makes no sense lol

    Super Beast
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and when they say 'it requires understanding psychology' 😂 behavioral economics isnt psychology, chad

    Lorraine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does behavioural economics have to do with Marketing? 🙄 You clearly don't work in Marketing, Insights or Research.

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    Dave
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry I have to disagree. Yes I'm in marketing and advertising but you're making a broad stroke generalisation if not outright stereotyping. Yes these professions draw Type A a******s, sycophants, egomaniacs, control freaks and narcissists but there are still a lot genuinely nice people in both industries.

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a lot of the adverts that have been produced over the years, ad agencies are drug dens

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    Divya left us with some parting thoughts. “One thing I would add would be that if the job description is detailed and showcase what exactly are the requirements for this role clearly demonstrates that they know what they want from you and they have spent considerable time drafting the job description. Another bonus is if they are clear on the salary range and can justify during the interview how will they assess your expected salary based on your experience level. Communication is the key.” You can find her Instagram here to learn more. 

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    #13

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Anyone who doesn’t have a healthy work life balance. Not only do I value quality time in my relationships, but stress has serious affects on the body and health. So management consultants, investment bankers, or just people who choose to sacrifice their entire life to improve the bottom line of a greedy, highly profitable, corporation!

    Sweet_peach88 , cottonbro studio Report

    Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went through a stage when I didn't have much of a choice. Single dad to 2 school age kids, mortgage and full time job. I didn't have a healthy balance. But we survived and now I DO have a life/work balance... and loving it.

    Linds
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I convinced my bf to leave his insanely toxic job that demolished his mental health for YEARS! He was essentially on call 24/7 and never really got to be "off". Now he has a set schedule, weekends off and no damn "emergency" pages at 4am that wakes us both up. Screw that company!

    Barbara Forshee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amen there. I told my son don't loose your life working a high stress, never off, low paying job to pad someone else's lifestyle. You have a life too and it's just as important as theirs.

    #14

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Police officer. Dated a couple, both psychos.

    Badknees24 , DEELIN Report

    UnpopularPanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did you date them when they were already a couple

    WalterWhiteSavannah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My current gf and some friends of mine have dated cops. Every single one of them cheated and was incredibly controlling, at least one was also physically abusive. Yes thats anecdotal evidence but check the stats regarding domestic abuse - it is significantly more common to occur with partners who are cops.

    Jessie
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should add in which country because I’d bet all my savings that there is a hell of a lot of between different countries. I’ve dated several cops and they were all very nice guys.

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    Notyomama
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I learned a couple of lessons at one time when I was 23. Don't date cops and don't date people you work with. It will not end well.

    Aisling Raye
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Studies have found that at least 40% of police officer families experience domestic violence, in contrast to 10% of families in the general population. A third study of older and more experienced officers found a rate of 24%, indicating that domestic violence is 2­4 times more common among police families than American families in general https://is.gd/7rZjCM

    Aryeh Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So because you dated two Police Officers you decided that all tens of thousands of them are psychos?

    Mycroft1967
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dealing with criminals all day can be taxing when trying to deal with non-criminals.

    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's true. But it's also true that some police join up for the power and control.

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    Mental Liberals
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all, but many are on a power trip and have HUGE egos!!

    John Murphy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    way to single out an entire population, world wide because you had a bad experience with two of them. Sounds to me like you are the common denominator in two relationships with psychos

    Ms.GB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom dated one that was horrible and controlling also

    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dated a Policeman. Was a lovely guy, no problems at all. We just drifted apart.

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    #15

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags I (30sF) have had men tell me they couldn’t date me because I’m a licensed massage therapist. Absolutely nothing shady about what I do, but they didn’t like the idea of me having my hands on other men

    Away-Wait-1681 , Elina Fairytale Report

    October
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How insecure can you be?

    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't ask, some seem to take that as a challenge.

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    Mia Black
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dumb. Would they say it to a doctor, physician or nurse as well?

