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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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The amount of people on this site who describe themselves as being professional's is hilarious.
Not quite sure what impression it's supposed to give other than, "I'm a middle class snob."
Seriously who actually cares what social background you are from?! Has swinging become elitist or has it always been this way?
Either way it's an instant turn off for us, not intrested in the slightest! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I think people are missing the point...
It's not the fact you are a professional, that's fine nothing wrong with that.
The pet hate is using it as way of describing yourself to others, it just seems so snobby in my opinion. |
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"I think people are missing the point...
It's not the fact you are a professional, that's fine nothing wrong with that.
The pet hate is using it as way of describing yourself to others, it just seems so snobby in my opinion."
it's just a description - calling yourself sexy and attractive when you're plug ugly is also a good one! Z |
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By * Jay69Man
over a year ago
Bridgwater - Somerset |
I class myself as a true professional.
When I work I insist on getting paid.
Those who are precious about the label deserve our sympathy. If they need it to bolster their ego or to explain their need for discretion that is a shame.
Plenty of other 'non-professionals' need just as much discretion, for much the same reasons.
Pointless label. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Professional has nothing to do with social or economic standard. I have worked bloody hard for my degree in my occupation that I can only do with this qualification. Therefore im a professional and bloomin proud of the fact. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As someone who uses it I just think it has become one of those acceptable terms - we all use generic terms which don't really mean much.
Now that you have raised the point I'm not sure what sort of vibe it gives off, but I think I assumed it would go some way to demonstrate reliability and respect.
I think snobby and professional are too different things entirely. I also think that the amount it is used demonstrates it is not limited to snobs!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Professional has nothing to do with social or economic standard. I have worked bloody hard for my degree in my occupation that I can only do with this qualification. Therefore im a professional and bloomin proud of the fact. "
A lot of us are also proud of what we have have achieved as per this ladies post! |
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"Professional has nothing to do with social or economic standard. I have worked bloody hard for my degree in my occupation that I can only do with this qualification. Therefore im a professional and bloomin proud of the fact. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Professional has nothing to do with social or economic standard. I have worked bloody hard for my degree in my occupation that I can only do with this qualification. Therefore im a professional and bloomin proud of the fact.
Well said xx "
I have worked bloody hard for 2 degrees I have, & the area I work in I am considered professional & so is my husband! Nothing to do with social class, we r both working class & it's never been a worry how professional we appear.
We aren't middle class snobs but do conduct ourselves with integrity and discretion, is tht too much to ask we expect the same, & not be ridiculed for our professionalism....x |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
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I might not be professional in the meaningful way ie, education etc, but I have worked my way up the ladder!
I don't have it on my profile, but I am a snob to certain things, I think we all are to a certain degree are we not?   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Professional has nothing to do with social or economic standard. I have worked bloody hard for my degree in my occupation that I can only do with this qualification. Therefore im a professional and bloomin proud of the fact.
Well said xx
I have worked bloody hard for 2 degrees I have, & the area I work in I am considered professional & so is my husband! Nothing to do with social class, we r both working class & it's never been a worry how professional we appear.
We aren't middle class snobs but do conduct ourselves with integrity and discretion, is tht too much to ask we expect the same, & not be ridiculed for our professionalism....x"
Post of the week. Well said |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Professional has nothing to do with social or economic standard. I have worked bloody hard for my degree in my occupation that I can only do with this qualification. Therefore im a professional and bloomin proud of the fact.
Well said xx
I have worked bloody hard for 2 degrees I have, & the area I work in I am considered professional & so is my husband! Nothing to do with social class, we r both working class & it's never been a worry how professional we appear.
We aren't middle class snobs but do conduct ourselves with integrity and discretion, is tht too much to ask we expect the same, & not be ridiculed for our professionalism....x
Post of the week. Well said "
But unfortunately opinions are like anii, everyone's got one!  x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The amount of people on this site who describe themselves as being professional's is hilarious.
Not quite sure what impression it's supposed to give other than, "I'm a middle class snob."
Seriously who actually cares what social background you are from?! Has swinging become elitist or has it always been this way?
