FabSwingers.com forum: What makes one a professional?

By *panishRebel OP Man
over a year ago

Alicante Spain, and Cork City Ireland

Some people put in their fab headings or bio etc "Professional" Couple or Man or Woman.

I notice that some take offence at that (personally it doesn't bother me much). But I am intrigued by what different fabbers understand by it.

One outlook could be as summarised:-

A professional is someone who belongs to a specific profession, works in a paid occupation rather than as a pastime, and meets the education and training standards required for their role. This includes individuals in fields like law, surveying, and skilled trades, as well as sports professionals such as boxers and athletes who compete as their primary occupation.

However as we all know, each group, couple or individual may have their own understanding, and therefore, their own reason for mentioning Prosional as part of their bio.

I am asking why do you mention it and if you get offended or not, why?

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
over a year ago

Newry

Doesn't bother me at all if people have it in their profile

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

Well generally I read it as an individual that works and has a busy work life balance so sets the bar in relation to arranging meets etc. It also gives an indication of someone who isn't a slacker.

However, there are more and more 'professionals' in the industry appearing on here looking for business which is a shame as it ruins the sense of a like-minded community that we have on here.

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By *iscuits8Man
over a year ago

Dublin / Meath / Birmingham

Bleh. People can use it if they like. It doesn't make me any less interested as a potential Fab meet-uper whether they're working, not working, or what they work at.

I'm probably a "professional" by the definition above (as in, working in a skilled field I have a degree in) but it's not a word I've ever used or would feel the need to ever use. I'd never really discuss my qualifications/professional life unless it's brought up.

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By *4thfloorTV/TS
over a year ago

Dublin / Sligo

If I see it on someone's profile (either here or on dating apps) I take it to mean they won't meet anyone working class.

I'm sure my betters will be along to tell me my experience is wrong, that I have a chip on my shoulder, etc.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

It's those who don't use their job to get a shag.

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

"Some people put in their fab headings or bio etc "Professional" Couple or Man or Woman.

I notice that some take offence at that (personally it doesn't bother me much). But I am intrigued by what different fabbers understand by it.

One outlook could be as summarised:-

However as we all know, each group, couple or individual may have their own understanding, and therefore, their own reason for mentioning Prosional as part of their bio.

I am asking why do you mention it and if you get offended or not, why?

To me , anyone that gets paid is a professional, simple as.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

I think it means that they don't fuck outside their own social class

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

If someone identifies as a professional that’s their choice and that’s okay.

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By *adger BrocMan
over a year ago

North Cork

A professional is someone who earns their living from doing something in which they have a soecific expertise or formal qualification.

I have difficulty in seeing what connection there could be between being a professional and being involved in the swing lifestyle.

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By *adrarfjordr VoyeurMan
over a year ago

Waterford

I believe Medicine and the Law were considered to be the only professions. Anything else was a job. These days it's a lot more vague probably something you need a degree to do

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

It means they are homeowners and don't get dirty when they go to work.

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

I have to say I get "snobby' vibes when I see it. We all work, we are all important. I really don't see why anyone would put it on their profile.

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

The last time this thread appeared , I gave a different answer. As I will the next time.

They are hired Assassins, they kill people for money.

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By *agneyandhutchCouple
over a year ago

lucan

"A professional is someone who earns their living from doing something in which they have a soecific expertise or formal qualification.

I have difficulty in seeing what connection there could be between being a professional and being involved in the swing lifestyle.

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Totally agree. I don't understand the point of stating that in a profile. Sort of makes me snigger. Then there's the next level; guys who include a stethoscope in their profile picture. Fecking tools!

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

I only ever took it as meaning works a 40hr week or more, only meets at weekends and doesn't have much time for unnecessary chit-chat and on-line frivolity.

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

I get sometimes messages like that, so I asked to show me a diploma for it 😁

To me life is a just one long lesson you learn something everyday so I can’t say I’m professional

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By *ocal studMan
over a year ago

northern ireland

Does it not mean they do nothing but swing for a living

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

"I only ever took it as meaning works a 40hr week or more, only meets at weekends and doesn't have much time for unnecessary chit-chat and on-line frivolity.

Yeah exactly this - that's how I take it as well. Don't think ppl mean to be egotistical by using it or anything. Maybe ppl who take it that way may feel somewhat inferior in themselves or something

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By *amson4DelilahCouple
over a year ago

ballina

To me it means an office worker with soft hands & probably unable to pin me against a wall 🫣 give me someone who has a physical job anyway 🫣

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

"I only ever took it as meaning works a 40hr week or more, only meets at weekends and doesn't have much time for unnecessary chit-chat and on-line frivolity.

A 40 hour week with weekends off is pretty much the majority of workers. That makes almost everyone professional. Most choose not to put it on profile.

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By *4thfloorTV/TS
over a year ago

Dublin / Sligo

"Maybe ppl who take it that way may feel somewhat inferior in themselves or something "

Called it!

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

It’s white collar jobs,(management/ finance/medicine/tech etc) not blue collar (tradies etc).

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

"I only ever took it as meaning works a 40hr week or more, only meets at weekends and doesn't have much time for unnecessary chit-chat and on-line frivolity.

