Posted on 09/05/2010 8:05:18 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
I can't wait for Labor Day. I'm feeling too corporate lately. That Human Resources Department (apparently they weren't around in Caligula's day) makes me behave. I do plan to commit several Human Resource violations this weekend at the beach, but that's why it's Labor Day!
Speaking of labor, I saw an interesting survey from Zoosk that might provide solace for unemployed daters:
60% of women said that they'd date an unemployed guy, up from 52% in 2009; 90% of men said they'd date someone who was unemployed versus 92% in 2009.
"What do you do?" can make or break things, and always comes up in conversation when meeting someone.
Destiny's Child crooned:
"Can you pay my bills, Can you pay my telephone bills, Can you pay my automo'bills... I don't think you do, so you and me are through."
I was "between jobs" for a while, doing promotions for Coca-Cola on a project basis. I would describe it as "marketing for Coke," dressing it up a bit and making it sound permanent.
Sometimes I'd respond with "absolutely nothing," trying to "own" my unemployment but, like most of my tactics, that didn't work either.
This was actually a conflict with another finding in the Zoosk survey:
83% of men and 93% of women agree that if someone is unemployed, they should reveal it right away.
My new favorite channel, Discovery ID, has a series called Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry, and many stories involve the groom faking income or a hard-core job to seduce the bride. So there's merit to that stat above.
There are a few reasons that "unemployment" can be damaging in the dating world:
(Excerpt) Read more at shine.yahoo.com ...
http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Ar3wWbfqf8N5NBJLYysa1AoIb6U5/SIG=10qkbb17r/**http%3A//www.zoosk.com/
Just tell them you’re a contractor that’s between clients.
I guess I’d improve my odds if I quit my job, lol...
Guys really don’t care what a woman does for a living, all they care is that they would be a good mother.
ME AND LAZ AREN’T TOO PICKY THESE DAYS...
I’m game. (Pic of the babe required.)
Someone to clean and do the schlepping.
I like the line from ZZ Top's 'Heaven, Hell or Houston.' "I got a job, as a Public Relations man, passing out handbills on Austin Street."
Only stupid women.
That's such bullscat. No sane woman's going to date a man without a job.
Response courtesy of The Offspring:
She sits on her ass
He works his hands to the bone
To give her money every payday
But she wants more dinero just to stay at home
Well my friend
You gotta say:
"I won't pay, I won't pay ya, no way
Na-na Why don't you get a job"
Say "no way", say "no way ya, no way
Na-na Why don't you get a job"
When I finally reached that magic age...my husband wouldn't let me!
Which is better for a mate?
1. Someone with a $45,000/year job and $200,000 in student debt?
2. Someone with no job and no student debt?
most welfare homes have an unemployed male supported by a working woman - money for baby's milk goes for his beer.
look around in restaurants, bars, places of entertainment and watch the women paying.
so I would expect the women to date a guy who is broke, they have been conditioned.
To which you can also respond, courtesy of The Offspring:
My friend’s got a boyfriend man and she hates that dick (and the guy!)
She tells me every day (woo! everyday now)
He wants more dinero just to stay at home (stay at home!)
Well my friend
You gotta say: (gotta say!)
“I won’t pay, I won’t pay ya (woo), no way (no way!)
Na-na Why don’t you get a job” (woo - get a job!)
Say “no way”, say “no way ya, no way
Na-na Why don’t you get a job”
(oh yeah!)
“I won’t give ya no money
I always pay
Na-na Why don’t you get a job” (get a job!)
Say “no way”, say “no way ya, no way
Na-na Why don’t you get a job!”
RE Trading Places.
This film has a scene that tells us the truth about what Wall Street does...
We are here to try to explain to you,
what it is we do here.
We are commodities brokers, William.
Now, what are commodities? Commodities are agricultural products. Like coffee, that you had for breakfast. Wheat, which is used to make bread. Pork bellies, which is used to make bacon, which you might find in a bacon,
lettuce and tomato sandwich.
Then there are other commodities like...
frozen orange juice...and gold. Though, of course, gold
doesn’t grow on trees like oranges.
- Clear so far?
- Yeah.
Good, William.
Now, some of our clients are speculating that the price of gold will rise in the future. We have other clients who are speculating that the price of gold is going to fall. They’ve placed their orders with us and we buy or sell their gold for them.
Tell him the good part.
The good part is that no matter whether
our clients make money, or lose money,
Duke & Duke get the commissions.
