Define "professional"?

[irc333]

I saw this profile of a woman and she said, I'm a professional woman, and wont' date someone who is NOT!"

 

Yes, an exclamation point.

 

But...what IS "professional"? How does one define the professional?

 

She says she's a "private banker"...whatever that is, probably handles the ins and out of clients profiles and such....as if that was a big deal *shrug*.

 

I have to admit, she's kind of screwed, most "professionals" in our area are married. LOL

 

The rest are "professional" masonry workers, mechanics, metal fabricators, servers, admin asst., clerical, etc .

 

We even have professional fern pickers. LOL

[TaraMaiden]

She's someone who gets paid handsomely for services rendered.

Whatever that may be, if you can't afford that or match it - don't bother!

[Art_Critic]

She works for a bank...

 

To me professional means the business is either corporate or the business deals with the corporate level.

 

A person who works for "Koch" is in a professional career

A person who sells building services to "Koch" is in a professional career but the person who might do that service is is the service industry.

 

I think the term is earwash, in the end bringing home the bacon can come out of many different careers and educations.

[irc333]

She's someone who gets paid handsomely for services rendered.

Whatever that may be, if you can't afford that or match it - don't bother!

 

Well, she needs to move to the city, as she will not find what she's looking for here. Most men of that caliber, in this area are married with children.

[carhill]

There are some pretty good definitions of 'professional' out on the net.

 

Here's my short version:

 

Highly educated in a particular skill, generally intellectual or creative

 

May often be licensed to practice their job by a government jurisdiction or professional association

 

Agrees to and is compelled to adhere to established professional standards and ethics

 

Me, I'm a tradesman, even though I could meet most of the professional 'standards'. My dad was a professional, a CPA (certified public accountant).

 

If the lady is a certified financial planner or other specialized financial consultant who works in private banking, it's entirely possible she would be considered a professional, as she may be licensed to do what she does, belong to professional associations, and adhere to certain established standards and ethical codes. She could merely work for a 'private bank'. It's unknown.

 

What is known is her preference to not date an underling, so a guy like myself need not apply. That's OK.

[JDPT]

I essentially interpret that as someone who is affluent and can wine her and dine her as she "deserves". Hey, you can only appreciate her honesty.

[carhill]

OTOH, I could be a doctor working in Somalia and I'd still be a professional, just not one a professional woman may desire due to income standard disparities. Complex stuff, preferences are

[xxoo]

She probably wants someone who shares her image. She lives in a world of professional wardrobes and professional cars, and seeks someone who does the same.

[Disillusioned]

I'm reminded of something a detective once said 30 years ago: "you can be a doctor, a lawyer, or an Indian chief, as long as your business card says you are".

 

So... I guess a cocaine dealer can call himself an "importer/caterer", the guy who stands by the freeway offramp with a sign and begs can call himself a "charity facilitator", a guy who scoops up dog dirt can call himself a "biohazard management specialist", etc etc.

[carhill]

I'm a retired talk show host who drives a Stanley Steamer on Saturdays. Am I a professional and, if so, am I a desirable professional? I prefer jeans and a casual shirt but do wear a suit on occasion. Interesting how things work. Words are amazing tools.

[TheBladeRunner]

I have run into this as well. I think what a lot of people men (men and woman) is they want you to have some sort of career path and earn a living where you sustain yourself. It seems these days that many people put this first regarding their requirements rather than focusing on an emotional/romantic/physical connection first.

[JDPT]

I'm reminded of something a detective once said 30 years ago: "you can be a doctor, a lawyer, or an Indian chief, as long as your business card says you are".

 

So... I guess a cocaine dealer can call himself an "importer/caterer", the guy who stands by the freeway offramp with a sign and begs can call himself a "charity facilitator", a guy who scoops up dog dirt can call himself a "biohazard management specialist", etc etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Not to diminish any line of work but I got a kick out of a kid at a grocery store who rung people up telling "I'm an accounts and consolidator technician"

[xxoo]

I have a degree and work in a profession, yet I don't consider myself living a professional lifestyle. I don't wear business attire, and my car is a kid taxi. I would not fit right into a professional social circle. So if I read that sort of wording, I'd assume they aren't talking about someone like me.

 

If you have to ask.....well, you know what they say

[Disillusioned]

I think what a lot of them mean is that they're uptight and very hung up on formality, and they want to meet someone else who's just as uptight and hung up on formality as they are.