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What is a professional these days

By *inttea OP Man over a year ago

Bristol

I work for one of the big for professional services aka accounting firms as a Management consultant. I have a degree but no post graduate qualification. I wear a suit but no tie to work. Am I in a profession?

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By *inaTitzTV/TS over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I don't know, but Leon is the professional.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

Its anyone who earns money through their profession, some while get above their station & say different but that's it in a nutshell.

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By *Ryan-Man over a year ago

In Your Bush

Hmmmm not sure. Do you wear Y fronts?

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By *inaTitzTV/TS over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

Perhaps I should raise my ambitions and rename myself, Baroness Tina Titz, lady of Booby Manor.

I decided not to go for Dame, that is so last (panto) season

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

Perhaps I should raise my ambitions and rename myself, Baroness Tina Titz, lady of Booby Manor.

I decided not to go for Dame, that is so last (panto) season

I think you could pull of Baroness Tina. Let me know if it improves you pull rate... I might try being a lady!

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By *uckyinlustMan over a year ago

manchester

Do you have a drink problem

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

Does profession make any difference anyway? we have swinging friends ranging from people on benefits to others that are multi millionaires, all have been lovely people where money, status, title have made no difference.

Its a confidence thing that makes people aim towards a certain criteria.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

Does it ever help?

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By *issBehavingxxWoman over a year ago

Glasgow

Bodie and Doyle were the professionals.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Bodie and Doyle were the professionals.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I noticed on a previous discussion about this that the people making the most fuss about people calling themselves professionals seemed to be mostly the type of people I'd happily avoid. So maybe it does work in a roundabout way.

As for what is one - why not message them and ask?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Hmmmm not sure. Do you wear Y fronts?"

And those braces for socks ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It varies doesn't it. I have a post graduate qualification and work in a profession that is professional, so can I say I'm a professional?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

Does it ever help?"

Of course! As long as your a sexy, intelligent and fun professional.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Academics

Accountants

Actuaries

Architects

Clergymen

Dentists

Economists

Engineers

Language professionals

Lawyers

Nurses

Pharmacists

Physicians

Physiotherapists

Psychologists

Scientists

Social workers

Statisticians

Surgeons

Surveyors

Teachers

Urban Planners

Apparently. Although seem to have missed the oldest profession on earth...

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

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By *Ryan-Man over a year ago

In Your Bush

Although seem to have missed the oldest profession on earth...

Bullshitters?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Although seem to have missed the oldest profession on earth...

Bullshitters?"

That would certainly explain the prevalence on here..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

I can't see why anyone would be bothered. If people want to declare their status and if it helps them find what they're looking for good for them.

As for leaving 'social standing' at the door - I disagree.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I thought it ment a professional swinger?? lol

Please be gentle, I am an Essex girl after all

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"Its anyone who earns money through their profession, some while get above their station & say different but that's it in a nutshell."
exactly this

think the op may be getting above his loooooook at me

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"Bodie and Doyle were the professionals.

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lmao

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By *phroditeWoman over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

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I quite agree with you that in swinging and in social activities that include swinging it really should not matter what somebody does for a living and if they qualify as "professional" or not.

That said, there is an element of seeking out people with whom you are somewhat likely to feel compatible at some level and while I personally would be happy to meet any nice person whatever they do for a living....I also recognise that I would need something in common with them, something to chat about etc in order to enjoy ensuing playtimes.

I am more likely to be compatible with somebody who is intelligent and has an open outlook on life (degree holder, professional or not) than with a TV watching couch potato.

Now the question remains whether the status "professional" is linked to intelligence and and interesting personality...?

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

If ya can spell the "P" word correctly, then that almost certainly helps

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

Very true!

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

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By *phroditeWoman over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

Very true!

I agree as well to an extent - it certainly would not attract me more to the person if that was in their profile.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Now the question remains whether the status "professional" is linked to intelligence and and interesting personality...?

Unquestionably no. And I can't think of anything worse than sitting about naked discussing work all evening.

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By *iewMan over a year ago
Forum Mod

Angus & Findhorn

the use of the word usually causes a huge huff and puff from people, a lot of wasted energy.

if they ain't for you, move on.

the constant need to critique others is staggering

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

I quite agree with you that in swinging and in social activities that include swinging it really should not matter what somebody does for a living and if they qualify as "professional" or not.

I am more likely to be compatible with somebody who is intelligent and has an open outlook on life (degree holder, professional or not) than with a TV watching couch potato.

Now the question remains whether the status "professional" is linked to intelligence and and interesting personality...?

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im a tv watching couch potato and we would get on great love you aphro

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"the use of the word usually causes a huge huff and puff from people, a lot of wasted energy.

if they ain't for you, move on.

the constant need to critique others is staggering

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't masturbate at work ... Therefore - professional

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"Now the question remains whether the status "professional" is linked to intelligence and and interesting personality...?

Unquestionably no. And I can't think of anything worse than sitting about naked discussing work all evening.

However I think it's nonsense to pretend that people don't tend to seek out company they're comfortable with and intelligence, education and career are all important - for those that find them important. And not so, for those that don't."
this maybe so, but the question is what makes you a professional? and the fact is, if you are paid for something that you do for a living,you are a professional in that field surely.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Someone who is a member of a professional body which entitle them to add extra letters after their name. Don't know what that would be for Prostitutes ? Bjo, DovP, SaMa maybe

Just googled it as there actually is one! : ECP (english collective of Prostitutes), not quite an awarding body yet though

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Now the question remains whether the status "professional" is linked to intelligence and and interesting personality...?

Unquestionably no. And I can't think of anything worse than sitting about naked discussing work all evening.