Well, what do you think, Valentine?
Sounds to me like you guys are a couple of bookies.
I told you he’d understand.
RE: That’s such bullscat. No sane woman’s going to date a man without a job.
Which is better for a mate?
1. A college grad with a $45,000/year job and $200,000 in student debt?
2. Someone with no job and no student debt?
Eddie Murphy's reaction to that line was priceless.
or low self worth.
my sisters friend has been unemployed for years. He didn’t even graduate high school. He stopped working as a cook because he hated it and wanted to make more money, so now he, at 42, sponges off his parents. His new scheme? He has some mental issues, but not enough to qualify for SSI, so he is gaining weight to try to get SSI. Right now he is about 550 pounds.
technically my husband wasn’t working when we met, but he was in graduate school finishing a PhD in engineering.
ok but what about homeless? I don’t see too many of those out on dates.
Sounds like someone’s gathering material for a Jason Alexander sitcom reprising the life of George Costanza.
Sure thing. If you’re a prince. They usually don’t work.
I thought it said “would a woman date an unemployed gay”? I wonder what the response would be to that one.
* The woman isn't qualified to direct the finances of a yard sale. Yet, she's carrying on with the state comptroller, who happens to also be on the board of the 529.
This woman was granted her position by no other than Mrs. Diana Cantor.
Of course we would.
It would depend on circumstances, of course. How long he’s been unemployed. How seriously he’s looking etc.
I think this survey shows that men are more than just paychecks to most women.
That is one of the most underrated bands
Can it be revealed which state’s 529 plan she manages? I’m about to set such a plan up for my first grandson.
Sure a modern chick would date an unemployed guy as long as he picks up the check with his EBT card or cash he’s begged, oh, and picks a hip restaurant.
WOW!! Haven’t heard that song in over 25 years. 80’s MTV songs were really great. Music has really taken a nosedive since then.
I didn’t say they weren’t more than just paychecks. I just couldn’t imagine a sane woman dating somebody who was unemployed (the man still plays the breadwinner...sort of). I figured she’d at least just give out her number and tell him to call her when he has a job.
Are you really a “cougar?” If so, go tell your boy toy he is a lucky man. :-)
And 100% of that 60% are liars.
The one that makes 35K, makes chicken and dumplings and and gets next to you
Totally depends on whether the unemployment is chronic or temporary. Lots of smart, decent people are stuck without jobs in this economy.
I think the percentages would have been a lot different 40 or 50 years ago, when more women were looking for a husband to support them. Independent women don’t have to care so much about the guy’s net worth.
Friggin’ parasites. Sounds like McDonnell has some stable-cleaning to do!
I know you didn’t say that. I was just trying to make a point. ;)
Men have so much to offer I couldn’t imagine throwing a good one away just because he ran into some bad luck.
But it really does depend on the circumstances. If he’s not actively looking...faggedaboutit. Or, if it’s been a while and he won’t at least get A job, I’m out.
And no, I’m not. :) It’s an old sn I just stuck with.
Both sides are lying. Men don’t care about a woman’s employment status. That’s the last thing on his mind unless he’s a mooch. Women DO care about a man’s employment status but, like everything else, women are happy to overlook some flaws if they believe they can be changed. If all she cares about is the money, though, her next question after hearing he’s unemployed will be to ask if he is living off a trust fund.
I'm not sure how much input a governor has in how a 529 is ran. The state comptroller position, (not integral to a 529 though ours is on the 529 board), is ex officio, and he was put there by then Governor Tim Kaine.
As for McDonnell and Diana Cantor -
The opposite end of the spectrum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bNfay6HiUo
Still, I like them country gals better than flat out vipers.
I dont ask much of a woman other than to share.
That doesn't count as "not working". You are a smart girl! My daughter at 21 has finally started listening to me. As my mother always said: "You can fall in love with a rich man as easy as you can fall in love with a broke man". Today we could say "employed/unemployed". Times have changed.
Neither one.
Would they date a guy whose whole body is tattooed blue? 65%
Would they date a heavy drinker? 70%
Would they date a guy who smacked his old girlfriend around? 75%
Would they date a guy who does drugs? 80%
Would they date a guy who just got out of prison for manslaughter? 85%
Would they date an engineer making $100k who can’t dance, doesn’t drink, and goes to church every week? 5%
Just gotta love those bad boys!
LOL!!
Wild Azz Bastarrds
REALLY? All they care about is whether she will be a good mother? are you married? How old are you?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.