Yeah exactly this - that's how I take it as well. Don't think ppl mean to be egotistical by using it or anything. Maybe ppl who take it that way may feel somewhat inferior in themselves or something "

I'm surprised about the conjecture surrounding an innocuous word. Does the word professional really hold that much weight and worse still, seen as something to avoid when looking at a profile?

What I really mean is, just how many figures are they earning? 🤑😂

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By *eordie.Woman
over a year ago

The Sticks

Notions

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By *_05Man
over a year ago

D11

I would have always just assumed that it was to make clear they have a busy life with a job that takes up a lot of their time so they cannot meet at the drop of a hat and need to plan in advance

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By *iscuits8Man
over a year ago

Dublin / Meath / Birmingham

"I only ever took it as meaning works a 40hr week or more, only meets at weekends and doesn't have much time for unnecessary chit-chat and on-line frivolity.

Yeah exactly this - that's how I take it as well. Don't think ppl mean to be egotistical by using it or anything. Maybe ppl who take it that way may feel somewhat inferior in themselves or something

I'm surprised about the conjecture surrounding an innocuous word. Does the word professional really hold that much weight and worse still, seen as something to avoid when looking at a profile?

What I really mean is, just how many figures are they earning? 🤑😂 "

5 figures... that's right, this high achiever is earning somewhere between €10,000 and €99,999 baby

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

"What I really mean is, just how many figures are they earning? 🤑😂

5 figures... that's right, this high achiever is earning somewhere between €10,000 and €99,999 baby

And you're worth every cent baby! 😎🤪

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
over a year ago

Portstewart

We had something similar happen to us the other day. We prefer if possible to have socials during school hours as we only get one night free and they said they could meet during the day due to being professionals. The reason we are able to meet during the day is because I have ms and hubby is my primary carer some days I've very little problems and some days I can't even get out of bed and I bed hubby would be more professional than those claiming to be lol he looks after me and the kids as well as dealing with his own health issues and he never complains about any of it and he still makes time to try and be active on here and arrange socials and meets for us as usually my brain fog means sometimes I can't even remember the day never mind anything else.

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By *ourtJesterMan
over a year ago

carlow

If I see it on a profile I would generally see it as them saying 9 - 5 Mon to fri job with 40 odd hours a week. I suppose it's a way of them saying when they would be most available.

In work I would regard it as someone who's qualified to be part of a specialised association usually with letters before or after their name due to qualifications or experience.

On here I would also see it as them suggesting that due to that association, they favour discretion over being open about the lifestyle.

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

Fuck it , it means so many things, I'm putting it on my profile

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By *herest KhanMan
over a year ago

The Jungle

I generally think it means something like solicitors, doctors, accountants etc that have "clients" who might take their business elsewhere or be judged by their own employers for being in the lifestyle.

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By *otass and scorpioCouple
over a year ago

limerick cork tipperary clare waterford

Professional feckin knobheads "oh look at the big educated head on me " the world would stop without me kinda ppl , covid showed us that essential workers are the backbone of society

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
over a year ago

Newry

"Professional feckin knobheads "oh look at the big educated head on me " the world would stop without me kinda ppl , covid showed us that essential workers are the backbone of society "

I'm fairly sure that included those who may be considered professionals

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By *otass and scorpioCouple
over a year ago

limerick cork tipperary clare waterford

"Professional feckin knobheads "oh look at the big educated head on me " the world would stop without me kinda ppl , covid showed us that essential workers are the backbone of society

I'm fairly sure that included those who may be considered professionals

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wouldn't know anything about it , I get dirty for a living

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By *affa31Woman
over a year ago

Galway

You don’t have to be “professional” to be a knobhead 🤷🏻‍♀️

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By *otass and scorpioCouple
over a year ago

limerick cork tipperary clare waterford

"You don’t have to be “professional” to be a knobhead 🤷🏻‍♀️"
nope but there are professional knobheads

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
over a year ago

Newry

"You don’t have to be “professional” to be a knobhead 🤷🏻‍♀️"

These threads tend to support that

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By *otass and scorpioCouple
over a year ago

limerick cork tipperary clare waterford

"You don’t have to be “professional” to be a knobhead 🤷🏻‍♀️

These threads tend to support that

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are you insinuating that I'm a professional knobhead??? How very dare you , i have 3 more years of training before I get that all revered "professional" tag 😆 lol

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By *ob746Man
over a year ago

Bangor

As a professional myself, I believe people state it on here as they work in an institutional profession that can fire them for anything that institution deem to bring their institution into disrepute.

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By *evin86Man
over a year ago

South Dublin

"Professional feckin knobheads "oh look at the big educated head on me " the world would stop without me kinda ppl , covid showed us that essential workers are the backbone of society "

100% this

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By *panishRebel OP Man
over a year ago

Alicante Spain, and Cork City Ireland

Looking through the comments is interesting. From "I don't care" to "they are knob heads” to ”I am professional and don't want my face seen” etc

While I know variations on the post have appeared previously, there seems to be know settled understanding of it. This leads to misunderstandings.

I think it would be good if one uses the phrase to explain what one means and if o e reads it, not to take offence assuming the worst.

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