However I think it's nonsense to pretend that people don't tend to seek out company they're comfortable with and intelligence, education and career are all important - for those that find them important. And not so, for those that don't. this maybe so, but the question is what makes you a professional? and the fact is, if you are paid for something that you do for a living,you are a professional in that field surely.

If you want to define it so, then yes. Though I disagree.

If you want the more generally accepted list it's as above.

There are no doubt several more definitions that people will throw in. Seems to me that the people who are most bothered, are those supposedly least interested.

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"Now the question remains whether the status "professional" is linked to intelligence and and interesting personality...?

Unquestionably no. And I can't think of anything worse than sitting about naked discussing work all evening.

However I think it's nonsense to pretend that people don't tend to seek out company they're comfortable with and intelligence, education and career are all important - for those that find them important. And not so, for those that don't. this maybe so, but the question is what makes you a professional? and the fact is, if you are paid for something that you do for a living,you are a professional in that field surely.

If you want to define it so, then yes. Though I disagree.

If you want the more generally accepted list it's as above.

There are no doubt several more definitions that people will throw in. Seems to me that the people who are most bothered, are those supposedly least interested."
I don't disagree with the list, its those figures in society generally are seen as professionals, doesnt mean its correct definition though.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Well you can carry a stick and call yourself a wizard. Doesn't mean others will agree.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

I can't see why anyone would be bothered. If people want to declare their status and if it helps them find what they're looking for good for them.

As for leaving 'social standing' at the door - I disagree."

If we were to put John was a multi award winning professional photographer / film maker with 2 film of the years under his belt & me a professional award winning porn star who has been given red carpet treatment in Hedo & Fun4Two & many UK clubs because of my job...how many would seriously want to meet us lol!

Most people tone down their personal skills not to sound to uppity, we are here to swing not do business with the people we meet so social standing goes out the window as its good friendship & naughty sex we are after.

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"Well you can carry a stick and call yourself a wizard. Doesn't mean others will agree."
lol i am a wizard a professional wizard and its a wand i use

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

I can't see why anyone would be bothered. If people want to declare their status and if it helps them find what they're looking for good for them.

As for leaving 'social standing' at the door - I disagree.

I don't see any difference between you blowing your own trumpets and others doing so, other than that perhaps one has a snob value that you personally dislike. If so ignore them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Well you can carry a stick and call yourself a wizard. Doesn't mean others will agree. lol i am a wizard a professional wizard and its a wand i use

Then you most certainly are

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"Well you can carry a stick and call yourself a wizard. Doesn't mean others will agree. lol i am a wizard a professional wizard and its a wand i use

Then you most certainly are

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lol

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

I can't see why anyone would be bothered. If people want to declare their status and if it helps them find what they're looking for good for them.

As for leaving 'social standing' at the door - I disagree.

I don't see any difference between you blowing your own trumpets and others doing so, other than that perhaps one has a snob value that you personally dislike. If so ignore them."

No we are simply showing loads of people would not put that they are Professionals, some people will overlook others who might even be of an higher social status due to their own snobbery & miss out on some nice people...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We don't put any reference to our careers, or our award winning cookery, membership of prestigious bodies, subscription to Kitchen Garden magazine.

But I don't have a chip on my shoulder for anybody that does choose to display such fine taste and achievements.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"We don't put any reference to our careers, or our award winning cookery, membership of prestigious bodies, subscription to Kitchen Garden magazine.

But I don't have a chip on my shoulder for anybody that does choose to display such fine taste and achievements."

We are here to meet nice people regardless of profession or status & we agree with you Professional statue whatever it might be is not welcomed by the status quo but is tolerated.

We put what we did to show how vulgar it sounds & to show how it puts off most people.

Its a swinging site which sadly as been put into social divisions.

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By *phroditeWoman over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

I quite agree with you that in swinging and in social activities that include swinging it really should not matter what somebody does for a living and if they qualify as "professional" or not.

I am more likely to be compatible with somebody who is intelligent and has an open outlook on life (degree holder, professional or not) than with a TV watching couch potato.

Now the question remains whether the status "professional" is linked to intelligence and and interesting personality...?

im a tv watching couch potato and we would get on great love you aphro

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Ace

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By *igSuki81Man over a year ago

Retirement Village

I haven't read all the thread & i'm sorry to be picky but i like the OP's post that started this off -

"... I work for one of the big for professional services aka accounting firms as a Management consultant... "

Did you mean "big FOUR"

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

"Hmmmm not sure. Do you wear Y fronts?

And those braces for socks ?

Sock suspenders? They're brilliant.

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"I haven't read all the thread & i'm sorry to be picky but i like the OP's post that started this off -

... I work for one of the big for professional services aka accounting firms as a Management consultant...

Did you mean "big FOUR"

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need say no more

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By *phroditeWoman over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

Its a swinging site which sadly as been put into social divisions."
Agreed but then this is also true for other clubs and associations... they have an initial purpose, a common ground for people to gather for a shared interest but inevitably other influences (including social status) guide people's choices of whom they befriend and with whom they socialise beyond the club. It is human nature

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Its anyone who earns money through their profession, some while get above their station & say different but that's it in a nutshell."

No it's not.

People often make the mistake between a recognised profession and doing a job professionally.

A bin man takes pride and does his job professionally and gets paid but he is not in a profession.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I just posted a new thread in swingers chat probably in wrong place but I just thought it might be fun to see who does what

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By *phroditeWoman over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

To be even more blunt - no Jeremy Kyle types."
Do you mean the people on the show or Jeremy Kyle himself? Just curious.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

This topic amuses me particularly how pedantic the anti professional brigade get.

I have yet to see a profile who insist they only meet people with a jag on the drive, be a doctor or be in the highest tax bracket. If people don't ask such questions then why do so many of you get so pedantic about professionals only?

