Do jobs or income matter?

[metalman69_PREV (deleted)]

Money and your job shouldn't matter, but they do. Money can matter so you have a good life, able to pay bills, raise a family, have transportation, have food and a roof over your head. These are things most people think of when they want to get involved in a relationship. A job matters because it shows you are making an effort in life, it can give you a certain level of prestige, a social status and a steady income. I've met women that if you don't have any money they won't get involved with you. The reason is because they have or want to have a family and life style that they can support. Example, if I met a woman that had 4 kids and a house and I didn't have any money to help out it'd be kind of stupid for her to start a relationship with me because I most likely would be a burden. There are exceptions to that, I could take care of the kids and clean house, but most women don't see it that way. On the other hand, I'd met women that wouldn't deal with me because of what I do for a living. Another example, if a woman that worked a career job were to meet a guy that washed dishes for a living they'd not likely connect. A lot of that has to do with little in common and social status. Do you really see any movie star or millionaires with someone that works a low level job?
All that matters to me is having a job. But to most, it's what you do as well.

[gottagetfroggie]

To me I could care less what kind of job a guy has as long as he has one... LOL... he could shovel horse dung or put on a suit and be a corporate desk jockey... it doesn't matter... what matters is if he feels good about what he's doing feels a sense of self worth... I'm a corporate girl that sits in front of a computer all day with a phone attached to my ear... and I'd have no qualms dating the guy that makes my sandwich in the cafeteria at noon...

[goosnguns_PREV (deleted)]

Jobs and income don't matter to me at all. I'm used to struggling with my bills, it's part of life. If I find a great guy that doesn't make much money, I'd much rather be with him then a millionaire with a crappy personality. What he owns and how much he makes doesn't matter if he has the personality of a rock. Now of course if he was a sweet millionaire, and treated me like I deserve to be treated, I wouldn't pass him up...but it would be because of his personality, not the money.

[loveablefatgirl (deleted)]

Personally, I would at least like my guy to have a job. Although what he does probably wouldn't matter. I just say that because I'm only 21 and I've been living on my own, working, and supporting myself for 4 years now. I'm also the kind of girl that doesn't expect the guy to pay for everything, and expect the same in return!
Money is very far down on my list of things I look for in a guy.

Speaking of work...I have to go do that now....!

[specialone]

Well It kinda matters to me, It not high in priority though. If Im making 200,000 a year ( i wish!!!), I definitely see a problem forming a relationship with someone who is only making say...20,000. Especially if its an old fashioned guy who values old fashioned principles about gender roles. Youre bound to run into some trouble with pride, sharing financial responsibilities and the like. Well since, I will never, in this lifetime make 200, 000 a year, I'll settle for whatever I can get LOL!!!!

[goosnguns_PREV (deleted)]

I actually prefer men with a 'blue collar' job then men who wear a suit to work everyday. Carpenters are insanely sexy, and of course musicians. I guess I get off on seeing my men sweat for a living...

[curvyvirgo (deleted)]

I agree with goosnguns. I really prefer men who work in bluecollar type jobs. It is what I grew up with and I think that it has colored my perspective of what a "real man" is supposed to be like. Men who work with their hands are AMAZING for a million reasons, the most important one being imho that they have the ability to handle a bbw!

[tropicalbreeze]

Well let's just say....that he just have to make more than me. A Job is important it holds one's independency, money....well NO MONEY NO HONEY!!

Yes, we struggle....but you'll struggle even more if the "dinero" is not within your reach!

[eyesofblue459 (deleted)]

For me, what type of job is not important. The important issue, is that he is a confident man, who has a good work ethic, who takes pride in his work no matter what it is. I would rather be with someone who works hard, good morals, with a lower paying job; than with someone who has a well paying coorporate job, but they spend part of their day chatting and surfing the net. They aren't being honest with their employer. A days wages for a days work. It is the right thing to do.

Back on topic though, I am employed, I am able to support myself and my kids. When I am looking for men, I am looking for someone who is employed, I would not want to be with a man who was not able to keep a job. The job itself is not important.

[prplecat_PREV (deleted)]

Didn't Liz Taylor marry a construction worker once? Guess she doesn't count...she's married EVERYBODY. Personally, I've been used by guys who didn't want to be financially responsible. Never again. I expect a man to AT LEAST have the self respect to pull his own weight and help with basic household bills. And I really do prefer a man who can work with his hands, regardless of what he does for a living.

[outlawstreet25_PREV (deleted)]

metalman69 wrote: Money and your job shouldn't matter, but they do. Money can matter so you have a good life, able to pay bills, raise a family, have transportation, have food and a roof over your head. These are things most people think of when they want to get involved in a relationship. A job matters because it shows you are making an effort in life, it can give you a certain level of prestige, a social status and a steady income. I've met women that if you don't have any money they won't get involved with you. The reason is because they have or want to have a family and life style that they can support. Example, if I met a woman that had 4 kids and a house and I didn't have any money to help out it'd be kind of stupid for her to start a relationship with me because I most likely would be a burden. There are exceptions to that, I could take care of the kids and clean house, but most women don't see it that way. On the other hand, I'd met women that wouldn't deal with me because of what I do for a living. Another example, if a woman that worked a career job were to meet a guy that washed dishes for a living they'd not likely connect. A lot of that has to do with little in common and social status. Do you really see any movie star or millionaires with someone that works a low level job?
All that matters to me is having a job. But to most, it's what you do as well. As long as your working and have a steady income and able to take care of your responsibilities then it shouldn't matter what kinda job your working at or for or the income. I don't look for how much a man makes in a year or how much money he has in his pocket. as long as he has a JOB is Good for me

[hiwayman (deleted)]

Any woman who says money doesn't matter is just lying.Just wait til the divorce and see what she says then LOLOL

[outlawstreet25_PREV (deleted)]

hiwayman wrote: Any woman who says money doesn't matter is just lying.Just wait til the divorce and see what she says then LOLOL

LMFAO I'm not even gonna comment on that one.

[sthrndelight_PREV (deleted)]

well money does matter but not so much how much but we all know it takes money to pay bills and to live on...with that said i'll tell you my take on how i feel about both parties working...take me for example,i worked 20 years ago for a light company for 10 years and during that time i injured my back and had to give up my job so,as it stand i'm fighting for disability that might and might not come so i'm not working and not sure i ever can again...i've been to a few doctors along the way and was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis as well as other joint complications but as of now,their take on it is,if my arms and legs work i can...anyway,i lost my husband a year ago and he was my caretaker and provider for all those years i couldn't work and loved me staying home and up till right now i still do...i'm facing going back to work doing something if nothing but slinging hash just to make ends meet...my son moved in when his dad died and is taking care of me and things but i feel so useless to him and feel its unfair to him also that hes having to deal with me and my life instead of his own...i'm not trying to meet a man that can and will take care of me moneywise but i do know what my limits are so it could be a lonely future for me...oh well,life goes on and i will too...

[jojo007]

it matters, i always tell my son's "if you don't have money to buy a sandwich for your girlfriend....then you shouldn't date"!
basically, i want a man thats not always broke.
now don't get me wrong iam not looking for a sugar daddy !
just a man that has no problem with treating me to a descent date