    A girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez. Most people requiring massage therapy are ordinary people with pain. Hairy backs, vericose veins, psoriasis, acne, that weird scar. They do this work because they studied how bones and muscles work and how to manipulate these things to provide healing and comfort. It's not sexual.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was a massage therapist, and I can assure you, the sole purpose for my work was to help people who were in pain.

    SkekVi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would LOVE to date a masseur/masseuse tbh!!

    Linds
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If its just so you can get free massages, that's a d*ck move. Unless you're reciprocating the massages, can't even tell you how much we hate being asked to do massage outside of work.

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    ginger kay
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude that would be awesome to date a massage therapist. Imagine the back rubs!!

    Linds
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We hate dating people who only want us for our jobs :) it's physically exhausting and then being asked by our SO to rub their backs when we get home is infuriating just FYI. Unless you're reciprocating, don't waste a therapist's time.

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    MonsterMum
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like your job just helps weed out the c**p.

    Dani M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How incredibly stupid is that?

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds like a BONUS to me. Imagine having an SO with the knowledge of which muscles to massage when you were aching. I have traded massages with girlfriends and it feels great. We were not trained in it but even amateur massages feel nice.

    Linds
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact you're willing to reciprocate with your gfs makes you a major green flag! I've dated guys who would expect me to do it simply because it's my job and I'm good at it. When I asked? "Sorry, I'm too tired". Like... bruh

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    Lost Penny
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dodged a few bullets I see...

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    Rosie also shared some personal experiences with difficult job conditions. “I personally left a job after just a few months because the role they sold me wasn't at all the day-to-day job I was doing. I thought I was going to be a Leadership Consultant and they had me translating slide decks from French to English as it was a slow period. I quit while I was still on my trial period and explained that the role they sold wasn't the day-to-day reality and I needed my challenge and stretch to feel like I was achieving my career potential.” You can find her Instagram here, Youtube here, and website here

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    #16

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags I feel like any careers that would have them away for long periods of time like flight attends or long haul truckers.

    Chee-shep , Pew Nguyen Report

    SkekVi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm actually p chill with this but I'm in a profession where I need to be alone a lot anyways, and also I wouldn't mind as long as they were communicative on some text-based thing like sms or discord or something, you know? I could work that. I would definitely be agitating for punching the boss in the face a lot though--truckers and flight attendants are abused by their bosses so much!!!

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad was a pilot until he retired. He was away half the time whilst he worked and even now that he’s retired he goes on outdoors holiday with his male friends. I honestly think my parents would have divorced if they spent a lot of time together. My mum is very argumentative and controlling. It works for some marriages.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually dated a fisherman for a while. I loved that he was gone for 6 weeks at a time. I got to hang with my friends, work around the house, catch up on my reading, etc. When he was home we were "together". Unfortunately, he was also "together" with another girl & we both showed up at the Locks when the boat came in. Awkward.

    Gail Wilson Webb
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hubby was a trucker and he loved his job. I told him I would never ask him to quit while he still loved it.

    Joey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, then you get to have your space. Loads of people appreciate that.

    Barbara Forshee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I have always said I didn't get married to be alone.

    #17

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags im a writer. When ive told people this ive watched the interest from them literally vanish. Im assuming because they just think it means im broke or unemployed when in reality i do very, very well for myself.

    Myitchyliver , Vlada Karpovich Report

    Key Lime
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The punctuation contradicts your success.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously? You're a writer? Huh. I question this because you don't seem to have the ability to capitalize pronouns or use punctuation properly. ie: "I'm" a writer. When "I've" told people, etc. If you are, in fact, a writer, you're a really bad one.

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe they’re not very into reading and think you might be too high brow for them? If their idea of relaxing after work is watching TV or drinking with friends then I can understand thinking you might not be much in common.

    Joey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A writer is great. A writer that makes spelling and/or grammar mistakes - no thanks.

    Jerusalem Cat Syndrome
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Writers should write well, even in posts. Please learn about capital letters and punctuation--this is really hard to read.