It's pretty obvious that people who put 'professionals only' are politely saying they don't want to meet chavs (rich or poor) and want people who behave in a socially acceptable and polite way. Therefore an unemployed musician, plumber or doctor could fit the professional tag if they behaved civilised.

To be even more blunt - no Jeremy Kyle types.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

To be even more blunt - no Jeremy Kyle types. Do you mean the people on the show or Jeremy Kyle himself? Just curious."

Both in our case but I was implying the audience in the general sense!

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

Its a swinging site which sadly as been put into social divisions. Agreed but then this is also true for other clubs and associations... they have an initial purpose, a common ground for people to gather for a shared interest but inevitably other influences (including social status) guide people's choices of whom they befriend and with whom they socialise beyond the club. It is human nature

You are not wrong in what you say but we can think of 3 regular parties & clubs which have shut because of people being cliquey.

Are we weird then for meeting all types of people regardless of social status, And we don't appreciate how meeting just "professional" person/s could elevate our lives even more...just kidding lol!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's pretty obvious that people who put 'professionals only' are politely saying they don't want to meet chavs (rich or poor) and want people who behave in a socially acceptable and polite way. Therefore an unemployed musician, plumber or doctor could fit the professional tag if they behaved civilised.

To be even more blunt - no Jeremy Kyle types."

That would be closer to my understanding of the use of the term on here.

I'd also add that even at naked clubs there are moments where social divisions can be very stark.

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By *phroditeWoman over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

You are not wrong in what you say but we can think of 3 regular parties & clubs which have shut because of people being cliquey.

Are we weird then for meeting all types of people regardless of social status, And we don't appreciate how meeting just "professional" person/s could elevate our lives even more...just kidding lol!"
I dont think you are weird at all. We all make choices regarding what we want from the scene... and for some people it is about sex with others, no more no less. For others it is about socialising and even friendship. There is no right or wrong in what you choose and I would not criticise anybody for their choices... I would simply choose whether I would want to meet them or not.

PS I personally like a real ecclectic mix of people as it makes life more interesting and colourful.

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By *phroditeWoman over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

I'd also add that even at naked clubs there are moments where social divisions can be very stark."
Absolutely agreewith you - as social differences transcend clothes and status symbols.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I can see your professional arse.

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"I work for one of the big for professional services aka accounting firms as a Management consultant. I have a degree but no post graduate qualification. I wear a suit but no tie to work. Am I in a profession?"

Now you've done it!

Only barebackers get derided more on these forums. The inverted snobs loathe professionals.

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves. "

...oh isn't that the truth!

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

You are not wrong in what you say but we can think of 3 regular parties & clubs which have shut because of people being cliquey.

Are we weird then for meeting all types of people regardless of social status, And we don't appreciate how meeting just "professional" person/s could elevate our lives even more...just kidding lol!I dont think you are weird at all. We all make choices regarding what we want from the scene... and for some people it is about sex with others, no more no less. For others it is about socialising and even friendship. There is no right or wrong in what you choose and I would not criticise anybody for their choices... I would simply choose whether I would want to meet them or not.

PS I personally like a real ecclectic mix of people as it makes life more interesting and colourful.

We go for friendship over the sex any day & have friends ranging from so called council chavs to government ministers, last year among our fun we enjoyed a black tie do in Surrey as much as having a bag of chips & a cuppa in Southend...its the company that's stimulating not the job title.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

...oh isn't that the truth!"

It's the same for people who who are not professional, god forbid if you live on a council estate lol!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I had to go check my own profile and see if I use the 'professional' word. I do. Sorry!

I am in a profession (one of those listed earlier in this thread) and I suppose I want people to know this. I'm not exactly sure why....

However, I must say it's made little difference to who I've played with over the years. Have ended up in well-to-do suburbs and edge of town council estates. Both places have offered up lovely people and fun times.

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By *am123Man over a year ago

essex chelmsford

"I had to go check my own profile and see if I use the 'professional' word. I do. Sorry!

I am in a profession (one of those listed earlier in this thread) and I suppose I want people to know this. I'm not exactly sure why....

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the word professional and "i have a decent sized cock"!! shouldn't really be seen in the same paragraph don't go together in many ways

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By *iewMan over a year ago
Forum Mod

Angus & Findhorn

In all the years I have been here I have never seen any comments slagging off people who live in a council house.

Never.

Albeit, I may have missed them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Inverted snobbery is quite common on FAB, as can be demonstrated time and time again every time this subject matter is discussed.

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"Does profession make any difference anyway? we have swinging friends ranging from people on benefits to others that are multi millionaires, all have been lovely people where money, status, title have made no difference.

Its a confidence thing that makes people aim towards a certain criteria. "

I was here to meet people for sex. Whether they played rugby, were soldiers, drove a Ferrari, spent ten hours in the gym every day wasn't of importance to me, but that's how some people choose to sell themselves to meet like minded people.

If someone puts "professional" on their profile who am I to rib them for doing so. If I see "gym bunny" I take a bite out of my Mr Kipling and move onto the next one as they're obviously so not looking for me.

People can use it as a filter instead of always having digs at how others choose to attract playmates.

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"the use of the word usually causes a huge huff and puff from people, a lot of wasted energy.

if they ain't for you, move on.

the constant need to critique others is staggering

Lots with inferiority complexes that's why.

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"We don't put any reference to our careers, or our award winning cookery, membership of prestigious bodies, subscription to Kitchen Garden magazine.

But I don't have a chip on my shoulder for anybody that does choose to display such fine taste and achievements."

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"the use of the word usually causes a huge huff and puff from people, a lot of wasted energy.

if they ain't for you, move on.

the constant need to critique others is staggering

Lots with inferiority complexes that's why."

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"In all the years I have been here I have never seen any comments slagging off people who live in a council house.