Either way it's an instant turn off for us, not intrested in the slightest! "
no its always been the same, i remember seeing it in one of my dads contact mags in the seventies, just means not rif raf. doesnt always mean they are snobs because there are plenty of snobs who live in council houses as well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Take your pick, there are 'professions' such as Doctor, Lawyer, Architect etc. (yes I know there are many more considered as professions before someone gets pissy)...and there are professionals. You can have a crappy doctor, lawyer, whatever but because they are rubbish at their job they are not 'professional'. Someone who does a job considered of a 'lower order', but does it properly, efficiently and to the best of their ability is , to my mind a 'professional' |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think people are missing the point...
It's not the fact you are a professional, that's fine nothing wrong with that.
The pet hate is using it as way of describing yourself to others, it just seems so snobby in my opinion."
Is it any different to describing yourself as alternative? Both are generic terms intended to give people reading your profile an idea of the sort of person you are. And both will hopefully act as a filter in attracting similar people. Surely all of us have the right to describe ourselves in a way that we see as most appropriate? |
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By *ammyDodgaMan
over a year ago
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Surely Professional is the new go to word for Has a job.. same as we dont have problems anymore we have "issues"
Anyone who carries out a role in a job is a professional... No? Every job requires a skill to do it.. Granted some positions earn big bucks a year others don't.. All are needed to make this clock work country click..
Or was Orwell right? All men ( women ) are equal some more so than others 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Believe it or not, I've had first hand experience of being turned down for meets as 'I wouldn't fit the other parties circle of swinging friends' because of my socio-economic standing! |
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"The amount of people on this site who describe themselves as being professional's is hilarious.
Not quite sure what impression it's supposed to give other than, "I'm a middle class snob."
Seriously who actually cares what social background you are from?! Has swinging become elitist or has it always been this way?
Either way it's an instant turn off for us, not intrested in the slightest! "
It's very funny when they spell professional wrong. I don't care what seombody does for a living. I am intereted in the person not thier job. |
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"I think people are missing the point...
It's not the fact you are a professional, that's fine nothing wrong with that.
The pet hate is using it as way of describing yourself to others, it just seems so snobby in my opinion.
it's just a description - calling yourself sexy and attractive when you're plug ugly is also a good one! Z"
It's funny when ugly people have in their profile they will not meet ugly people or mingers. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Surely Professional is the new go to word for Has a job.. same as we dont have problems anymore we have "issues"
Anyone who carries out a role in a job is a professional... No? Every job requires a skill to do it.. Granted some positions earn big bucks a year others don't.. All are needed to make this clock work country click..
Or was Orwell right? All men ( women ) are equal some more so than others
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I agree
I tend to think people who use this to described themselves on a swinger site, are usually implying that discretion is needed because of their job. i take it that when they request to meet other "professionals" they really are looking for people who understand and appreciate discretion. |
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By *adyA01Woman
over a year ago
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Professional to me means someones has a demanding job and time is precious because of it! I don't have a problem with the term, I consider myself professional in my job. I am a freelance bookkeeper, doesn't sound much I am sure, but you damn well need to concentrate and know what your doing! It keeps me very busy. I have not used the term professional in my profile but have done on other sites. I am told I am also well spoken, but I don't consider myself a snob! Personally I see materialism more as an attribute to being a snob rather than someone who uses the term professional. I am more likely to read a profile with the word professional in as it tells me that person is probablu understanding of how precious free time is and therefore less likely to waste my time. Just my humble opinion to be honest  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I get the impression they are trying to get folk thinking they are above the rabble on here.
I am happy to be rabble good or bad with me you get what you see which is just a normal everyday sex machine |
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"The amount of people on this site who describe themselves as being professional's is hilarious.
Not quite sure what impression it's supposed to give other than, "I'm a middle class snob."
Seriously who actually cares what social background you are from?! Has swinging become elitist or has it always been this way?
Either way it's an instant turn off for us, not intrested in the slightest! "
Oh but you are as you wouldn't have wasted your time on this tirade otherwise!
How dare people use their profile to describe themselves how they wish to attract like minded playmates for themselves! What is this site coming to?!! 
