Does your job keep you single? ( Archived) (33)

Sep 17, 2009 10:56 PM CSTDoes your job keep you single?
pastortim
pastortimpastortimAland Islands, Finland32 Threads 29 Polls 243 Posts

Does your job keep you single?(Vote Below)

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Yes, my job is demanding and little time for play
22
32%
No, just had no luck finding a mate.
26
38%
I would rather be a house wife
4
6%
I would rather work together with my future mate
4
6%
Or 1 and 4
3
4%
Or 2 and 4
1
1%
I lost my job so it doesn't matter now.
9
13%
Total Votes
69
Curious to find some reasons why so many are single. I have met some women who were going to college to start a career, but yet want a relationship, but yet don't want to settle down until they have finished their career. hmmm, ok, that is nuts for me to wait for them to finish college and finish their career since I would be older than dirt by the time that happens, so what really matters in this life to you? A career or a relationship?
Now, most of us on here will either have to relocate or the other person will have to unless we meet someone in the same area. However, if the woman has a career or going to college, what time line is the mate looking at to start a life together?

Now, there is a few women out there that will just want to work on a job together at home with their mate, but others love their job and wouldn't think twice about it since it is a risk they might not make as much money as they do now or would make later in their job. Tough choices, but when a woman says she is not going to leave her job or quit going to college to be with her man, that kind of puts a damper on the relationship if she is far away, but if she is close, there is still the questionable future as to what she may have in mind after college, so is the relationship even worth continuing? A lot of tough questions, but how far are we willing to go to have someone in our life?
Or will the Job take position number one in our life and we may as well forget a relationship if one or the other is on a quest of their own which may take them further away or even make a relationship impossible.

Anyone had any of these experiences and the other person had picked their college or career over you? What would you do?
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Sep 17, 2009 11:01 PM CST Does your job keep you single?
OneKitty
OneKittyOneKittyLa Grande, Oregon USA56 Threads 4 Polls 1,351 Posts
Okay...


I don't even know who I am talking to for God's sakes. It looks like a dog. How in heck would a dog care?

Post your pix, friend, then we will have a clue. Are you a 23 year old fella, or a 75 year old gal?

Argh....
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Sep 17, 2009 11:06 PM CST Does your job keep you single?
mtngypsy828
mtngypsy828mtngypsy828Sylva, North Carolina USA6 Threads 283 Posts
I know that being a student right now, and being broke most of the time, and being busy studying makes it difficult for me to make a commitment on a long term basis. But I do have time to date, and during that time I hope to find a gentleman that I might be able to match with. I've already had my corporate career, and I'm not ever moving cross country and living in four different cities for an employer again. Finding a caring, loving partner is much more important to me. But since that's not guaranteed, and his income isn't guaranteed either, I need to be able to support myself, and also have that financial input into a relationship.
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Sep 17, 2009 11:10 PM CST Does your job keep you single?
First off I read your profile and Tuffy is a gorgeous dog.

Second I've been now single almost 3 yrs but not by choice.

I went to college and aquired my bachelors degree in accounting and now own my own home based business.

If I was to enter into a relationship again I would love to be a housewife again and work along side my partner to help build us a good life.
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Sep 17, 2009 11:11 PM CST Does your job keep you single?
a_u_s_i_d_u_d_e
a_u_s_i_d_u_d_ea_u_s_i_d_u_d_ebilinga, Queensland Australia3 Threads 16 Posts
i have been in the same job since i came out of college and i would nevdr chuck my job up for anyone and if i was with anyone i would never ask them to chuck there job in too
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Sep 17, 2009 11:33 PM CST Does your job keep you single?
pastortim
pastortimpastortimAland, Aland Islands Finland32 Threads 29 Polls 243 Posts
Sorry about not posting my pic. I had it up for a few months and then decided to see how well Tuffy does, well, he won and he gets more hits than my pic did. haha. So, I guess I have to dig around for my pic again and post it up as a secondary photo.
Once a girl shouted I love you, I said me? (pointing to myself) She said, no I was talking to your dog. haha.
He gets free icecream, free cheeseburgers and well Tuffy gets all the women. haha. I am not worthy, bows to my dog. laugh
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Sep 17, 2009 11:56 PM CST Does your job keep you single?
Shewolf55
Shewolf55Shewolf55Columbia, South Carolina USA3 Threads 392 Posts
pastortim: Sorry about not posting my pic. I had it up for a few months and then decided to see how well Tuffy does, well, he won and he gets more hits than my pic did. haha. So, I guess I have to dig around for my pic again and post it up as a secondary photo.
Once a girl shouted I love you, I said me? (pointing to myself) She said, no I was talking to your dog. haha.
He gets free icecream, free cheeseburgers and well Tuffy gets all the women. haha. I am not worthy, bows to my dog.


