Dating When Jobless

In the past, many dating experts would advise to put dating on hold when you are jobless. However with the enormous number of people unemployed right now, it’s just not reasonable to think that everyone without a job shouldn’t date. If you are currently not working, you can still go out — but be smart about it.

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Freelance
In between jobs, earn a little cash by freelancing or consulting. It will not only help you keep your skills fresh, it will also help your self-esteem — at least you are doing something. And then when she asks the dreaded question, “What do you do?”, you can reply, “I’m a consultant” without lying.

Income Question
When filling out your online dating profile (or any social networking profile), don’t answer the income demographic question. It will seem like you are just being private…when in fact, you are just avoiding typing “zero”.

Date Cheap
Be a frugal dater. That doesn’t mean you have to ask her to pick up the check on every date — it just means you should plan dates that don’t cost a lot of cash. A picnic at the park or a stroll on the beach will seem romantic to her, and cheap dates allow you to enjoy yourself without blowing your budget.

Be Honest
Though you don’t have to go on and on about your job woes on the first date, if you are going to try to pursue a relationship with a woman, be honest. After the second or third date, let her know that you aren’t working right now. Assure her that you are actively looking. You don’t want her to think you are lazy and she should understand. After all, everyone is feeling the economic crisis these days.