[GordonGekko]

Originally Posted by Canofbier

Keep in mind that sites like Match aren't just used by people who "can't get any" under normal circumstances. A lot of people resort to online dating because they're too busy with work to go out looking, they aren't surrounded by a dateable peer group, or both.

You're in med school, right? It's much, much easier to find dates when everyone around you is around your age and they aren't your coworkers. I'm in consulting, which tends to attract a pretty young crowd, but I made the mistake of finding a girlfriend from within the company last year.

We didn't even work at the same client and never saw each other at work, but after our amicable (and mutual) breakup, it was still very touchy when going the company's city-wide events. She ended up dating another guy in the company, and they are very public with their relationship. That's embarrassing for me, and I find myself going to fewer of the events. It would be better for my career to not be in that position, so I consider the lesson learned.

Combined with a heavy/unpredictable work schedule, that means that I have very few venues for finding worthwhile women. I'm not using it now, but online dating is one of those remaining methods (and I'm ****ing 24 years old). Not a desirable scenario to be in, but a true one.

Shit, maybe I should figure out a graduate program to enroll in. I miss collegiate life!

There is a reason why a rule exists to not date anyone in your workplace ever. It always ends shittily for all parties involved. Pick off their hot friends, yes!