    Lynette Vella
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe because you write like a kindergartener.

    brandyy17
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my husband is a writer. he works for a catholic news website as an editor. saying writer is a very general term. u can do wat my husband does, a news writer or u can b an author. u can even b someone on bored panda! they write some of the articles along with attaching files of the source. wen my family heard he went from limo driver to writer for a catholic news website they were impressed. i dont see y being a writer is a bad thing. i mean come on even manga and webtoon creators r writers. then there r script writers for tv shows and movies the list goes on. ive seen how hard my husband works on his articles. he makes sure to keep even a boring topic sound interesting. he wants to grab the readers attention by coming up with a clever title or wen hes covering a new catholic music artist (which as a musician himself he gets really creative) he gets into how the music flows together and mentions all instruments involve to keep it interesting. he doesnt just write it like some high schooler copying info from a textbook for a homework assignment. he has to get creative.

    Aqsa Azam
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't look good for me

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    #18

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Well I can tell you from my online dating experiences, I've been immediately unmatched when I tell women im an auto mechanic. So i guess maybe that

    mclobster , Kevin Bidwell Report

    9 animals and counting
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would date a mechanic in a heartbeat. You guys rock!

    Kim Kermes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta love a man who knows how to use his hands! Seriously, a skilled mechanic has to be able to diagnose and troubleshoot, valuable abilities.

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    SkekVi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot believe this!! Fr??? Auto mechanic is a DREAM job for a partner, the trades are SUCH good work and you're like, in a job where you HELP PEOPLE. That's insane people are so ignorant... smh...

    Mia Black
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe because some time ago this job didn't require a high degree and today many people without at least a bachelor are seen as less valuable... I could have studied. I am not dumb, had the grades and I just don't look like a poor person but I choosed not to study and am now an minimum wage upholsterer. Because I like the job. There are more "dumb" jobs that people seem to ignore, are important. Like plumber. But craftsmen and so are still seen as less and dumb. Just because they didn't learn at an Uni but in sites or garages what they need for their job. Although I have to admit that there are many lesser intelligent people in this area. Most of them were painters and bricklayer but they are nice people

    Ariom Dahl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There have been upholsterers in my family. All very talented people.

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    ConstantlyJon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    uhh, free work on my car? yes please

    LapCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband works in the trades, the mere fact that he can fix and build almost anything is sexy to me.

    Nesto
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think people underestimate how great it is to be with someone whose job requires access to a whole workshop which means once they are out of there in the physical sense, they are away. I don’t think mechanics get a lot of emails while on vacation, on weekends etc?

    Jackson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From what I have seen, auto mechanics have good pay and regular hour. They are not on call. They do not get 2:00 AM phone calls telling them to come in to work. They do not get phone calls at the curling rink when they are not on call because a problem just came up, and they do not get sent out of town for weeks at a time. It is a great job.

    Madalynn Bryant
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dude i would date a mechanic so fast. y'all are hot asf

    Haywood Jablome
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too much grease on the fingers, maybe?

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    #19

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Professional landlord or AirBnb owner

    Ilovefishdix , Alena Darmel Report

    der sebbl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the landlord is still a decent person I would be fine

    Rostit .
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they are talking about red flags. not immediate deal breakers. If they are a landlord/abnb owner, that by itself is not a bad thing but it would make me look at them more carefully to make sure none of the selfish/power hungry stuff is in their personality. Im sure everyone has some red flags but as long as its just a flag, its okay. but if they have 3-5etc red flags then maybe there is a problem.

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    9 animals and counting
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you exploit it? Charge absurd amounts for stupid things? If not, you have nothing to fear that a conversation won't fix.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is silly. I know it is popular right now to hate landlords but many of them are good people. A friend of mine (adult for many years) and his dad own several buildings in town. He's a very nice guy and their apartments are more reasonably priced than many. Or at least they were. I used to manage a building for them but I'm out of touch with the prices since I bought my house years ago.

