I have to say I agree with you, it pisses me off given my profile, that I end up talking to some sad wanker instead of the sexy sounding couple that i have been tempted by.
So no, you're no grass in my book.
Simes
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Master_Simon
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Quote by Tania
Perhaps they are using the term 'professionals' in estate agents' speak to define anyone who is not on benefits or a blue collar worker? God, I've heard it often enough 'the landlord is seeking professional tenants' and when I couldn't understand, they explained to me, very kindly but a bit impatiently, that a housewife and a chef were not considered professional. Go figure!
Good comment, i like it.
i might like to reitterate that i dislike the term professional not how professional you might be at your job, after all anyone gets paid must be a professional, the quoted comment sums up my thoughts.
Simon
PS the comment regarding spelling is ironic given the state of spelling from the average graduate these days, govt statistics state this, we all rely on spell checkers far too much.
Quote by louise_and_joe
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The way that you come across is that these so called unprofessional people are beneath the "professional" people. What gives you the right to judge these people? No matter if you have a degree or have climbed the ladder yourself to where you are it doesnt matter. If you work hard and are good at your chosen profession then i think you are professional.
If it appears that i want to belittle the lesser qualified people then please, stop!
I am trying to make the point that i despise people who call themselves professionals to make themselves feel better than say the burger flipper who may well have a masters, and I don't think I'm alone here, my point about the secretary who in this case was not over worked judging by how much time she spent filing her nails but thought she was above the others because she spoke with a plum.
maybe it's a can of worms, but i'm not shying from my feelings.
Simon
Quote by essex34m
my job now, involves safety critical work, im at the level of Engineering Supervisor, which means im able to control worksites of over 100 personnel, with projects to be started and completed in a single weekend
I consider myself to be a professional, as its not a position that can be given to a guy just walked in off the street, i have worked hard to get where i am
So you have reached that level with absolutely no formal training what so ever?
Blimey you have worked hard then!
Another misuse of the term I heard was a the secretary at a company I used to work for, she had a serious plum this girl, she was saying to the other girls in the office how nice her new flat was, how nice the area was, surrounded by young professional types, she did look a bit miffed when i commented bet they are chuffed to have a clerk moving in then, she couldn't see it, she really classed herself as a professional, she could type quite fast though.......
Fair comment all round, yes I am hacked off, but being a single (or not) guy maybe I should be used to it by now?
Oh and yes the middle class thing in my mind conjours up Terry & June and Margot & Jerry.
Maybe it is the class thing? The couple in question did reitterate several times what a GSOL they enjoyed, is that supposed to impress? It can be easy to appear to have a good standard of living with credit etc so easliy available these days, paying back the credit is another matter, but it's hard to describe yourself as happy with my car and tiny mortgage thanks, doesn't scan quite so well.
Then if i was that satisfied would i be looking elsewhere maybe??
Another thing is, honestly speaking some of the kindest people I have met would previously have been classed as working class, no pretentions, just honest folk.
Or maybe to put another aspect on the argument (not nasty argument you understand but the correct usage of the term as I understand it) is if you are a Professional Couple" maybe you are not looking for chavs? is that fair?
questions questions many questions.
I welcome all informed debate, lets keep this civilised eh? I think despite my previous rant I may have raised a question worthy of debate.
Simon
Oh and yes the middle class thing in my mind conjours up Terry & June and Margot & Jerry.
Maybe it is the class thing? The couple in question did reitterate several times what a GSOL they enjoyed, is that supposed to impress? It can be easy to appear to have a good standard of living with credit etc so easliy available these days, paying back the credit is another matter, but it's hard to describe yourself as happy with my car and tiny mortgage thanks, doesn't scan quite so well.
Then if i was that satisfied would i be looking elsewhere maybe??
Another thing is, honestly speaking some of the kindest people I have met would previously have been classed as working class, no pretentions, just honest folk.
Or maybe to put another aspect on the argument (not nasty argument you understand but the correct usage of the term as I understand it) is if you are a Professional Couple" maybe you are not looking for chavs? is that fair?
questions questions many questions.
I welcome all informed debate, lets keep this civilised eh? I think despite my previous rant I may have raised a question worthy of debate.
Simon
Quote by Cossie
This is a difficult one,
What people are trying to do is match there social levels with the other people.
but saying I am middle class you look like a prat
Hi all
I would like to raise the question, what do the descriptions people use to describe themselves actually say about them.
My gripe is the "professional, eg we are a professional couple"
To me, for someone to be classed as a true professional they will have sat in hgher education for a minimum of two years, and as such will have studied a profession.
I feel agrieved when i hear people describe themselves a professionals when in fact they may be managers, or sales-people, or similar, to me, being a professional isn't short for I don't get my hands dirty, it means a learned individual.
Any thoughts on this welcome, i have the asbestos underwear to protect me from the flames.
Simes
PS yeah yeah I am a bloke who is married looking for couples, the oh so elusive genuine couple, and have just had a nice lonely sit in a car park thanks to someone (albeit a prefessional couple) who didn't have the courage to just say sorry mate we don't fancy you.
So yes i am down in the dumps.
I would like to raise the question, what do the descriptions people use to describe themselves actually say about them.
My gripe is the "professional, eg we are a professional couple"
To me, for someone to be classed as a true professional they will have sat in hgher education for a minimum of two years, and as such will have studied a profession.
I feel agrieved when i hear people describe themselves a professionals when in fact they may be managers, or sales-people, or similar, to me, being a professional isn't short for I don't get my hands dirty, it means a learned individual.
Any thoughts on this welcome, i have the asbestos underwear to protect me from the flames.
Simes
PS yeah yeah I am a bloke who is married looking for couples, the oh so elusive genuine couple, and have just had a nice lonely sit in a car park thanks to someone (albeit a prefessional couple) who didn't have the courage to just say sorry mate we don't fancy you.
So yes i am down in the dumps.
With the greatest of respect if you have the flu you don't go into work unless you work for yourself, I had that bastard flu at the begining of the year, (yep missed my flu jab) as i thought i was too busy to stop for 5 minutes, i was laid up for over 2 weeks, and washed out big time for 3 months after, i am asthmatic and was told that had it hit my chest instead of my sinuses then I'd have been hostpitalised.
Memo to self. FLU JAB!!
Simon
Memo to self. FLU JAB!!
Simon
Quote by Shaz_n_Tony
Me, Shaz and our lad have got flu here to.....
We both still go work though
Tony