Take a picture that shows you both. Tuffy would still get you the girls but the girls would not be at a disadvantage. You would want to see a picture of them wouldn't you? grin
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Sep 18, 2009 1:00 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
damo9
damo9damo9canberra, ACT Australia1 Threads 307 Posts
yes my old job i had did stop me from having a social life to the point were i just focused on work

but i have made a lot of changes in my life and one of thos changes was leaving full time cleaning i was a commercial clenner making good money but no time to enjoy my self and when i had my two days off i was to darn tired to do anything so i would buy x box games and slog it out on the x box

i did this for 7yrs lived in a small country town the town i moved to after my divorce brought me a lot of good luck



i no longer live in Armidale new south wales or do i alow my work to have full control were i cant have a social life

i am know working in the security industry



i have also traveled over seas three time something i could not do working as a commercial cleaner


i can see where a lot of people are comming from when they say they have not got the time to socialize or meet with ther friends or find a partner


some of the jobs some people do hold them back from having a personal life away from ther boss and work mates

also what happens in the industry i use to work in your work mates become like your mates your with them 24 / 7 to the point were you get to know your boss and work mates so well


but you can do what i have done if you are a singl person and your serious in wanting to find a partner life is to short dont let your jobs you have stop you from socializing dont even let the bills you are so use to paying control you to were you are just working to pay the electricity phone bill gas bil and inter net bill and what ever other bills you are so use to paying


put your foot down and learn to speak up for your self and learn to say no to your boss and you tel your boss this is the way its going to be other wise its not worth the hassel



whats going to happen when you are 60 or 70 and still singl


will you blame the boss or take a deep good look at your self


yes we need our jobs other wise if we did not have our jobs we would not be able to do what we like to do


hey i am not sorry for being blunt i know tel my boss how many shifts i want to work and weather i will be willing to work threw the christmas holidays and new year as this is where the good money is made in the security industry




i have a kid and i dont want to miss out or ask a mate like i did when he was dropped by his mum to look after him while i had to fill in for a cleanner who was to lazy to tell the truth




my luck is slowly changing and i wil be making a 4 trip to the philippines









damo9
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Sep 18, 2009 1:40 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
seekndestroy
seekndestroyseekndestroySeattle, Washington USA15 Threads 4,736 Posts
my job present certain issues and does have an effect on my personal life.... that being said, it dont keep me from being in one, it just makes it hard to find someone.... and even harder someone that can live with it !!!!

dunno
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Sep 18, 2009 1:44 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
Entwangled
EntwangledEntwangledBerkshire, England UK7 Threads 103 Posts
With certain aspects of my job t the moment it could 'make' me single.
Those aspects are above and beyond the call of duty though.
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Sep 18, 2009 1:48 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
I don't work.

I'm retired.

I can devote lots of time to chasing nice ladies.

It's my hobby.

I love it.

There is only one problem. ~sniff~

I have morals and values and other 'inhibiting' psychological factors.

So, I have to make the right choice because I don't want to be some shallow person having a string of casual relationships.

It's a hard life.

Pray for me - please!

dancing grin wine
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Sep 18, 2009 2:33 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
Scubadiva
ScubadivaScubadivaNew Jersey, USA106 Threads 11 Polls 2,689 Posts
Depends on who has the better prospects and whether it's a live-in arrangement or a marriage, i.e. who will support who etc. It also depends on what the person studies that determines what kind of jobs she can get and the amount she can earn.

Times changed. The old "join your man" days are over. It's simply too risky economically. Personally, I would not give up my source of income for something that may or may not work out. Economic suicide. No thanks.
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Sep 18, 2009 3:29 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
kizzy27
kizzy27kizzy27a south coast beach, New South Wales Australia106 Threads 6 Polls 7,413 Posts
For many women their job is their independance I was stuffed when my husband left our family we had a business together but he was the worker I was the secretary so when it all went to hell I was left without income I retrained and now am gainfully employed earning my own money and supporting my children to put myself in a position where ide have to start again or to depend on a man for support would be a terrifiying prospect so I suppose yes work does keep me single I wont risk finacial hardship again
wine
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Sep 18, 2009 3:30 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
kizzy27
kizzy27kizzy27a south coast beach, New South Wales Australia106 Threads 6 Polls 7,413 Posts
RobertC2: I don't work.

I'm retired.

I can devote lots of time to chasing nice ladies.

It's my hobby.

I love it.

There is only one problem. ~sniff~

I have morals and values and other 'inhibiting' psychological factors.

So, I have to make the right choice because I don't want to be some shallow person having a string of casual relationships.

