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20 Red Flag: People Say They Won’t Date Someone Who Works in That Profession

Roy R. Oct 18, 2023 09:00 AM EDT

Dating can be a treacherous journey, especially when certain professions come with warning signs. In this eye-opening collection, we delve into the world of Reddit's infamous red flag jobs, where love interests turn into cautionary tales. Picture this: you meet someone, there's a spark, and then you discover their profession. Suddenly, you're faced with dilemmas like, "Can I date a magician?" or "Is a taxidermist my soulmate?" These 20 red flag jobs, straight from the depths of Reddit discussions, reveal the deal-breakers that can shatter even the strongest relationships. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and possibly rethink your career choices, all in the name of love!

red flag jobs A person from which profession would you NOT like to marry/date? — Save

red flag jobs Realtor. They are ALWAYS working. and weekends are peak time. — Save

red flag jobs I've dated lawyers. To some, everything is an argument. At one point it was a red flag for me. — Save

red flag jobs A doctor, the money would be nice but I would like to actually spend time with them. — Save

red flag jobs Therapist, I don't want my problems to become a typical work day for them at home Imao. — Save

red flag jobs Since my divorce almost 6 years ago, I've online dated. 4 teachers have approached me each time and we dated. Each one was a different type of crazy but they know how to party. — Save

red flag jobs Engineer I am an engineer, and I want someone that does something that I can admire without necessarily relating to it. — Save

red flag jobs Performer, like singer/actor. — Save

red flag jobs Any thing revolving around politics, sounds like misery to me Imao — Save

red flag jobs Anything that requires working odd hours or extensive travel that would limit the amount of time we can spend together. — Save

red flag jobs Anyone who works in insurance gets a big O from me. — Save

red flag jobs Actress. I can already see the aggressive comments telling me I'm wrong for not seeing it their way, but it's just not for me. I don't want to see my wife/girlfriend kissing somebody else, being Con screen, being intimate (even fake intimacy) with another person. Call it what you will but it isn't for me. — Save

red flag jobs Any job that has worse hours than "9-5 on weekdays with occasional travel and some overtime during the busy season." I wouldn't want to date someone who has weird shifts, who doesn't have weekends off, or who regularly needs to be gone for days at a time. Any job where there's a good chance you'll need to relocate. I'm not willing to move long distance for anything less than a seven figure salary. — Save

And there you have it, folks! Twenty professions that, according to Reddit, might make you reconsider swiping right. As we wrap up this intriguing journey through dating's professional pitfalls, let's raise a glass to the brave souls navigating the world of romance. These red flag jobs remind us that love is complicated, and sometimes, the weirdest professions can lead to the most unexpected connections. So here's to embracing the quirks of our partners, even if they happen to work with something as peculiar as a taxidermied platypus.

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Roy has been one of the internet's meme tastemakers for more than a decade. He and Phil started Thunder Dungeon in 2012 by posting the stuff they found funny, and it grew into viral photo and video creations, one of the largest meme community apps and one of the best sites for daily meme content. If you've spent any time online, you've probably laughed at one of his memes.