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    airbnb owner: NOPE. Landlord, sure, as long as he's a decent landlord.

    Bored Seb
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't be a decent person if you own enough place to be a full time landlord. You can argue if you want, but I'm not planning to change my mind on this one :)

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are there amateur landlords? Oh, that would be AirBnB owners.

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    #20

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Pharmaceutical rep

    44035 , Edmond Dantès Report

    KrazyChiMama
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok aside from the opioid pushers....not all drug reps are bad...I work in cardiology and when a patient can't afford their medication and don't qualify for assistance I've enlisted the help of the reps to provide enough free samples to keep the patient on the medication they need. Most are more than happy to accommodate.

    cah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch Painkillers on Netflix.

    Nathan Pogorzala
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They buy and sell doctors to push their overpriced name brand medicine. The sales arm of greedy s****y companies.

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    El Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this a euphemism for 'dealer'??

    Der Kommissar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giving doctors' offices' employees free food and paying for doctors' vacations so that they can promote your shiatty drug.

    Mental Liberals
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    big pharma drug pusher! the worst kind! next to doctors who are also big pharma drug pushers...and of course, hospitals, and....

    Rostit .
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah but what if she is a drug dealer?

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    #21

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Bartender, never date a bartender.

    Alone_Necessary_6192 , Michal Lizuch Report

    Pittsburgh rare
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worked as a barmaid through college and l wholeheartedly agree. Odd hours and I saw almost all of my workmates cheat on their gfs

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a bartender. This post makes me really sad. I'm loyal and I make time for those I care about. I'm just sad now...

    Jane Cortez
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very true. Servers, bartenders in bars/ restaurants usually become immersed in the nightlife, the whole dysfunction of bar culture, alcoholism, drugs. Same with chefs, many do cocaine to keep up with the ‘rush.’

    Rostit .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dated a bartender for years. she was wonderful and terrible.

    #22

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags As a teacher, I would never date another teacher. I work crazy hours in a stressful job and when I get home, I need my spouse able to support me physically and emotionally. I'm not ashamed to say I just don't have the reserves to do for someone else what my husband does for me in that regard.

    MerylSquirrel , Max Fischer Report

    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One reason I married another teacher was that we were naturally supportive of each other.

    Halestorm
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents were both teachers when they married. My dad eventually changed careers, but they were both in education for around 15 years. They’re still incredibly happy together. It can work, it just takes the right pairing of personalities :)

    Bobert Robertson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Studies have shown that teachers work, on average, 45 hours in Ontario including time in and out of the classroom, according to the Ontario College of Teachers research on this. I'm not saying this applies everywhere, but I'd LOVE to work 45 hours a week. This is not insane hours (plus you get summers off). That said, I still think teachers are awesome and and deserve higher pay!

    Evan not Hansen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing OP is from the US, where the work week can be a lot longer. They're only actively teaching about 35 hrs a week, but from the teachers I know, they come to school early and stay late (especially if they help with clubs etc.), and are often grading over the weekend or until pretty late. Summers off are definitely nice, but a lot of teachers do prep for the next year during that time. All this to say, Ontario sounds like it is a lot better for teachers than the US, and teachers everywhere definitely deserve higher pay.

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    Rostit .
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Academia is weird to non academics. It seems like they all Ef each other and they all are perpetually stuck in Highschool.

    Super Beast
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the teachers i dated couldnt leave teaching in the classroom. as in if you know something, they have to acknowledge that they have the info as well and that the info is correct. making me feel like your student is turning me off but ok

    Mental Liberals
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Communist indoctrination centers...nope

    New-Radio
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crazy hours as a teacher? lol

    XenoMurph
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    2 years ago

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    Well, how very kind of you. If you can't be supportive to your partner, stay single, or change jobs. Entering a relationship with the intention of it being one sided is bound to lead to at least one of you being unhappy.