Never.

Albeit, I may have missed them.

http://www.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/166563

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Inverted snobbery is quite common on FAB, as can be demonstrated time and time again every time this subject matter is discussed.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"the use of the word usually causes a huge huff and puff from people, a lot of wasted energy.

if they ain't for you, move on.

the constant need to critique others is staggering

Lots with inferiority complexes that's why.

We did notice this lol!

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

...oh isn't that the truth!

It's the same for people who who are not professional, god forbid if you live on a council estate lol!

Up until recently I was both a professional and lived on a council estate.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"In all the years I have been here I have never seen any comments slagging off people who live in a council house.

Never.

Albeit, I may have missed them.

I think we've been around for about the same time and I've not seen one either!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

One does not need to be a professional in order to be up one's own arse!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

I want to shag them not marry them. As long as they have money to get to my house thats all I'm bothered about

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By *ois_peterCouple over a year ago

Solihull

I don't understand what/why people add it to profiles, is it a case of 'oohh look at what we do/have'

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I'm not a professional...I've hardly any qualifications...I've worked my socks off to get where I am today...and I've lived on a council estate

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

...oh isn't that the truth!

It's the same for people who who are not professional, god forbid if you live on a council estate lol!

Up until recently I was both a professional and lived on a council estate. "

We are still professionals who live on a council estate, suppose that's why we find snobbery or inverted snobbery as low as each other.

We meet anyone despite their social standing unlike some others who use barriers for a safety net due to lack of social skills.

Pretty it up all you want no one finds snobbery attractive...as you guys must have found out.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

...oh isn't that the truth!

It's the same for people who who are not professional, god forbid if you live on a council estate lol!

Up until recently I was both a professional and lived on a council estate.

We are still professionals who live on a council estate, suppose that's why we find snobbery or inverted snobbery as low as each other.

We meet anyone despite their social standing unlike some others who use barriers for a safety net due to lack of social skills.

Pretty it up all you want no one finds snobbery attractive...as you guys must have found out. "

If you are professionals are you not concerned at being struck off if your other work is brought to notice?

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

...oh isn't that the truth!

It's the same for people who who are not professional, god forbid if you live on a council estate lol!

Up until recently I was both a professional and lived on a council estate.

We are still professionals who live on a council estate, suppose that's why we find snobbery or inverted snobbery as low as each other.

We meet anyone despite their social standing unlike some others who use barriers for a safety net due to lack of social skills.

Pretty it up all you want no one finds snobbery attractive...as you guys must have found out. "

I don't think people use it as a barrier for a safety net due to lack of social skills. I think that is an unfair judgement.

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By *athylacyTV/TS over a year ago

Maidstone

I would love to work for the 'oldest profession'...

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

...oh isn't that the truth!

It's the same for people who who are not professional, god forbid if you live on a council estate lol!

Up until recently I was both a professional and lived on a council estate.

We are still professionals who live on a council estate, suppose that's why we find snobbery or inverted snobbery as low as each other.

We meet anyone despite their social standing unlike some others who use barriers for a safety net due to lack of social skills.

Pretty it up all you want no one finds snobbery attractive...as you guys must have found out.

If you are professionals are you not concerned at being struck off if your other work is brought to notice?"

No the council knows we work from home & have a studio in the back garden. they had to check it for health & safety.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

...oh isn't that the truth!

It's the same for people who who are not professional, god forbid if you live on a council estate lol!

Up until recently I was both a professional and lived on a council estate.

We are still professionals who live on a council estate, suppose that's why we find snobbery or inverted snobbery as low as each other.

We meet anyone despite their social standing unlike some others who use barriers for a safety net due to lack of social skills.

Pretty it up all you want no one finds snobbery attractive...as you guys must have found out.

I don't think people use it as a barrier for a safety net due to lack of social skills. I think that is an unfair judgement. "

Yes sorry that was unfair, but some on this thread are so up themselves.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I haven't noticed any comment that I'd consider 'up themselves'. Depends on your own outlook I guess.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"I haven't noticed any comment that I'd consider 'up themselves'. Depends on your own outlook I guess."

True...we can see some people will have a hard job on here looking for that perfect meet, we wish them all the best despite their insecurities.

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By *inttea OP Man over a year ago

Bristol

"I haven't read all the thread & i'm sorry to be picky but i like the OP's post that started this off -

... I work for one of the big for professional services aka accounting firms as a Management consultant...

Did you mean "big FOUR"

Lol - I think that about sums it up

. I'd love to say that typo was ironic but am too honest

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Professional shaggers who know how to tease and please with very good sense of humour, yes please.

Suits not required.

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"God forbid anyone who claims to be a professional on here. They'll be strung up for being too up themselves.

...oh isn't that the truth!

It's the same for people who who are not professional, god forbid if you live on a council estate lol!

Up until recently I was both a professional and lived on a council estate.

We are still professionals who live on a council estate, suppose that's why we find snobbery or inverted snobbery as low as each other.

We meet anyone despite their social standing unlike some others who use barriers for a safety net due to lack of social skills.

Pretty it up all you want no one finds snobbery attractive...as you guys must have found out.

I don't think people use it as a barrier for a safety net due to lack of social skills. I think that is an unfair judgement.

Yes sorry that was unfair, but some on this thread are so up themselves."

I have briefly looked through the thread and didn't spot this. What post/s were you referring to?

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By *illwill69uMan over a year ago

moston

Teachers

2 questions:

1/ When did Teachers become professionals?

2/ What is their professional body?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Teachers

2 questions:

1/ When did Teachers become professionals?

2/ What is their professional body?"

1. No idea

2. It was the GTC until recently.

Why? Does it bother you?

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Teachers

2 questions:

1/ When did Teachers become professionals?

