{"id":3149,"date":"2015-07-21T17:12:47","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T17:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?3149"},"modified":"2015-07-21T17:12:47","modified_gmt":"2015-07-21T17:12:47","slug":"dating-for-professionals-the-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/dating-for-professionals-the-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Dating for professionals: The Ultimate guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you have got a busy work life, making the effort to go out and meet new singles can be a bit of a tall order.<\/p>\n

If you are working all the hours God sends, sometimes all you want to do is kick back and put your feet up. Of course, that is not a very great way to get out and meet like minded people.<\/p>\n

This is one reason why there has been an explosion in the popularity of internet dating sites in recent years.<\/p>\n

However, when you have forged a new career for yourself after years of working in the military, it is natural to want to spend time with people who have similar interests and skills.<\/p>\n

After all, your working patterns are likely to be very similar, you will probably have had common experiences, and therefore it is understandable to want someone with the same status and level of expertise as you.<\/p>\n

The career path you take can say a lot about a person and it is one of the many considerations that people factor in when choosing a partner.<\/p>\n

But what do you need to bear in mind when seeking for the perfect match?<\/p>\n

Choose the right dating agency<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have served in the armed forces, marines or RAF, then it is natural to want to spend time with someone who has also shown the same level of commitment and dedication to their country.<\/p>\n

This is where online dating agencies such as Forces Pen Pals can help. Forces Pen Pals is not like your average dating site. <\/p>\n

It is a top military dating agency, which supports those deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq and all over the world.<\/p>\n

Whether you are looking for friendship or romance with a fellow soldier, or you just want to reach out to those heroes who are currently serving in the army, Forces Pen Pals is your best bet.<\/p>\n

Broaden your network<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the main reasons some professionals find it hard to meet other like-minded people is because they do not make efforts to reach out to others.<\/p>\n

By broadening your social network, making time to get together with people that you do like, and making an effort to contact others with the same interests, you will significantly boost your chances of finding a potential match.<\/p>\n

Be proactive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people are proactive in their professional lives, but not always as proactive in their personal lives. <\/p>\n

You wouldn’t expect to build a career without approaching the jobs or businesses you are interested in, so how would you build your life life, by failing to approach a person who catches your eye, whether in person or online?<\/p>\n

If you never sign up to a dating agency, or go on dates, then you could be missing out on an opportunity to meet that special someone.<\/p>\n

Network<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course, most people do not go networking to try and get hooked up with a date. However, what networking does do is it gives you the opportunity to meet many other like-minded people with similar interests, tips, and advice.<\/p>\n

Not only is it great for your career, but it may also help to broaden your social circle and eventually lead to a chance meeting with that special someone, later on down the line.\"ADNFCR-2867-ID-801795008-ADNFCR\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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