Recently during a grown-up conversation among men and women a universal truth surfaced. Men can date women who work at McDonald's but women can't date men who work there. Women need a man that makes more than they do. Hmmm...is this true? Fellas, ladies, please I need your input!
In My Opinion
I wouldn't say that I am a hugely successful career woman. However, I do have a career and I can support myself without any help from a man. I'm not sure what you would call that...independent maybe? My honey can make whateva, as long as he IS in fact working. Now there is a minimum here. I want him to make at least my salary or more. I'm a teacher, so I don't think that is too much to ask. I have dated guys who were blue collar workers. I actually like when a man is skilled at something, especially fixing cars or carpentry. I will always feel confident that he can either keep my car in good shape or make priceless additions to our love nest, ie. hardwood deck, tree house, etc. Hope this doesn't sound as selfish as it reads! Now, I know there are some Sistas out there who have higher expectations and I don't think there is anything wrong with that.
Mans' Opinion
There were several Fellas who stated that career women were hard to be with. Huh? Yeah, I had the same reaction. According to some guys they feel that if we are successful that they can't be with us. Why? I'm not sure. Something about us being picky and making them feel as though they couldn't measure up...literally. Well, I thought this was a very harsh statement. Why would a man have a problem with a woman who was successful in her career? The conversation then went on to say that men can date women who work at McDonald's but a woman cannot date a man who works there.
Could You Date a McDonald's Man
Now, I think the Fellas had a point with the McDonald's man thing. If I worked at McDonald's I would date a McDonald's manager. However, that's as far as I would go. I am a teacher therefore, I would date a man who owned a McDonald's. I don't think this is superficial of me, I just think that people should have some sort of expectation about finances.
1 Timothy 5:8 says, If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Obviously men are responsible for their families and how can a man be responsible if he doesn't make a decent salary? Whatever the woman decides is decent is up to her. Let's just say that for guys, ladies you better not make too much. What do you think?