2/ What is their professional body?"

Teachers became professionals when they had to do a post graduate qualification - so for several decades at least.

Their professional body us the GTC as has been said.

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By *appyfuckerMan over a year ago

in a happy place north wales coast

think some ppl think its getting paid for doing somthing lol

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By *illwill69uMan over a year ago

moston

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Academics

Accountants

Actuaries

Architects

Clergymen

Dentists

Economists

Engineers

Language professionals

Lawyers

Nurses

Pharmacists

Physicians

Physiotherapists

Psychologists

Scientists

Social workers

Statisticians

Surgeons

Surveyors

Teachers

Urban Planners

Apparently. Although seem to have missed the oldest profession on earth...

Wahayyy im a Professional

Do i get a Shag now ?

Gary

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I love this question. Most people don't actually want to know the answer and won't accept it anyway.

The upshot on here is it means "I am not unemployed".

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By *illwill69uMan over a year ago

moston

Teachers

2 questions:

1/ When did Teachers become professionals?

2/ What is their professional body?

Teachers became professionals when they had to do a post graduate qualification - so for several decades at least.

Their professional body us the GTC as has been said. "

4 subsidiary questions:

1/ When did having a post graduate qualification make you a professional? (I was always under the impression that the definition of a professional was that you had to be a member of an independent professional body, such as the RCN, RCP, RCS or the RICS to work in the profession.)

2/ When did the General Teaching Council stop being a government regulatory body and become an independent professional body?

3/ And why are teachers represented by Trade Unions if they are professionals? (Professionals are represented by their professional bodies?)

4/ Why do teachers continually claim to be professionals when clearly they are not? (A big hint being they are represented by trade unions.)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why the need to point out what a person does for a living...does it make them feel more of a person than their fellow people?

Sometimes it seems rude & is said in a way to make others think that are not good enough.

This is a swinging site where you leave the social standing politics at the door...we are all the same naked.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Someone that springs through a window on a rope

Nette

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thats the Milktray man innit ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Academics

Accountants

Actuaries

Architects

Clergymen

Dentists

Economists

Engineers

Language professionals

Lawyers

Nurses

Pharmacists

Physicians

Physiotherapists

Psychologists

Scientists

Social workers

Statisticians

Surgeons

Surveyors

Teachers

Urban Planners

Apparently. Although seem to have missed the oldest profession on earth...

A profession is a job/field that requires formal, recognised and accredited qualifications in order to gain entry and operate legally in it. It requires more than a certificate from somone saying you are 'trained'. That's why there needs ti be a formal, nationally recognised body dishing out the qualifications. See the list above. The list is not exhaustive but most other roles would be classed as a 'trade', even if you are bloody good at it.

Teachers (state, at least) do require govt qualification (BEd or PGCE). Then it requires them to pass a year of supervision in the job before the Dept of Education grants Qualified Teacher status (QTS). Those that teach without it are referred (on paper at least) as 'non-professional' teachers. This is different from being sn 'unprofessional' teacher. The fact they have union protection is a misnomer. Don't get hung up on the name.

It is because these professions used to have status (1950s) that other jobs/trades aspired to be like them and so the meaning of the word morphed to imply anyone doing a thorough and good job. Nothing wrong with that.

The fact someone is paid to do a job is differentiated from 'amateur' using the word, but it is in a different context, and still refers to the fact that the person is expected to do a better job than an amateur- we're back to the aspirational thing. Footballers aren't true professionals as they don't need a qualification to practice, although they are a darn sight better than me!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Teachers

2 questions:

1/ When did Teachers become professionals?

2/ What is their professional body?

Teachers became professionals when they had to do a post graduate qualification - so for several decades at least.

Their professional body us the GTC as has been said.

4 subsidiary questions:

2/ When did the General Teaching Council stop being a government regulatory body and become an independent professional body?

3/ And why are teachers represented by Trade Unions if they are professionals? (Professionals are represented by their professional bodies?)

4/ Why do teachers continually claim to be professionals when clearly they are not? (A big hint being they are represented by trade unions.)"

It is precisely because the govt itself (dept of education) WAS the regulatory body, and as such subject to a lack of independence that a union had to be formed. The govt did't like the unions so invented the GTC. This was a failure. The govt was controlling the GTC so it was not as independent as the BMC. It was fairly toothless, it could not create policy or implement changes. All it could really do was sack teachers. It was a puppet organisation, a front. The BMC has a lot more say over doctors' practices and regulations. If doctors had michael gove calling the shots (as an ex-jounalist he's as qualified to do that as he is to run teaching) they would form a union pretty sharpish!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

4 subsidiary questions:

Almost correct.

You do have to be a 'member'. How do you do that? By getting qualified. They won't let you in without the qualification. So the qually isn't the ticket to being a professional but it opens an otherwise locked door.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

everyone on fab is a professional!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A professional works for payment

An amateur works for the love of the work

Why hide behind a job

We never ask or tell about work

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

Does it ever help?"

Only if your'e a professional fucker

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

A qualified professional is someone who has completed a professional degree in one or more profession. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform the role of that profession. In addition, most professionals are subject to strict codes of conduct enshrining rigorous ethical and moral obligations. Professional standards of practice and ethics for a particular field are typically agreed upon and maintained through widely recognized professional associations."

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By *illwill69uMan over a year ago

moston

Teachers

2 questions:

1/ When did Teachers become professionals?

2/ What is their professional body?

Teachers became professionals when they had to do a post graduate qualification - so for several decades at least.

Their professional body us the GTC as has been said.

4 subsidiary questions:

2/ When did the General Teaching Council stop being a government regulatory body and become an independent professional body?

3/ And why are teachers represented by Trade Unions if they are professionals? (Professionals are represented by their professional bodies?)

