20 Jobs You Should Never Date If You Want a Healthy Relationship

Roy

1 year ago

The amount of cheating in the flight and cabin crew world is wild.

Jobs that are red flags

When it comes to relationships, some jobs can turn out to be major deal-breakers. I’ve personally experienced dating someone with a job that made every date feel like a scheduling nightmare. These 20 jobs that are red flags will make you think twice before swiping right on certain professions. If you’ve ever dated someone whose work took a toll on your relationship, you’ll know exactly what these people are talking about.

The 20 jobs featured here have a reputation for making relationships tough, if not downright impossible. From unpredictable hours to high-stress environments, these careers often come with more baggage than a suitcase. People who've dated professionals in these fields have shared their stories, giving us a glimpse into why certain jobs are seen as red flags. This collection highlights the emotional toll that comes with dating someone in high-demand professions. Whether it’s the constant travel or the lack of time, these jobs make maintaining a relationship a serious challenge.

Bartending. You miss all events because you're working nights, other events, or at the event Edit: ps I'm a bartender, this is what my most recent ex and I said as she also used to be industry.
For me truck drivers. My dad is one and I see how my mom hates missing him. She loves him loving his job, but hates not seeing him...
When I grew up, the local fish mongers assistant just could not get a date. My sisters joked that he was the last man on earth to date as no matter how he washed, the fish smell lingered.
Social media influencer - can't deal with the camera rolling constantly, constant drama, possibly having to deal with her airing dirty laundry on social media
Anyone married to their job and is absent all day every day
MLM peddler - these days has high overlap with "influencer". Most of the time they believe in snake oil stuff like body wraps or whatever is popular nowadays.
Any job with big hours or that's dangerous. I had a workaholic parent and I promised myself I'll never have a workaholic as a partner.
Friend of mine dated a chef, she now advises anyone who will listen to never date one. She says you never seen them.
I had a friend that worked at a funeral home for 10 years. He always said he would have better luck if he told women that he had been in prison for 10 years.
Anyone who peddles MLM products and services. It totally wrecked my marriage. My ex appears to be happily remarried to someone who was in his downline.
The amount of cheating in the flight and cabin crew world is wild.
'Entrepreneur' with 8 side-hustles

Now that you’ve gone through these 20 career red flags, you’ve probably recognized a few jobs that can wreak havoc on relationships. You’ve seen the complaints, heard the stories, and learned why certain jobs just aren’t worth the emotional strain. Hopefully, this gallery gave you a bit of insight (and maybe some relief) about your own dating history.

If you found these job-related red flags interesting, you’ll definitely want to explore more content on Thunder Dungeon. We have galleries that dive into the quirks and struggles of dating, relationship fails, and career blunders. Whether it’s more dating memes or work-life balance struggles, there’s plenty more to explore.

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