    9 animals and counting
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you been in this situation? I have. I had an enormously stressful job and my husband didn't. When I got off we spent an hour or so together just so I could decompress from my day before I started my second life of cooking, cleaning, etc. His help was invaluable so shut the hell up if you haven't lived it.

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    #23

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags If the main goal of your job is to make money, I'm out. Salespeople, bankers, a share of businesspeople, these are not my types at all

    TFOLLT , Andrea Piacquadio Report

    ADJ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought all jobs are to make money.

    Definitely a Human
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...as opposed to those jobs where the aim is to lose money?

    cugel.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they mean bullsh­itting to make money.

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    #24

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Some night jobs like night guard for example. You'd barely get any time together and if they woke me up every night when they come home my sleep schedule would surely get ruined. Not so great since sleep is very important for me

    Active-Magician-6035 , Kuan-yu Huang Report

    Allison Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bit selfish. I'm a night worker. Me and him we get time off together, I'm not at work all the time

    Not-a-Clue (she/her)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. My husband works some nights & those days we have late afternoons & evenings together before he goes to work.

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    Bobert Robertson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does this fix them climbing into bed when you're asleep and waking you up from the movement of the bed?

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    Petra Schaap
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BF worked nightshift 20 years. Never a problem other than me being quiet if im home, before 11am or so.

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to sleep in shifts, a few when I got home, a few prior to clock in. ALWAYS exhausted though.

    #25

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags People say law is rough to be married to esp in the early years where you’re doing tons of overtime. And army but that’s only cause I dated a couple

    Weary-Marionberry429 , Andrea Piacquadio Report

    Nesto
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am married to a lawyer. There are therapists in the US specialized for marital therapy for laywers. They get constantly rewarded for being manipulative, lying well (as in walking the thin line between lying and not lying) and winning that sooner or later this skillset and mindset seep into the marriage. This doesn’t have to do with what kind of lawyer you are - as a lawyer your job is to stand 100% for your client and disregard any interests of other people (or regard them insofar as you pretend to regard them to get smtg for your client). if you start representing yourself like that in your private life you find out very soon why that is not a good idea.

    El Cucuy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. I dated a lawyer once. It was a nightmare. She loved to argue. Had to win every argument no matter what. We would argue for hours on end and eventually I would just give up. Had a very unique opinion of what constituted a lie and a truth. Never again!

    Lynette Vella
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I married my sweet, humble high school sweetheart - he became emotionally and mentally abusive once he became a lawyer.

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that an American thing? I have a family full with lawyers, and except for one none of them work overtime. However, it's not America and they all work for the state.

    Racing Tadpole
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about the ones that represent scumbags. ?

    JB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again with the uniformed polyamory

    SkekVi
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    2 years ago

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    idk lawyers are always so funny and kind and fun to talk to! I'd only be scared of being turned on, but that's the ✨trauma✨

    9 animals and counting
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need more info. Someone that is funny and kind and fun to talk to is trauma? No judgement. I'm just curious.

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    #26

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Doctors...I've dated enough of them to know they suck! Sure, they can help in some situations, but their attitudes are just not worth it. They want an employee, not a wife. I'm not about that c**p. Also, just about any Ivy League douche...as soon as a guy flexes that, I'm out! They can keep it! I've dated enough douches to know it's NOT worth it!

    BlairRose2023 , Jonathan Borba Report

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It sounds like your taste in men is what sucks since you keep finding douches

    SlightlyTarnished
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I've dated enough of them" says it all. Likely a woman who has always set her sights on being a doctors wife and living a provided for life.

    Christof Irran
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my closest friends is a retired doctor. Man!, the size of that ego! I can over-look it, but I can totally understand why people would not want to date a doctor.

    Kaa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister is a doctor and she's the coolest person ever

    Bobert Robertson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like you just date doctors for the money, title, prestige among your friends or whatever. How else have you dated so many doctors? Sure people date around, but so many from one profession seems more like you are fishing for money than a decent partner

    Dr M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Damn doctors and going to school for long periods of time! Those bastards!!!

