If you’re a man in finance, we’re sorry to break it to you, but new research suggests your profession is no longer considered the sexiest. It’s been a good run, but now it seems singles are looking for someone in health care. According to a new survey, it’s now the most attractive field for potential partners.
The dating app The League polled 1,000 single men and 1,000 single women to uncover the hottest careers and which are the most dateable.
- Both men and women agree that people in health care make the best partners (29%).
- When it comes to specific jobs, 26% say doctors are the most attractive career for a partner.
- Careers in education come in second (23%), with nurses coming in a close third (22%).
- Nearly half (44%) of those surveyed would prefer someone with career ambition the same as theirs, while a third (34%) would like someone who’s even more ambitious than they are.
- Of course, salary matters too, and 39% say they’d like to be an equal “breadwinner” with their partner, but women are more likely to agree (45% compared to 33% of men).
- But money isn’t the only thing singles are thinking about in a potential partner’s career, 40% also want them to have a passion for what they’re doing and 34% want them to prioritize a work/life balance.
- More than half (56%) also want someone they date to have the same career values they do.
- On a first date, respondents mention their job within the first hour, but 18% bring it up within the first 30 minutes.
The Most Attractive Careers for a Potential Partner
- Healthcare (doctors, nurses, therapists, etc.) 29%
- Education (teachers, aids, tutors) 23%
- Emergency response (firefighters, EMTs, ER doctors and nurses, etc.) 19%
- Law (lawyers, police officers, etc.) 18%
- Business (marketing, sales, etc.) 18%
- Science (pharmacist, chemist, researcher, etc.) 17%
- Tech (data analysts, information technology, etc.) 17%
- Finance (investing, hedge fund managing, etc.) 16%
Source: Indy 100