I often hear that one of the first things women look for in a man is his job (and salary). In fact, studies have proven that women are much more likely to be attracted by men who are doctors, lawyers or executives than men with more modest jobs (just observe women's behaviours on dating websites). I also hear that men don't care much (or at all) about what a woman does in life.
It is true that traditionally, after getting married, women have children and become housekeepers. But we have come a long way since that age in most of the Western world. Nowadays most women work, and more and more of them want high-profile career jobs.
Personally, I do attach some importance to what a woman I choose to live with (or even to date seriously) does in life. Not that the salary is important, but I see a person's job as an extension of their personality. It is undeniably a major component of one's lifestyle. Take two (identical) twin sisters with the same intelligence, educational level and even salary, it would certainly influence my choice if one worked in a slaughterhouse and the other was a journalist. I cannot conceive that I am an exception among men when I say that. Of course someone's occupation matters ! In a partner, it matters as much as hobbies, tastes, values or goals in life.
I want to hear from other male and female members what are their opinion about this.
It is true that traditionally, after getting married, women have children and become housekeepers. But we have come a long way since that age in most of the Western world. Nowadays most women work, and more and more of them want high-profile career jobs.
Personally, I do attach some importance to what a woman I choose to live with (or even to date seriously) does in life. Not that the salary is important, but I see a person's job as an extension of their personality. It is undeniably a major component of one's lifestyle. Take two (identical) twin sisters with the same intelligence, educational level and even salary, it would certainly influence my choice if one worked in a slaughterhouse and the other was a journalist. I cannot conceive that I am an exception among men when I say that. Of course someone's occupation matters ! In a partner, it matters as much as hobbies, tastes, values or goals in life.
I want to hear from other male and female members what are their opinion about this.