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"I think people are missing the point...
It's not the fact you are a professional, that's fine nothing wrong with that.
The pet hate is using it as way of describing yourself to others, it just seems so snobby in my opinion."
Unlike "young and sexy looking for like minded people". You can describe yourself how you wish to attract like minded people, yet you have the audacity to want to dictate how others choose their playmates: the arrogance of youth! |
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"I class myself as a true professional.
When I work I insist on getting paid.
Those who are precious about the label deserve our sympathy. If they need it to bolster their ego or to explain their need for discretion that is a shame.
Plenty of other 'non-professionals' need just as much discretion, for much the same reasons.
Pointless label."
As is a 58 year old claiming to be young acting, but it's your prerogative! |
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"I think people are missing the point...
It's not the fact you are a professional, that's fine nothing wrong with that.
The pet hate is using it as way of describing yourself to others, it just seems so snobby in my opinion.
Is it any different to describing yourself as alternative? Both are generic terms intended to give people reading your profile an idea of the sort of person you are. And both will hopefully act as a filter in attracting similar people. Surely all of us have the right to describe ourselves in a way that we see as most appropriate? "
You'd think so wouldn't you?!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If people object so much to others describing themselves as "professional", surely this can only be a good thing
If you have an opinion that "professional" people are snobby or whatever else, that's good that they have identified themselves with one word, so you can skip that profile and find people who are unprofessional  |
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"If people object so much to others describing themselves as "professional", surely this can only be a good thing
If you have an opinion that "professional" people are snobby or whatever else, that's good that they have identified themselves with one word, so you can skip that profile and find people who are unprofessional "
Will you stop stating the blooming obvious! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think people are missing the point...
It's not the fact you are a professional, that's fine nothing wrong with that.
The pet hate is using it as way of describing yourself to others, it just seems so snobby in my opinion.
it's just a description - calling yourself sexy and attractive when you're plug ugly is also a good one! Z"
I like this lol xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If people object so much to others describing themselves as "professional", surely this can only be a good thing
If you have an opinion that "professional" people are snobby or whatever else, that's good that they have identified themselves with one word, so you can skip that profile and find people who are unprofessional
Will you stop stating the blooming obvious! "
If it winds you up definitely not |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The amount of people on this site who describe themselves as being professional's is hilarious.
Not quite sure what impression it's supposed to give other than, "I'm a middle class snob."
Seriously who actually cares what social background you are from?! Has swinging become elitist or has it always been this way?
Either way it's an instant turn off for us, not intrested in the slightest! "
Not actually to do with background though.
A professional is a person who is engaged in a certain activity, or occupation, for gain or compensation as means of livelihood; such as a permanent career, not as an amateur or pastime. The traditional professions were doctors, engineers, lawyers, architects and commissioned military officers. Today, the term is applied to nurses, accountants, educators, scientists, technology experts, social workers, artists, librarians (information professionals) and many more.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The amount of people on this site who describe themselves as being professional's is hilarious.
Not quite sure what impression it's supposed to give other than, "I'm a middle class snob."
Seriously who actually cares what social background you are from?! Has swinging become elitist or has it always been this way?
Either way it's an instant turn off for us, not intrested in the slightest!
Not actually to do with background though.
A professional is a person who is engaged in a certain activity, or occupation, for gain or compensation as means of livelihood; such as a permanent career, not as an amateur or pastime. The traditional professions were doctors, engineers, lawyers, architects and commissioned military officers. Today, the term is applied to nurses, accountants, educators, scientists, technology experts, social workers, artists, librarians (information professionals) and many more.
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Does it?!! Blimey I don't want to be grouped with the likes of the latter lot |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When I see the word snob/snobby used to describe people who have done nothing more than used the word 'professional', it makes me think 'inferiority complex'."
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Or big chips on both shoulders. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I thought the term was a general description of someone such as doctor, nurse, lawyer , business owner etc not what class you are. For those that it offends ..... Can't finish my message Jeremy Kyle just starting |
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What's the big deal ?
We describe ourselves as professional .. Because that's what we are! And it's who we are
We have both worked hard so that we can have what we call a comfortable lifestyle ..
