Quinch Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 I've been out of work for a few months so I took myself off the dating market until I am back in a job and back on my feet financially. But then a friend said I should try dating again, job or no job. She seems to think that a new girl will give me some inspiration (and it's true that I really would like to have someone in my life right now, especially with Valentines Day coming up) but at the same time I don't exactly have money for romantic meals out every week. Would any girls out there date a guy on welfare? Does my friend have a point or should I stick to my original plan?
blind_otter Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 I think that dating right now would cause both you and your prospective dates undue hardship due to your circumstances. I think you should stick to your original plan.
IWalkAlone Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Unless you have the looks and/or charisma that draws lots of women to you when you ARE working and have some money, most women are not going to be interested in you without a job or money.
Sand&Water Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Reply: Dating without a job? Short Answer: No. Don't date. Long Answer: No. Don't date. In a woman's eyes, Quinch, just went down 20 points. Get Back On Your Feet, Sand&Water
Art_Critic Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 I think that dating right now would cause both you and your prospective dates undue hardship due to your circumstances. I think you should stick to your original plan. B_O nailed it...
Author Quinch Posted January 26, 2007 Author Posted January 26, 2007 Yeah, that's pretty much what I thought.
guin_girl Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 well I started dating this one guy when he was unemployed, but his unemployment was due to 9/11. He has started school to become a airplane mechanic before that happened. So when he was complete, all the layoffs were making it hard to find a position in his new field. He had been a car mechanic for years and wanted something more challenging... the challenge was actually finding a job. It would really depend on the circumstances of the unemployment... if you are actively pursuing a job that's one thing... if you were laid off and receiving unemployment, and looking for a position, I can understand that but if you are just taking a free ride... no I wouldn't be on board with that. I want a man I don't have to support (been there, done that) and if you show that you aren't actively pursing a position, that would raise flags for me.
freckles73 Posted January 27, 2007 Posted January 27, 2007 Would I date someone that was in-between jobs? Possibly. Definitely not if they had a history of chronic unemployment. If they had a good resume, with good potential, then probably. But I would never never date a guy on welfare. Forget that.
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