    Princeofdarkness
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many doctors in my area just have own groups. Only doctors allowed and so on it gets annoying. And all they do is show off in front of each other.

    Joel Warner
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you don’t like people that save others lives? You want the money and the status they bring? You’ve dated “enough of them”. What is your main goal???

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    #27

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Zookeeper. I’d love to hear the stories but have heard horrendous things about the smell and can barely handle being around wet dogs. Butcher/anyone working with dead animals

    Timely_Victory_4680 , Chester Zoo Report

    der sebbl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friend of mine is a zookeeper, never noticed a bad smell on her. Gave me the chance to pet a giraffe once

    Nina
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've worked in the zoo and really, unless you roll around all day in the feces of certain animals, a shower will fix you up just fine.

    Mike Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would think that zoo/animal keepers would be fascinating folk. I personally love animals and the opportunity to to learn more from the people who care for them every day would be very cool.

    Zoe Vokes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend’s son has just become a vet. I couldn’t stand to hear stories about injured and dying animals. I’m far too sensitive. Luckily his girlfriend is also training to be a vet and is a strong person. Hearing one negative story would upset me for ages.

    David A Paterson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard it said that zookeepers never date one another and seldom hang out together, because they can't stand the smell of each other. A zookeeper who works with fish, for example, would not get on with a zookeeper who works with primates.

    Rostit .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Id be worried if they were a zookeeper by day and butcher at night. RIP harambe

    Aileen Grist
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone employed in the killing of animals too

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    #28

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags I once dated a guy who seemed perfect in almost every way except for his desired career path, which was to work in a mortuary embalming the deceased. I never did understand it. Creeped me TF out, had to nope right outta there no matter how damn attractive he was.....

    supercali-2021 , Scary Side of Earth Report

    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems a little extreme. Working in a mortuary is still a job, I can imagine how you would find fulfillment in dressing up and preparing people's deceased loved ones for their final goodbye.

    Not-a-Clue (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a privilege to work with a loved-one's body and treat it with dignity. I'd be proud to do it or be in a relationship with someone who did.

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    Mia Black
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many of the other jobs listed here are ethically questionable bit this one is absolute ok!

    MezzoPiano
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good funeral home people are worth their weight in gold, though. They make the hardest day of someone's life a little bit easier and better.

    Fabian Bernard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a meaningful job. I'm a war cemetery gardner, and veiling the ones gone make me very proud. Nothing eerie, I even speak to some of them in my head when working ( for instance, if I knock a stone accidently with a gardening tool, I'm like ''Sorry dude! '')

    SkekVi
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's decent work and a steady job. the death industry is awful (see: The American Way Of Death by Jessica Mitford) but morticians are the bluecollar of it, not the source of all the predatory behaviour....

    Dani M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mhm. If he wants to help people say good bye to their loved ones with whatever they consider a dignified burial then he's a good guy! Though the industry is real shady

    Felicia Dale
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a necessary and vital profession, as important as doctors, nurses and anyone else who works on and for peoples bodies. I get the “ick” factor, though I don’t feel that way about it. Like all these professions it really depends on the person more than what they do. Except MLM people. Find another way!

    Cara Vinson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked in a funeral home in high school. The employees were very tight with each other, partly because the rest of the world thinks they are ghouls. But, would you rather wash and bury Mom, Dad, Gramma or Kids?

    Barbara Forshee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My niece has just recently graduated from mortuary school. She says it's not the embalming she likes. She can do without that part. It's the helping people when they need someone the most that she enjoys.

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    #29

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Parking inspector, why be in a job where all you do is ruin people’s days?

    Dry-Significance8463 , Jah Nomad Report

    ADJ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you park according to law no one is gonna ruin your day. If your park like a*****e you ruin your own day.

    John Dilligaf
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your park like a*****e you not only ruin your own day but can ruin other's day as well. Like, for example, parking in a handicap zone, or across the lines.