This includes swinging !
Our "professional" status allows us enough flexi time to swing when we choose and the salary the opportunity to go to clubs attend events like swingfields and have a nice enough home to be able to host small parties.
Now this hasn't always been the case
I was once a "non professional" .. I worked just as hard .. If not harder and although this was the case the wages I earned wouldnt allow me the same comfortable lifestyle
There was no way I could have afforded to go to clubs every weekend or to treat A to sexy items from Anne summers etc etc... Add to this that the hours I worked were long and anti social which left very little free time and what free time there was was spent resting!
So I did something about it .. Worked full time , did a degree , voluntary work. And now it so happens that my career path has a professional status
We put professional in our profile because its what we are and we are proud of it
Does this mean we won't fuck non professionals ? .. Far from it !
We aren't snobs at all and can't see why describing who you are should upset so many people who would think this way
There are labels in here everywhere
Young ! .. What age do you have to put old?
Fabulous ! .. Who says so?
Vwe and vvwe ... When do you get the extra v ? Is it after 9" or 10" ? Is hate to be just short of an extra v! ;-(
BBW.. Who says beautiful? I've seen some big women who are . And some who would frighten a police horse!
The point to this is simple .. Let people describe them as they like and don't get yourselves worked up about it
In the end people will judge you for your attitude and as a person ( well we do) not what you do for a living
Just be happy !
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I assumed professional meant a businessman or dr or something like that? 
Or prostitute "
never looked at it like that before.... I see a profile only looking for professional men ... maybe making sure thy have money , ?  |
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"What's the big deal ?
We describe ourselves as professional .. Because that's what we are! And it's who we are
We have both worked hard so that we can have what we call a comfortable lifestyle ..
This includes swinging !
Our "professional" status allows us enough flexi time to swing when we choose and the salary the opportunity to go to clubs attend events like swingfields and have a nice enough home to be able to host small parties.
Now this hasn't always been the case
I was once a "non professional" .. I worked just as hard .. If not harder and although this was the case the wages I earned wouldnt allow me the same comfortable lifestyle
There was no way I could have afforded to go to clubs every weekend or to treat A to sexy items from Anne summers etc etc... Add to this that the hours I worked were long and anti social which left very little free time and what free time there was was spent resting!
So I did something about it .. Worked full time , did a degree , voluntary work. And now it so happens that my career path has a professional status
We put professional in our profile because its what we are and we are proud of it
Does this mean we won't fuck non professionals ? .. Far from it !
We aren't snobs at all and can't see why describing who you are should upset so many people who would think this way
There are labels in here everywhere
Young ! .. What age do you have to put old?
Fabulous ! .. Who says so?
Vwe and vvwe ... When do you get the extra v ? Is it after 9" or 10" ? Is hate to be just short of an extra v! ;-(
BBW.. Who says beautiful? I've seen some big women who are . And some who would frighten a police horse!
The point to this is simple .. Let people describe them as they like and don't get yourselves worked up about it
In the end people will judge you for your attitude and as a person ( well we do) not what you do for a living
Just be happy !
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What's the big deal ?
We describe ourselves as professional .. Because that's what we are! And it's who we are
We have both worked hard so that we can have what we call a comfortable lifestyle ..
This includes swinging !
Our "professional" status allows us enough flexi time to swing when we choose and the salary the opportunity to go to clubs attend events like swingfields and have a nice enough home to be able to host small parties.
Now this hasn't always been the case
I was once a "non professional" .. I worked just as hard .. If not harder and although this was the case the wages I earned wouldnt allow me the same comfortable lifestyle
There was no way I could have afforded to go to clubs every weekend or to treat A to sexy items from Anne summers etc etc... Add to this that the hours I worked were long and anti social which left very little free time and what free time there was was spent resting!
So I did something about it .. Worked full time , did a degree , voluntary work. And now it so happens that my career path has a professional status
We put professional in our profile because its what we are and we are proud of it
Does this mean we won't fuck non professionals ? .. Far from it !
We aren't snobs at all and can't see why describing who you are should upset so many people who would think this way
There are labels in here everywhere
Young ! .. What age do you have to put old?