4/ Why do teachers continually claim to be professionals when clearly they are not? (A big hint being they are represented by trade unions.)

Just a minor correction, the BMC is not a professional body it is the regulating body of the medical professions. The Professional bodies are the Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Physicians etc. Regulating bodies and professional bodies are not the same things although some professional bodies are also regulating bodies.

One other point is I cant think of a single professional body that does not have a royal charter.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

So does a person say they are a Freemasons or Buffalo on their profile to gain even more brownie points...where does this madness end?

We are all the same even if some think their shit don't stink, at the end of the day who really cares to be honest & does it truly make that much difference.

We meet anyone despite qualifications & secret hand shakes, how many on here would side step a mere mortal for a professional because they have a qualification & the other does not.

Put plainly it does sound crazy doesn't lol!

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

I think people are free to put what they like on their profiles if they want to use certain criteria to filter those they feel more comfortable meeting. Their profile, their business.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"A qualified professional is someone who has completed a professional degree in one or more profession. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform the role of that profession. In addition, most professionals are subject to strict codes of conduct enshrining rigorous ethical and moral obligations. Professional standards of practice and ethics for a particular field are typically agreed upon and maintained through widely recognized professional associations.""

So a non professional does not have morals, codes of conduct, ethics...what planet are you on to believe this, because someone as had a better advantage in life & some not it doesn't give them a better moral integrity above others.

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

No where does it say that others have no morals. And it is not about better advantages in life. I came from a very poor working class background. I was a single parent surviving on minimum wage. I worked very hard to get my degree. I am the only member of my family to go to university. Does that make me better than them? Not in my mind or theirs. None of us have ever had a problem with it. It was simply a means to an end. To go into my chosen employment I needed particular qualifications so I went and got them. Some people beyond the family were quite confrontational about it and treated me very differently afterwards. Some even said I had 'got above my station'. They felt I had somehow betrayed my class. I never understood that attitude.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I fail to see where the big hang up is ?

If someone described themselves as clean, do we take umbrage at this and accuse them of thinking their cleanliness is better than others ?

Let everyone describe themselves as how they wish to, and you as individuals form an opinion should you meet them.

I do find it disconcerting though, the amount of ill feeling there is towards people who by luck, effort or others misfortune, are doing well in life. Best of luck to you if you're doing well in life. There's no point in being bitter towards people when they've simply achieved what you want ?

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

" I fail to see where the big hang up is ?

If someone described themselves as clean, do we take umbrage at this and accuse them of thinking their cleanliness is better than others ?

Let everyone describe themselves as how they wish to, and you as individuals form an opinion should you meet them.

We have never once knocked professional people only tried to understand why some of them think they are different or have different ethics, lots of people we know have done equally well in life qualifications or not.

Its not about who is best educated or has letters after their name but common decency & moral integrity that makes the person.

And even though we have been "lucky in life" as you describe we are still down to earth people, and even though we might have achieved a lot in life there as never been bitterness either way as we address everyone as equals.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have never once knocked professional people"

...unless they have the temerity to display their status or state their preference for meeting similar!

Why does it bother you so much? I've never ever found it to be offensive in any way.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"We have never once knocked professional people

...unless they have the temerity to display their status or state their preference for meeting similar!

Why does it bother you so much? I've never ever found it to be offensive in any way."

It just seems a needless thing to have to state on a profile but if it makes them feel special then so be it.

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By *punkloverCouple over a year ago

hatfield

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

luv it ! lol

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

luv it ! lol"

Like William and Harry?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have never once knocked professional people

...unless they have the temerity to display their status or state their preference for meeting similar!

Why does it bother you so much? I've never ever found it to be offensive in any way.

It just seems a needless thing to have to state on a profile but if it makes them feel special then so be it."

Perhaps they're trying to portray an attractive image to like minded people? Just like a job cv, it may attract like minded people ? They may well write it thinking its what others will find attractive as opposed to it being advertised as a status.

Ultimately its down to how we portray it and personal choice. I'd find it more attractive than a profile with graphic representations of what they want. You pays your money and takes your choice. What others do or write isn't anyone else's business if noones being harmed or genuinely offended.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

It's usually possible to tell from someone's profile or their contributions to the forums (fora?) whether a member is a 'professional' in any generally accepted sense of the word.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's usually possible to tell from someone's profile or their contributions to the forums (fora?) whether a member is a 'professional' in any generally accepted sense of the word."

You can certainly tell when they're highly unlikely to be.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's usually possible to tell from someone's profile or their contributions to the forums (fora?) whether a member is a 'professional' in any generally accepted sense of the word.

You can certainly tell when they're highly unlikely to be."

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"It's usually possible to tell from someone's profile or their contributions to the forums (fora?) whether a member is a 'professional' in any generally accepted sense of the word.

You can certainly tell when they're highly unlikely to be."

Is it really that important to be one or be thought of as one, this thread is getting more humorous as it goes on lol!

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By *Ryan-Man over a year ago

In Your Bush

"It's usually possible to tell from someone's profile or their contributions to the forums (fora?) whether a member is a 'professional' in any generally accepted sense of the word."

What a load of tosh

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

"It's usually possible to tell from someone's profile or their contributions to the forums (fora?) whether a member is a 'professional' in any generally accepted sense of the word.

You can certainly tell when they're highly unlikely to be.

Is it really that important to be one or be thought of as one, this thread is getting more humorous as it goes on lol! "

There are clearly some Fabsters who, in the absence of anything else, are determined to 'big' themselves up in any way possible.

You're right about the humour though. Some of it worthy of the 'up their own arse' thread.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I am not sure if we have professional on our profile or not. But why do other people care so much? We ARE professionals, so why should we have to hide the fact? There seems to be a lot of inverted snobbery here at times.

