Does anyone else have a difficult schedule like me?

Question

I work in retail and tend to work every weekend and evenings. I have a lot of free time in the days and a couple evenings off a week. I find it difficult to date as everyone wants to meet on saturdays and sundays, which I rarely have off. I am off a couple evenings a week and could meet then but it seems none of the guys I talk to want to meet during the week and the only guys available during the day are married. I have my saturday mornngs free but it is difficult to have a date that early and I don't have time to come all the way home on the bus and then go out again to work. I could meet someone and then go on to work from there but I am required to wear an ugly uniform and I can't change when I get to the store and I do not want to wear a uniform on a date as I like to dress up a little. It seems like I am the only one who has this problem according to the guys I meet, they can't belileve I work every weekend.

I can't just get a different job as retail is about all I am qualified for. Just trying to find out how to have more dating and social time. Can't go out alone on my nights off either, live in a high crime area where it isn't safe to be out walking or taking the bus at night.

Answer 1

I used to work in retail also so my schedule would change from week to week as well as having to work most nights and weekends. I can understand your dilemma but you are also exposed to a lot of different guys in your line of work and surely it should not be to hard to find someone that has a strange schedule like yours. I don't think too many guys would be overly worried about what you were wearing knowing that you had to go to work later in the day. I would also steer away from the married guys because that will only lead to more heartache for you.

Answer 2

Yes, my schedule is way busy. Here are some suggestions how to meet more people.

Get involved in the social groups that are involved in activities you support and enjoy. This will give you opportunities to meet in person and visit with people who have similar interests. There are many things you can tell about a person's body language and non-verbal cues in person that are difficult to do online.

Try an online dating service like eHarmony that uses comprehensive personality and interest comparison. They can match you to people in your locaton also.

When you go to social or work activities, schedule extra time so you can be early or stay late, allowing you time to socialize with others.

Let your friends now you are looking. See if they can invite you to parties with their other single friends.

Answer 3

i would try meeting someone online. you can really get to know someone...when you find someone interesting you two can meet somewhere safe and you should be able to meet on a night that won't conflict with ur schedule. good luck!