An Australian dating expert shares the ‘red flag’ jobs that would lead to an instant rejection.
When it comes to dating, everyone has their preferences and deal-breakers.
For Australian dating expert and columnist Jana Hocking, certain professions are immediate red flags that would make her reject a potential partner.
Known for her candid opinions on modern dating, Hocking recently shared her controversial views.
She discussed the jobs she considers incompatible with her lifestyle.
The date that sparked her concerns
In an article for the Daily Mail. Hocking detailed a recent disastrous date that highlighted her aversion to specific jobs.
The encounter began innocuously enough, with Hocking enjoying a Sunday afternoon out with friends.
When one of her companions injured herself on an oyster shell, a man from a neighboring table rushed to help. While, he fetched a band-aid and earned Hocking’s admiration.
Their conversation led to a date, where the man revealed he owned a vegan café.
Hocking, intrigued by the idea, accepted his invitation to a vegan feast.
However, the date quickly turned sour when she discovered that her suitor was an extreme vegan activist. Additionally, he would trespass on farms to “liberate” animals and harass farmers.
This experience led Hocking to reconsider dating anyone involved in certain occupations.
The ‘Red flag’ jobs
Hocking went on to explain that entrepreneurs, like her vegan date, are often a red flag for her.
She finds that their dedication to their ventures can sometimes translate into extreme behaviors or lifestyles that clash with her own.
But entrepreneurs aren’t the only ones on her list; she has reservations about several other professions as well.
Surprisingly, doctors are another profession that Hocking avoids.
She admits that medical talk bores her, and she prefers someone with a more eclectic and creative background.
For Hocking, a doctor’s routine and clinical conversations are a turn-off. This makes it difficult for her to connect with someone in the medical field.
Accountants
Hocking also avoids accountants. She finds discussions about numbers and budgets dull, which is a problem because she enjoys engaging conversations about daily experiences.
Hocking jokes that her chaotic approach to personal finances would horrify any accountant. This further emphasizes their incompatibility.
Office managers
Lastly, Hocking is wary of office managers. She fears that their organized, methodical approach to life would clash with her spontaneous, eclectic lifestyle.
Hocking values her freedom to live without strict order.
While, she worries that an office manager might try to impose unwanted structure on her life.
Hocking’s views on red flag jobs may seem unconventional to some. However, they underscore the importance of compatibility in relationships.
Everyone has their preferences.
For Hocking, avoiding these professions helps her find partners who better align with her values and lifestyle.
Whether or not one agrees with her, her candid insights offer food for thought on the role of professional identity in romantic relationships.