People state lots of information on their profiles, why take issue with this?

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"It's usually possible to tell from someone's profile or their contributions to the forums (fora?) whether a member is a 'professional' in any generally accepted sense of the word.

What a load of tosh"

These are professionals so they must be right...

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By *iewMan over a year ago
Forum Mod

Angus & Findhorn

"the use of the word usually causes a huge huff and puff from people, a lot of wasted energy.

if they ain't for you, move on.

the constant need to critique others is staggering

24 hours on, no change from me

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Amazing how similar to the school playground this seems.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm a Pro and Proud

Gary

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

There is no problem being a professional who even stating it on your profile, some think because they are they can only meet other professionals equal the their mantle because the rest are not good enough.

As if being one makes you any more intelligent & moralist than one that is not then it becomes offensive, we have lots of professional friends so any reading this will know we have no problem with it but to say you won't meet other non professionals is downright snobbery...is it not.

The more you guys dig yourself a bigger hole the more your true colours are shown, and to have the audacity to say you can tell pro/non pro people by posts only shows the warped mentality of some.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

About eighty quid an hour usually

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think technically, based on some posts above, I'm a professional, although I haven't written it on my profile.

Its a little unfair to assume some of those who have are classing themselves as anything? Its just words and there's an element of bitchy semantics creeping in here.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Amazing how similar to the school playground this seems."

We do agree but as anyone can see from the start of this thread we wasn't the ones with chips on ours shoulders & throwing the first insults, we are just trying to show how wrong you guys are in attitude...not all the professionals on the site but the so called ones on this thread trying to make themselves look big & not succeeding.

Lesson to learn guys before you start an argument in future at least have the brains to get your point across lol!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't agree it's possible to ascertain what somebody does by what or how they write. But I do think a reasonable judgement can be made as to what somebody would be highly unlikely to do.

More weird is my ability to smell bullshit transmitted via binary. That really is warped.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Amazing how similar to the school playground this seems.

Lesson to learn guys before you start an argument in future at least have the brains to get your point across lol!

psst - check the fourth comment...those guys sound a little resentful..

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By *tirling DarkCouple over a year ago

Stirling

"This topic amuses me particularly how pedantic the anti professional brigade get.

To be even more blunt - no Jeremy Kyle types."

Hit the nail on the head.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Amazing how similar to the school playground this seems.

Lesson to learn guys before you start an argument in future at least have the brains to get your point across lol!

You were the first person on the thread to have a "dig" about people being up themselves, until that point people were having a civil discussion.

You obviously have issues with how people chose to describe themselves, and are very vocal about it, that is fine - but does suggest double standards when you complain about others giving a _iew that you take as a slur on you.

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

".............

The more you guys dig yourself a bigger hole the more your true colours are shown, and to have the audacity to say you can tell pro/non pro people by posts only shows the warped mentality of some. "

It's not foolproof (nothing is!) but it's a pretty good guide.

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By *taffs_hotwifeCouple over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

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This.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Amazing how similar to the school playground this seems.

Lesson to learn guys before you start an argument in future at least have the brains to get your point across lol!

You were the first person on the thread to have a "dig" about people being up themselves, until that point people were having a civil discussion.

No if you read the post i said

" anyone who earns money through their profession, some while get above their station & say different but that's it in a nutshell."

We did not insult anyone & if anyone does think they are better then they are very pedantic in their attitude.

If you look at other threads on the subject the same forum trolls sabotage those also, at no time did i insult any person.

It was the people who think they are above their station & better than anyone else who have spoke out, if they believe they are not above their station then no harm done as it was not aimed at them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Academics

Accountants

Actuaries

Architects

Clergymen

Dentists

Economists

Engineers

Language professionals

Lawyers

Nurses

Pharmacists

Physicians

Physiotherapists

Psychologists

Scientists

Social workers

Statisticians

Surgeons

Surveyors

Teachers

Urban Planners

Apparently. Although seem to have missed the oldest profession on earth...

Wahayyy im a Professional

Do i get a Shag now ?

Gary"

yeah off nette if your a good boy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A professional is someone trying to get a shag and hoping that title will help!

Perhaps I should raise my ambitions and rename myself, Baroness Tina Titz, lady of Booby Manor.

I decided not to go for Dame, that is so last (panto) season

Tina Von Titz, has a certain ring to it.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

We are professionals ourselves but don't think it a select club or we are any better, people twisting a thread into an argument is nothing usual on here.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Amazing how similar to the school playground this seems.

Lesson to learn guys before you start an argument in future at least have the brains to get your point across lol!

You were the first person on the thread to have a "dig" about people being up themselves, until that point people were having a civil discussion.

No if you read the post i said

" anyone who earns money through their profession, some while get above their station & say different but that's it in a nutshell."

We did not insult anyone & if anyone does think they are better then they are very pedantic in their attitude.

If you look at other threads on the subject the same forum trolls sabotage those also, at no time did i insult any person.

It was the people who think they are above their station & better than anyone else who have spoke out, if they believe they are not above their station then no harm done as it was not aimed at them.

There is a delightful irony to a post claiming not to have insulted anyone and in the same sentence accusing those that disagree as being trolls.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

So what do mean by this...that other non professionals are not on par with yourselves...this is what we are saying is wrong & not the fact someone is a professional.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I really don't understand why people get so het up about it. It's an adjective, we use it along with multiple other terms on our profile so people get an idea of what we are like. We don't use it to judge or exclude people.

Profile's should be self selecting, we pass plenty of profiles by as being not of interest to us and would hope that plenty do the same to us.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

Funny how daring to disagree with someone counts as trolling.

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Amazing how many mind readers there are on here. A lot of statements about how people must think of others based on a single word on a profile.

