Hinge match asks for job referral; post on X leaves netizens surprised

Sumedha, who initially connected with the individual on Hinge, was surprised when the conversation took an unexpected turn. Instead of the typical exchange of pleasantries or discussions about shared interests, her match boldly asked for a job referral.

A boy reached out on Hinge to ask for a referral and I’m just wondering if it is the job market that is bad or it is the dating market that is worse.

— Sumedha Uppal (@SumedhaUppal) January 4, 2024

The peculiar request has sparked conversations among netizens about the boundaries within online dating platforms and the etiquette surrounding such interactions. Some users found the incident amusing, considering it a bold move to combine romantic pursuits with professional aspirations. Others expressed concern about how bad the current job market has become that individuals are resorting to dating apps!

As lines between personal and professional spheres blur in unexpected ways, the post has garnered over 2.5 lakh views and 100 comments.

Lmfao.. the dating scene in India truly sounds on another level.. I thought states was bad.

— Gutter Chef 👨‍🍳💭🚀🤪🥷 (@surajchopra) January 4, 2024

One of the comments said, “I love how this has become a hi – I’m looking for a job. hi – I’m hiring thread.” Another netizen commented, “Lmfao.. the dating scene in India truly sounds on another level.. I thought states was bad.”

A third added, “for good or bad, we sure are hustling creatively!” A fourth said, “I made LinkedIn connections from Bumble, a new personal low.”