12 Jobs That Make Women Swipe Left

Ladies, let’s face it – when it comes to online dating, a potential match’s job can be a major factor in whether you swipe right or left. 

A recent study¹ found that women are significantly more selective than men on dating apps, with women swiping right on only 5% of profiles compared to men swiping right on 61%. 

So which professions are the biggest turnoffs? 

1. Adult Entertainment Worker

While society is becoming more open-minded, many women still view jobs in the adult entertainment industry as a deal breaker. From exotic dancers to porn stars, these professions can carry a stigma that’s hard to overcome. 

Some see it as a moral issue, while others worry about the potential for infidelity or lack of work-life balance. Whatever the reason, careers centered around sex work remain controversial for many daters.

2. Truck Driver

The long hours on the road and extended periods away from home make truck driving an unappealing prospect for women seeking a stable, present partner. The unpredictable schedule and isolation can strain even the strongest relationships. 

3. Oil Rig Worker

Much like truck drivers, the long stretches away from home raise trust issues for oil rig workers looking for love. The dangerous nature of the job only compounds concerns about an absent or unreliable partner. 

The potential for a catastrophic accident is also a worry for some women evaluating the risks of dating an oil rig worker. The lucrative pay may not outweigh the downsides for many.

4. Lawyer

While the status and income appeal to some, many women are turned off by the perceived arrogance, long hours, and uncompromising personalities that can come with a career in law. 

The high-stress levels and cynical mindset ascribed to lawyers can make them seem cold, calculating partners ill-suited for romance and work-life balance. Also, the “Type A” lawyer personality is a common trope and turn-off.

5. Investment Banker

Like lawyers, investment bankers have a reputation for obsessive overwork, greed, and uncompromising ambition that can make them poor romantic partners. The astronomical hours and pressure to put the job first is a major red flag. 

The stereotypical “Wolf of Wall Street” mentality of debauchery and unrestrained hedonism also doesn’t align well with the family-oriented values many women prioritize when dating.

7. Influencer

Social media influencers may seem glamorous, but their career priorities and values often clash with those seeking a more traditional partner. The self-promotion, vanity, and commodification of their personal lives can be a turn-off. 

There are also concerns about lack of stable income, substance, and the longevity of influencing as a viable career path. Many see it as an immature or frivolous profession.

8. Male Model

He may have chiseled abs and perfect bone structure, but women don’t seem too impressed by a career in male modeling. One article noted that most women see male models as “vain, vacuous and self-obsessed.” (ref) Looks aren’t everything, fellas.

9. Entrepreneur

He’s got a million dollar idea – but she’s not buying it. Despite the drive and ambition required for entrepreneurship, women are skeptical of self-proclaimed “entrepreneurs,” often seeing the title as code for “unemployed.” Apparently a man without a steady paycheck is a major red flag.

10. Pilot

Sure, a pilot’s jet-setting lifestyle may seem glamorous, but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be for their partners. The constant travel and odd hours are a turnoff for many women. Plus, the cheating rumors that plague the profession don’t exactly inspire confidence. (ref)

10. Repo Man

Recovering vehicles from delinquent borrowers is a tough, often dangerous job that can involve unsavory confrontations. The unpredictable hours and seedy working conditions associated with repossession agents are a turn-off for many. 

The risk of violence and criminal associations also make some wary of dating repo men, no matter how steady the paycheck may be.

11. Paparazzi

Stalking celebrities for a living doesn’t exactly scream boyfriend material. The invasion of privacy and unethical tactics used by many paparazzi can make them pariahs in the dating world. 

Even if they aren’t breaking laws, the sleazy reputation and lack of respect for personal boundaries is a major red flag for most looking for a stable, trustworthy partner.

12. Telemarketer

At the bottom of the dating desirability barrel, few professions inspire as much dread as telemarketers. The annoying cold calls, deceptive tactics, and general nuisance make this one of the least respected jobs around. 

While an honest way to earn a living, the negative stereotypes surrounding telemarketing make it an almost automatic deal breaker for many singles seeking a partner with a more prestigious career.

Love Conquers All

While any job can be a deal breaker for someone, these top the list of professions most likely to give potential partners pause. Of course, rules are made to be broken – if you’ve found lasting love despite an undesirable occupation, more power to you!

Source:
1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272775719301104