It's a hard life.

Pray for me - please!


rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing cool
I will I promise laugh
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Sep 18, 2009 7:31 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
friends4now
friends4nowfriends4nowMelbourne, Florida USA73 Threads 10 Polls 2,366 Posts
While I don't consider being a single parent a job it's a lot more rewarding than most I've had sometimes I feel it's because of this that I can't get dates.I am offered a lot but don't have time. Between my responsibilities at home, my Son and school full-time am hard pressed to go out.

that being said if I thought he was the right person would make as much time as possible and he would understand that my kid is first always.
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Sep 18, 2009 7:36 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
krisha
krishakrishatokyo, Kanto Japan76 Threads 6,375 Posts
for me,i enjoy my work now as soon i found him im sure im ready to relocate anywere he live..
but for u if u are still studying try to finish and get a job,then soon u can start a life together with someone,jmo...
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Sep 18, 2009 7:37 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
viva007
viva007viva007HYDERABAD, Telangana India41 Threads 8 Polls 7,447 Posts
my job keeps me busylaugh
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Sep 18, 2009 7:56 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
friends4now
friends4nowfriends4nowMelbourne, Florida USA73 Threads 10 Polls 2,366 Posts
pastortim: Curious to find some reasons why so many are single. I have met some women who were going to college to start a career, but yet want a relationship, but yet don't want to settle down until they have finished their career. hmmm, ok, that is nuts for me to wait for them to finish college and finish their career since I would be older than dirt by the time that happens, so what really matters in this life to you? A career or a relationship?
Now, most of us on here will either have to relocate or the other person will have to unless we meet someone in the same area. However, if the woman has a career or going to college, what time line is the mate looking at to start a life together?

Now, there is a few women out there that will just want to work on a job together at home with their mate, but others love their job and wouldn't think twice about it since it is a risk they might not make as much money as they do now or would make later in their job. Tough choices, but when a woman says she is not going to leave her job or quit going to college to be with her man, that kind of puts a damper on the relationship if she is far away, but if she is close, there is still the questionable future as to what she may have in mind after college, so is the relationship even worth continuing? A lot of tough questions, but how far are we willing to go to have someone in our life?
Or will the Job take position number one in our life and we may as well forget a relationship if one or the other is on a quest of their own which may take them further away or even make a relationship impossible.

Anyone had any of these experiences and the other person had picked their college or career over you? What would you do?






With me in college the thing is I have a long time left. If I found someone I would relocate. Because of the college I attended can transfer all My credits. I am close to finishing My AA but not in nursing school yet J changed my major from criminal justice since I wanted to be a cop. Around here that is not an "in demand" position and alot of police have been laid off. Nursing is actually my last resort. Since nursing degrees can take 2 years to complete I don't expect any man to wait for me but I won't uproot myself and my son until I really know someone either.
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Sep 18, 2009 7:59 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
hyoscyamus
hyoscyamushyoscyamusRiga, Latvia440 Posts
..yes, in some way..
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Sep 18, 2009 11:47 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
Desertguy49
Desertguy49Desertguy49South Western Desert, Arizona USA7 Threads 2,259 Posts
pastortim: Curious to find some reasons why so many are single. I have met some women who were going to college to start a career, but yet want a relationship, but yet don't want to settle down until they have finished their career. hmmm, ok, that is nuts for me to wait for them to finish college and finish their career since I would be older than dirt by the time that happens, so what really matters in this life to you? A career or a relationship?
Now, most of us on here will either have to relocate or the other person will have to unless we meet someone in the same area. However, if the woman has a career or going to college, what time line is the mate looking at to start a life together?

Now, there is a few women out there that will just want to work on a job together at home with their mate, but others love their job and wouldn't think twice about it since it is a risk they might not make as much money as they do now or would make later in their job. Tough choices, but when a woman says she is not going to leave her job or quit going to college to be with her man, that kind of puts a damper on the relationship if she is far away, but if she is close, there is still the questionable future as to what she may have in mind after college, so is the relationship even worth continuing? A lot of tough questions, but how far are we willing to go to have someone in our life?
Or will the Job take position number one in our life and we may as well forget a relationship if one or the other is on a quest of their own which may take them further away or even make a relationship impossible.

Anyone had any of these experiences and the other person had picked their college or career over you? What would you do?


I had a small trucking business for 14 years which kept me on the road 24/7 5 to 6 days a week, money was good but in the end it was a huge contributing factor in ending my 10 year marriage,so even though married at the time I ended up being single due to job and lifestyle.
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Sep 18, 2009 11:49 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
Scubadiva: Depends on who has the better prospects and whether it's a live-in arrangement or a marriage, i.e. who will support who etc. It also depends on what the person studies that determines what kind of jobs she can get and the amount she can earn.

