Okay ladies,
I was listening to the KANE show this morning on 99.5 and the host posed a question, which I will pose to you:
Would you date a Man who did not have a job?
About half of Kane's female callers said absolutely not.
But interestingly there were actually some who said they would date a man who did not work.
One female caller admitted that she was currently in a relationship with a man who did not have a job and it was kind of nice.
He cleans her house and has dinner ready when she gets home.
(Not surprisingly, 9 out of 10 men said they would absolutely
date a woman who did not have a job — as long as she was having
sex with him.)
I guess you would have to take a few things into consideration.
There are a number of reasons why someone may not be working (medical, physical).
In this current economy, millions of people are being laid off every day.
Just because someone isn't working doesn't mean they are lazy or shiftless
or no good; Maybe they were laid off from a previous gig and looking for a new one.
But what about those who quit perfectly good jobs or those who just can't
seem to hold a job for more than a few months?
What about those who say they can't work for anybody and are working on starting
their own business — "the next big thing"?
I don't know how I feel about this.
On one hand, a man is suppose to be a provider, supporter.
On the other, you want to be understanding and empathetic, especially
of certain unique situations.
What about you?
Would you date a man who did not have a job?
Would you RESPECT a man who did not work?
Would you consider today's economic circumstances (the layoffs, etc.)
or other unforeseen events?
Does it matter how long the person is out of work?
Let me know your thoughts.
3 comments:
Being laid off isn't the same as not working. I know a guy--fine as all get out--who hasn't worked a day in his life. really intelligent. He's 40. There's something wrong w/ a grown man not working. so though we've messed around, no, I could never take him seriously as a potential mate.
Naw...I couldn't do it. He has to have some sort of legal income. Now if he was laid off and actively seeking work, sure, I can hang with him. But not working because he doesn't want to 'work for the man'?? Naw, playa. No can do.
Would you date a man who did not have a job? NO. If he is unemployed then he should prolly spend his time remedying that situation and put dating on the backburner.
Would you RESPECT a man who did not work? DEPENDS. Is he out of work because of a layoff? Injury? That's understandable. If he's out of work because he did something unethical and got fired, no, I could not respect him.
Would you consider today's economic circumstances (the layoffs, etc.)
or other unforeseen events? YES
Does it matter how long the person is out of work? YES. After a bit you have to reassess and decide if maybe getting more education or changing fields is a better plan than staying unemployed.
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