You don't like what's written on a profile? Block and move on. Simple.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Funny how daring to disagree with someone counts as trolling."

Look through threads guys & the same usual trolls/people cause arguments...true or false.

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

"Amazing how many mind readers there are on here. A lot of statements about how people must think of others based on a single word on a profile.

You don't like what's written on a profile? Block and move on. Simple. "

It's not about 'don't like'. They provide enormous entertainment value.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have never once knocked professional people

...unless they have the temerity to display their status or state their preference for meeting similar!

Why does it bother you so much? I've never ever found it to be offensive in any way.

It just seems a needless thing to have to state on a profile but if it makes them feel special then so be it."

i have been through this thread and i cannot understand what the issue is, people can display pretty much what they like on their profile it is their choice and if people choose to state that they prefer to meet professionals then so what.

do people take offence if someone asks for only black men or big women i woud hope not and yet someone dares to place professional on their profile and people take offence with them.

the life style is supposed to be non judgemental however as in life people gravitate towards people of their ilk that is just life.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Funny how daring to disagree with someone counts as trolling.

Look through threads guys & the same usual trolls/people cause arguments...true or false.

Disagreeing isn't causing arguments. Arguing isn't trolling.

But taking a thread off topic with a totally different topic could be described as trolling.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I really don't understand why people get so het up about it. It's an adjective, we use it along with multiple other terms on our profile so people get an idea of what we are like. We don't use it to judge or exclude people.

Profile's should be self selecting, we pass plenty of profiles by as being not of interest to us and would hope that plenty do the same to us."

bravo spot on.

And the interesting fact is that out of curiosity I've briefly looked at your profile before to see who's posting on the forums, and never even picked up on the use of the adjective.

Essentially if I'm not looking for words to be read in a negative context, I'm unlikely to do so. Take a profile in its whole context not just by the use of one or two words which may have been chosen badly in any case ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Funny how daring to disagree with someone counts as trolling.

Look through threads guys & the same usual trolls/people cause arguments...true or false.

Just because people share _iews that may lead to an argument doesn't mean they are trolls, just means they are offering a different point of _iew which others disagree with. Do I find them annoying, at times, but that's life.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Amazing how many mind readers there are on here. A lot of statements about how people must think of others based on a single word on a profile.

You don't like what's written on a profile? Block and move on. Simple.

It's not about 'don't like'. They provide enormous entertainment value."

Clearly from the strength of opinion on here there is a lot of 'don't like' going on.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Funny how daring to disagree with someone counts as trolling.

Look through threads guys & the same usual trolls/people cause arguments...true or false.

Yes but when sensible threads are sabotaged by the same faces every time lowering it to their standards its wrong.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Kim and John, I think you have a bit of an inferiority complex to be honest.

No one is putting down people for not being professional, the only people who are being put down are the ones who chose to use the word in their profiles.

Also, you posted a link to thread higher up, stating that it demonstrated how people on this forum looked down on those who live in council housing, yet I only picked up on ONE person who did this.

The only person who seems to have an issue with this is you.

You need to stop worrying about how you perceive that others _iew you, and either be happy with yourself and your situation in life, or if not happy then change it.

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

"Amazing how many mind readers there are on here. A lot of statements about how people must think of others based on a single word on a profile.

You don't like what's written on a profile? Block and move on. Simple.

It's not about 'don't like'. They provide enormous entertainment value.

Clearly from the strength of opinion on here there is a lot of 'don't like' going on. "

Agreed. I was expressing a personal opinion.

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

"Kim and John, I think you have a bit of an inferiority complex to be honest.

No one is putting down people for not being professional, the only people who are being put down are the ones who chose to use the word in their profiles.

Also, you posted a link to thread higher up, stating that it demonstrated how people on this forum looked down on those who live in council housing, yet I only picked up on ONE person who did this.

The only person who seems to have an issue with this is you.

You need to stop worrying about how you perceive that others _iew you, and either be happy with yourself and your situation in life, or if not happy then change it.

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Amazing how many mind readers there are on here. A lot of statements about how people must think of others based on a single word on a profile.

You don't like what's written on a profile? Block and move on. Simple.

It's not about 'don't like'. They provide enormous entertainment value.

Clearly from the strength of opinion on here there is a lot of 'don't like' going on.

Agreed. I was expressing a personal opinion."

When I used 'you' it was meant generally rather than directed at a single person.

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By *imjohnCouple over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Kim and John, I think you have a bit of an inferiority complex to be honest.

No one is putting down people for not being professional, the only people who are being put down are the ones who chose to use the word in their profiles.

Also, you posted a link to thread higher up, stating that it demonstrated how people on this forum looked down on those who live in council housing, yet I only picked up on ONE person who did this.

The only person who seems to have an issue with this is you.

You need to stop worrying about how you perceive that others _iew you, and either be happy with yourself and your situation in life, or if not happy then change it.

No we are happy with our life, our friends, we are professionals, we don't look down on council homes as we have one ourselves & if you look there is a link to trolls talking about "chavs".

If this thread upsets you stop reading it simples...you sound as pedantic as some of the others on here but we don't expect any different.

We find it amusing & still can't believe that some actually think they are better than others lol!

As for inferiority complex, no we got fetched into this row & are just defending ourselves.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Funny how daring to disagree with someone counts as trolling.

Look through threads guys & the same usual trolls/people cause arguments...true or false.

Yes but when sensible threads are sabotaged by the same faces every time lowering it to their standards its wrong. "

I think I must have been reading a parallel discussion. You made your _iew (repeatedly), I think all can be clear where you stand, including the 'trolls' that dare to disagree.

You've also dropped in a fair number of personal insults, none of which have been warranted. I think you maybe need to ask of yourself who it is you're really trying to convince? Because surely nobody here really cares?

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