Tradie?

June 16 2023

Why is the occupation 'tradie' used as a selling point on male profiles?
I don't get it.

Your thoughts?

Comments

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  • 491ktj

    5 months ago

    Skilled with our hands and used to hard work!

  • Opalrose

    5 months ago

    Agreed. Most likely won’t turn up on time, under estimates his abilities, takes too long to get the job done, ends up telling you it’s probably a two man job, and in the end you feel like you’ve been somehow ripped off.

  • oil_beef_hooked

    5 months ago

    Guys appealing to the fantasy many women have I suspect. Although I’m sure the women who have a tradie fantasy, if you ask them to describe what a tradie looks like they would describe a chippy.
    I think that the perceived income may have some influence for some women ( not generalising)

    Like most fantasies the reality isn’t as exciting, long hours/ away from home/ working weekends. And if like me your trade involves getting covered in dirt,diesel, grease and oil, well 🤷‍♂️.
    Usmechanics aren’t as romanticised 😄

  • Sawadee

    5 months ago


    Tradies have been glamourised as buffed and manly in advertising , and the rest just jump on board.. 😁

  • Supernova

    5 months ago

    Because women (particularly younger ones) absolutely froth tradies.

    Try looking at womens dating profiles on a variety of different apps, many of them specifically ask for tradie men so seems no surprise many would put that on there.

    I also saw one of those “street talk interview” vids asking young women what the “hottest job is for a guy”

    Literally 90% of them said tradie.

    So there’s your answer 🤷‍♂️

  • Ourmalibu

    5 months ago

    It’s a very Aussie thing to say…’Tradies get the Ladies’!
    Whether that is true or not 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • oil_beef_hooked

    5 months ago

    @Opalrose 😄

  • ElectricDreamers

    5 months ago

    I (Mrs) have been known to dip in and out of finding the stereotype of a hot tradie very attractive.

  • Flirty2020

    5 months ago

    Because the unions have pushed the price of tradies up and said tradies now have inflated egos (and salaries) and as a result most feel that they are gods gift to womankind. Only in Australia !

  • Ex007

    5 months ago

    I just love manly men who like getting dirty and sweaty whether it be on weekends or through the week. 🤫🤭 don't tell anyone.

  • Lovinglifenow202

    5 months ago

    A man that works with his hands is very sexy. The tradies get the ladies

  • oil_beef_hooked

    5 months ago

    @Flirty2020 The gift of cracked hands and dirty fingernails even after scrubbing

  • Obi1kenietzsche

    5 months ago

    @Opalrose 😂😂

  • thepieguy

    5 months ago

    @Flirty2020 You do realise since 2007 Kevin and Gillard the unions became almost powerless. The increase in price is purely based on skill shortage. No different than any other industry be that blue collar or white.

  • campagnecouple

    5 months ago

    Match ‘tradie’ to ‘professional’
    Same same

  • Sawadee

    5 months ago

    @Supernova
    You wouldnt be a tradie talking yourself up by any chance ' now would ya ? lol

  • Somensafun

    5 months ago

    Is hairdressing a trade.... just saying!

  • Rachypants

    5 months ago

    @campagnecouple What’s with everyone being so professional here?? It’s like everyone on rhp aspires to be Rob the Dentist… that guy was so important his face couldn’t be shown on TV! I wonder what ever happened to him..
    I’ve had wine sorry people
    I think I’m funny
    I like electricians … like they just got that swagger… and while I’m oversharing.. it’s a very bad idea to bonk your handyman… in case you are thinking about it and I can confirm boots, a Ute and a lot of swagger are never a good reason to bonk a dude …. Now stuff in my apartment is falling apart but I can’t get it fixed because they want to call the handyman…😳😳😳
    On that note I’m taking my happy satisfied self to bed
    x

  • Mrs_Deep_Love

    5 months ago

    @Supernova Wow, so surprised that is the case.

  • Mrs_Deep_Love

    5 months ago

    @Flirty2020 This!!!!

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