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    General Anaesthesia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parking inspectors only ruin your day if you break the rules.

    Mia Black
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I highly respect them because they see so many hate. If a car is parked on a place it should not, then it should have consequences. Think about the pedestrians, maybe with a stroller, people with walkers or a wheelchair. Their day is also ruined when they constantly have to squeeze through the tiny space between a wall or bushes and an illegally parked car on the walkway (even if only with two tires, it's so so unnerving and for a reason illegal)

    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There wouldn't be a need for parking inspectors if you did the right thing - so it's only because your a donkeyhat that the job even exists.

    Katie Lutesinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Donkeyhat" is the best new insult I've heard in the last 25 hours at least. XD

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My Mommy says she wishes you were dead!"

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who wouldn’t want to date lovely Rita, meter maid?

    CanadianaKa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In general, I think the OP here is a jerk. There's the power-hungry petty tyrants in every job - I remember when I first moved to Canada with a California license plate I was getting ticketed *everywhere* though I was always careful to follow the law. Why? Because Ontario and California didn't have a reciprocity so if I didn't pay they wouldn't come after me - and it helped quota. Before you come after me for mentioning the word quota, I actually befriended the parking guy for my new neighbourhood a few years later and told him about that and HE was the one who said that his co-workers had been doing it to meet their numbers knowing I wasn't obligated to pay. He even recommended I keep my California plates handy and never actually *pay* for parking again!

    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel bad for them as so many people hate them for just doing their job. Ditto for dentists and math teachers.

    Amy Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could get the guy that sings "can't you see the sign, it's a double yellow line"

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    #30

    People Share 30 Professions That Are Red Flags Any type of surgeon. I know logically they are amazing members of the society and help people and are almost always smart. But a few things about their jobs are red flags to me. They hold too much power between life and death. Their hands are inside a human being way more than acceptable occasions. They eventually become desensitised to death and blood. I feel their profession is too similar to a serial killer or a slaughterhouse worker/butcher. I’m not proud of this feeling though

    Drunk-Scorpion , Vidal Balielo Jr. Report

    Aknavi Epona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar to a serial killer or butcher? I don't think you have any clue what's happening in an OR or how we work at all. It's the opposite.. We try to save and improve people's lives. We don't try to play god and decide who will live and who won't. Your weird thinking here is a red flag to me..

    A girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just had an accident that required emergency double reverse shoulder replacement. Normally one plans with a surgeon for weeks, if not months, for this. I met the guy twice pre op. Taciturn, slightly arrogant but completely straight with me about what he needed to do and what I needed to do to get better. I am grateful people like him exist, can disassociate any contempt for how the patient may have wound up where they are and isn't creeped out peeling back a bunch of muscle and skin to reattach people with their lives. I'll take arrogance if backed with skill .

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    ADJ
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of all the answers here this is by far the worst one.

    SkekVi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah wtf. all my surgeons have been kind people, like... the kindest tbh!!! Plastic surgeons especially are so nice! And you can always trust them to stay calm in emergencies.

    Deanna Crichley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had the best most empathic surgeon ever. I wished he could be my doctor for everything.

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    Jj321
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work for doctors. Like anyone else, some are just awful human beings. And some really care about others. But, most did seem full of themselves

    Super Beast
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think the ego is more of a dealbreaker than surgeries

    Corvus
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To me, it sounds like the OP is jealous that a surgeon's job is way more meaningful and crucial than their own.

    SlightlyTarnished
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every surgeon thanks you for keeping them off your dating list.

    Anna S.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've dated two surgeons and they were both emotionally detached, harsh and narcissistic.

    Jenny Mason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I watch a lot of medical reality TV programmes and I can assure you that the vast majority of surgeons care deeply about what they do. I've seen many surgeons cry their eyes out when they were unable to save a patient.

    Kim Kermes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always seemed to me that a surgeon would have to bee a leeetle teeeny bit arrogant to carve into a living body and rearrange things. How far they carry it out of the OR is what matters.

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