A Nigerian engineer who claims to earn a six-figure salary has ignited a fierce online debate after publicly listing six specific occupations held by women that he would never consider dating.
The Controversial List of 'Red Flag' Occupations
The engineer, who goes by the TikTok handle @kenetheengineer, shared his dating deal-breakers in a post that quickly went viral. He provided specific reasons for each profession he placed on his 'no-date' list, which was published on December 18, 2025.
His list, numbered from one to six, included:
- Bottle Girl/Bartender: He listed this first, with a casual "lol" appended.
- Nurses: He claimed nurses are "extremely desensitized" and have a "high infidelity" rate.
- Hair Stylists: His reason was that he "can't stand" the idea of his girlfriend playing with male customers' hair.
- Flight Attendants: He cited having flight attendant friends who told him they have boyfriends in different states.
- Entertainment/Music Industry: He pointed to "temptation" and "status-driven access" as the core issues.
- Military: He listed "deployments" and "distance" as the primary concerns.
Furious Backlash, Especially From Nurses
The post triggered immediate and passionate reactions, with many women, particularly nurses, coming to the defense of the professions mentioned.
Autumn Rose questioned the nurse "hate," praising nurses as caring, loving, smart individuals who go above and beyond. Britt Britt expressed being "sick of the FALSE NARRATIVE" that paints nurses as cheaters, calling it sickening. Another user, nurseshima1, humorously countered the claim, stating nurses are too busy working, sleeping, and drinking coffee to stay alive to engage in infidelity.
The most detailed clapback came from NP DOLL, a Nurse Practitioner, who fired back with "6 REASONS NOT TO DATE AN ENGINEER." Her list humorously critiqued engineers for being workaholics, over-analytical, too data-driven, and excessively detail-oriented, concluding with a firm "WE GOOD SIR!!!!"
Broader Criticism of the Engineer's Mindset
Other commentators focused on the flawed logic of judging individuals solely by their profession. User nikkicemone_ succinctly noted, "If somebody’s gonna cheat I don’t think the job title will stop them." Another user, ilmmaxing, warned that centering one's dating life on the fear of being cheated on could speak that negative outcome into existence.
Not all comments were critical of the listed professions. Dr. Damion V. Bolton shared a contrasting view, expressing love for nurses and teachers for being nurturing and caring, while stating he avoids attorneys and physicians due to their busy schedules.
The viral discussion highlights ongoing debates about stereotypes, profession-based prejudice, and the complexities of modern dating criteria in Nigeria and beyond.