Fabulous ! .. Who says so?
Vwe and vvwe ... When do you get the extra v ? Is it after 9" or 10" ? Is hate to be just short of an extra v! ;-(
BBW.. Who says beautiful? I've seen some big women who are . And some who would frighten a police horse!
The point to this is simple .. Let people describe them as they like and don't get yourselves worked up about it
In the end people will judge you for your attitude and as a person ( well we do) not what you do for a living
Just be happy !
Great post "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The amount of people on this site who describe themselves as being professional's is hilarious.
Not quite sure what impression it's supposed to give other than, "I'm a middle class snob."
Seriously who actually cares what social background you are from?! Has swinging become elitist or has it always been this way?
Either way it's an instant turn off for us, not intrested in the slightest!
Oh but you are as you wouldn't have wasted your time on this tirade otherwise!
How dare people use their profile to describe themselves how they wish to attract like minded playmates for themselves! What is this site coming to?!!
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Absolutely agree with u... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What's the big deal ?
We describe ourselves as professional .. Because that's what we are! And it's who we are
We have both worked hard so that we can have what we call a comfortable lifestyle ..
This includes swinging !
Our "professional" status allows us enough flexi time to swing when we choose and the salary the opportunity to go to clubs attend events like swingfields and have a nice enough home to be able to host small parties.
Now this hasn't always been the case
I was once a "non professional" .. I worked just as hard .. If not harder and although this was the case the wages I earned wouldnt allow me the same comfortable lifestyle
There was no way I could have afforded to go to clubs every weekend or to treat A to sexy items from Anne summers etc etc... Add to this that the hours I worked were long and anti social which left very little free time and what free time there was was spent resting!
So I did something about it .. Worked full time , did a degree , voluntary work. And now it so happens that my career path has a professional status
We put professional in our profile because its what we are and we are proud of it
Does this mean we won't fuck non professionals ? .. Far from it !
We aren't snobs at all and can't see why describing who you are should upset so many people who would think this way
There are labels in here everywhere
Young ! .. What age do you have to put old?
Fabulous ! .. Who says so?
Vwe and vvwe ... When do you get the extra v ? Is it after 9" or 10" ? Is hate to be just short of an extra v! ;-(
BBW.. Who says beautiful? I've seen some big women who are . And some who would frighten a police horse!
The point to this is simple .. Let people describe them as they like and don't get yourselves worked up about it
In the end people will judge you for your attitude and as a person ( well we do) not what you do for a living
Just be happy !
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Absolutely |
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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago
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It's very funny when they spell professional wrong. I don't care what seombody does for a living. I am intereted in the person not thier job. "
You have to love it when a spelling/grammar fascist comes a cropper |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's not those that call themselves professional that worry me ....it's the ones that it seems to worry so much.
And the ones who spell it 'proffesional'. "
One can only surmise, that those who cannot spell "professional" whilst purporting to be so, probably are not. Tongue firmly in cheek-  |
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It's very funny when they spell professional wrong. I don't care what seombody does for a living. I am intereted in the person not thier job.
You have to love it when a spelling/grammar fascist comes a cropper "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I used to hate it on profiles. But after reading similar threads to this I changed my mind. I've changed my mind about a lot of things actually. I've learned loads. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Professional has nothing to do with social or economic standard. I have worked bloody hard for my degree in my occupation that I can only do with this qualification. Therefore im a professional and bloomin proud of the fact.
Well said xx (thumb
I have worked bloody hard for 2 degrees I have, & the area I work in I am considered professional & so is my husband! Nothing to do with social class, we r both working class & it's never been a worry how professional we appear.
We aren't middle class snobs but do conduct ourselves with integrity and discretion, is tht too much to ask we expect the same, & not be ridiculed for our professionalism....x
Post of the week. Well said "
I would prefer peeps to describe theirselves as professional rather than a Jeremy kyle watching, dole scrounging glass backed work shy type.
But end of the day it's only a description of their circs which I interpret as they have busy lifestyles, probably higher education and means fuck all when getting down to meets and sex.
Only my opinion for what it's worth |
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