Times changed. The old "join your man" days are over. It's simply too risky economically. Personally, I would not give up my source of income for something that may or may not work out. Economic suicide. No thanks.


Wimp! tongue
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Sep 18, 2009 11:49 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
hyoscyamus: ..yes, in some way..


Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Come to Daddy! lips

laugh
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Sep 18, 2009 11:54 PM CST Does your job keep you single?
hyoscyamus
hyoscyamushyoscyamusRiga, Latvia440 Posts
RobertC2: Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Come to Daddy!


laugh I allready have one laugh and Grandpa also... laugh
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Sep 18, 2009 11:57 PM CST Does your job keep you single?
saseez
saseezsaseezlakes entrance, Victoria Australia1,590 Posts
no it dosnt grin
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Sep 19, 2009 1:25 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
gopi59
gopi59gopi59chennai, Tamil Nadu India20 Threads 2 Polls 260 Posts
pastortim: Curious to find some reasons why so many are single. I have met some women who were going to college to start a career, but yet want a relationship, but yet don't want to settle down until they have finished their career. hmmm, ok, that is nuts for me to wait for them to finish college and finish their career since I would be older than dirt by the time that happens, so what really matters in this life to you? A career or a relationship?
Now, most of us on here will either have to relocate or the other person will have to unless we meet someone in the same area. However, if the woman has a career or going to college, what time line is the mate looking at to start a life together?

Now, there is a few women out there that will just want to work on a job together at home with their mate, but others love their job and wouldn't think twice about it since it is a risk they might not make as much money as they do now or would make later in their job. Tough choices, but when a woman says she is not going to leave her job or quit going to college to be with her man, that kind of puts a damper on the relationship if she is far away, but if she is close, there is still the questionable future as to what she may have in mind after college, so is the relationship even worth continuing? A lot of tough questions, but how far are we willing to go to have someone in our life?
Or will the Job take position number one in our life and we may as well forget a relationship if one or the other is on a quest of their own which may take them further away or even make a relationship impossible.

Anyone had any of these experiences and the other person had picked their college or career over you? What would you do?



if you tell us whether you are a boy dog or a girl dog we can send you a few for mating rolling on the floor laughing
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Sep 19, 2009 2:11 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
goodfriend
goodfriendgoodfriendglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK2 Threads 2,573 Posts
Its being so set in my ways that keeps me single, i work two jobs to keep myself in the style im acustommed to so too tired during the week, come weekends i just do my own thing and its became such a routine, im trying to get out of that mode but finding it difficult.wave
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Sep 19, 2009 2:29 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
hyoscyamus
hyoscyamushyoscyamusRiga, Latvia440 Posts
goodfriend: Its being so set in my ways that keeps me single, i work two jobs to keep myself in the style im acustommed to so too tired during the week, come weekends i just do my own thing and its became such a routine, im trying to get out of that mode but finding it difficult.


wave come here sometimes for bla grin And I have much music for You grin
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Sep 19, 2009 2:31 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
hyoscyamus: come here sometimes for bla And I have much music for You


for 'bla' - wazzat? dunno
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Sep 19, 2009 6:45 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
Rhiannon3
Rhiannon3Rhiannon3Wien, Vienna Austria2 Threads 66 Posts
pastortim: when a woman says she is not going to leave her job or quit going to college to be with her man, that kind of puts a damper on the relationship if she is far away, but if she is close, there is still the questionable future as to what she may have in mind after college, so is the relationship even worth continuing?


Are you seriously suggesting that it's only worth showing interest in a woman if she's willing to drop everything to trot along in your glorious wake?? very mad

Let's try the boot on the other foot. Let's say she earns twice as much as you do and has a great job, she also has a lovely house bla, bla, bla .... Now, are you willing to give up your studies, job, home, economic independence etc. etc. to be with your woman? Or is a relationship with you not worth continuing?
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Sep 19, 2009 6:48 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
Rhiannon3: Are you seriously suggesting that it's only worth showing interest in a woman if she's willing to drop everything to trot along in your glorious wake??

Let's try the boot on the other foot. Let's say she earns twice as much as you do and has a great job, she also has a lovely house bla, bla, bla .... Now, are you willing to give up your studies, job, home, economic independence etc. etc. to be with your woman? Or is a relationship with you not worth continuing?


I'd even give up my cat! smitten

:kicking cat out of house: emoticon!
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Sep 19, 2009 6:58 AM CST Does your job keep you single?
Rhiannon3
Rhiannon3Rhiannon3Wien, Vienna Austria2 Threads 66 Posts
Ah Robert, you're such a modern man... as well as an incurable romantic! heart wings
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