I'm working 60 hours a week soon, is it possible to date someone? I'm worried they will want to meet up constantly?

Question

I miss dating but I start working 60hours soon. Would it be possible to date? Or should I hold off for awhile? I won't have time to do dates...

Gurdy2816 · Accepted Answer

Girl nooooo. Unfortunately, we live in a world where productivity is valued over the basic human need of love and acceptance. In my educated opinion, your relationships come first. Always. It goes for men, women, and all other human beings, that the love and relationships you have in your life are the biggest influencers in overall life satisfaction. If you want to live a life of happiness you need to make time for relationships. Wether that be romantic or platonic.

White_Widow · Accepted Answer

You can make some time. It takes two to tango.

If the person you're dating can't deal with you working 60 hours a week, it's not the person you want to be dating. Just don't forget it does ask some effort from your side too.

WindAtMyBack · Accepted Answer

60 hours a week isn't too bad. You should have time to date. But will you have the energy?

It also makes a difference how many days a week that is. Like five twelve hour days still gives you a weekend. Six ten hour days makes it more difficult.

I've worked as much as 110 hour weeks before, plus a fairly long commute. There is no way to date when working that many hours. Heck, it doesn't even leave enough time to sleep.

ShadezMcgee · Accepted Answer

Possible depending on the following factors.

1.) Shift hours you both work (you and potential date).

2.) Are you focused on your career or do you legitimately want to date?

3.) If you can't spare the time to meet someone, don't waste the man's time by making dates and not being able to meet up because of work. Pick either your career or the man in question. You won't be able to do both of what you say here is true.

hahahmm · Answer

So in other words, you're going to live your life like a dude would but you expect dudes to find that attractive. Good luck with that.

And if by chance you met a hard working dude... what the hell would you even provide him? You'll probably need 5 hours/week just to complain about your day job. Nobody has time for that.

lickmypink216 · Answer

If you are up front about how much you can chat and meet up there shouldn't be an issue. You might not be able to see people as much as you like but i personally think its sexy that a man works and stays busy. Dont worry you'll find a way that works. Just be honest

Kori1236 · Answer

My sister for her last 2 weeks put in 110 hours. She’s an independent contractor so she sets her own hours. But she doesn’t get OT or anything like that. Anyway she still has time to go on dates with her husband and still has time to plan a social life. She has every weekend off in October

Smoothing · Answer

I have done that before and I can categorically say that, all you will want to do is get some rest on your days off. You will have to push your self really hard to go on dates.

Do you already have a boyfriend, or not? If you do, you can focus on dates where you don't have to necessarily go out and once you have holidays, you can go out more. That way you are not missing anything. Then again it would depend on the kind of people you are.

Fireguy17 · Answer

That's only 12 hours a day, so it leaves plenty of time.
Weekends, holidays, after work.
I've done 96 hour shifts and right back after 24 off for another 48, and still had time.
I used to work construction/heavy equipment out of town, 80 to 100 hrs a week, Saturdays and still found time to date and get laid.
just treat dating as anoer job and you will do fine.
You might even meet someone at work.

Imsmurter1 · Answer

Who's making you work that much? Isn't there a rule against that or something? In general I would say no although there are always exceptions. You said you get off at 8 will you have the energy to romantically interview someone after that? To me it seems unlikely sorry if that's not what you want to hear...

DubiousIntentions · Answer

If you are working 60 hours a week, I have no clue where you will find the energy to date someone. You need your sleep, and sleeping with someone does not count.

Part2603 · Answer

Here's the truth. Nobody wants to "date" you. As long as you skip to the good stuff it should be fine.

jshm2 · Answer

60 hours a week? WTF. You'll barely get enough time to shower and eat , let alone try meet anyone.

TacticalLizard · Answer

That’s too much hours how much are they paying you?
If they’re paying over 20 bucks an hour then 60 hours is worth it but that sounds illegal they shouldn’t be able to over work you and underpay you at same time

qwert1234 · Answer

As you said "I won't have time to do dates..." So, no, it will not be possible as you said, you have no time to date.

exitseven · Answer

Try it and see where it goes. I dated someone who worked nights and sometimes weekends. It was challenging but we made it work for awhile anyway

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Who cares if they want to meet up constantly? You’re at work. Don’t be afraid to set boundaries with people.

Dazed0N0Confused · Answer

My boyfriend works near 60hrs a week, but he's a first shifter. He's home by 5:15pm most days.

Anonymous · Answer

60 hours a week. You'll be lucky to have any me time let alone time to date

BJP21 · Answer

Its called a Break for a reason, text her or call her... My lunch is at_______. Or Vise Versa bring her a Starbucks or lunch.

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

Depending on when you and the other person works and what each other have going on in your lives it is possible to make it work

Iron_Man · Answer

You can pull it off talk on the phone in between and text and set up a time to meet on the weekend

Quidthonian · Answer

It is possible to fit them around your schedule. Alternatively, you could date them "online" when you don't have time.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

60 hours? Doing what? I have never, ever, met a woman who, by choice, worked these kind of hours.

Fuentes · Answer

Lol 60 hours just get laid on. your days off

alance99 · Answer

Money and career is more important so put the dating thing aside for sometime

Anonymous · Answer

Wow I'm the same doing nowadays and 24/7. I think I won't be able to find my dream girl. Maybe online can work for me but still I'm single with no time 😐

watercolor_lions · Answer

Why are you working 60hours a week?

dustybiker · Answer

Busy people make it work.

Anonymous · Answer

It can be done.

Guardian45 · Answer

You want Love, then you HAVE to MAKE TIME for it!

MiseriaCantareAFI · Answer

What do you do, that's 60 hours a week?

nickaboy · Answer

A busy woman isn't attractive

Alasad · Answer

Some guys don’t want to meet up constantly.

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