“They don’t know how to dance, they don’t know how to dress, they don’t even know how to talk”, say McDermott’s daughters who went to school with engineers.
So Mr. Jim McDermott, chief human capital officer of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission decided he’d do something about it.
”When we’re hiring, we say, ‘Is there a significant other in the picture?’ If there’s no significant other, I tell them, ‘We can help.’ ” McDermott is said to have told a crowd of human resources officials at the November 17th, 2009 HCMF Conference in Arlington, Va.
“Nuclear engineers may know how to split atoms, they’re not quite so adept on the dating front”, McDermott said. While the stereotyping (don’t know how to dance, dress, or talk) bit makes me a little uncomfortable, I think Mr. McDermott has a very valid point.
Instead of making “nerdy” guys meet the dating standards and expectations of pop culture in order to compete for dates with the “smooth talking air-heads”, this lets nerds be themselves and do what they do best.
I happen to think that there will be millions of women who’ll be thrilled to be introduced to nerdy intellectual guys who can derive an equation correctly or work out the flight dynamics of an airplane, provide a good living for a spouse and also do magic in the bedroom without having to pretend to be a social butterfly.
Of course, there are successful or even very intelligent men who are not considered nerds or geeks and there are women who are not necessarily looking for a spouse who can provide a good living, but hey, the more opportunities for love and happiness, I say, go for it!
Like McDermott or hate him, this here gives a whole new meaning to job satisfaction!
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I totally dig the stereotypical “nerdy” look with glasses on. I think it’s sexy.
I’m attracted to nerds that are shy. The problem is that they don’t know how to break the ice and approach women. I hope that changes in the future.
I’m a shy nerd who does not pay much attention to how I dress most of the time but yet I’ve had my fair share of smoking hot women. To be honest I have no idea what they see in me other than that I’m very into computers and slightly athletic, and I have a job that pays well
It’s the WHOLE package, Tony. The whole package…
I know guys like who you describe yourself to be that have loads of confidence. They don’t necessarily invest too much into what others think/say but believe in themselves in a non-narcissistic way. Own your nerdy self with pride!
I’m not sure if helping nerds find mates as part of HR portfolio will in any way change the nerd image of socially challenged “unsexy” individuals. This seems to me like the kind of thing that was mentioned in passing and as usual blown out of proportion by the media.
I do however, like your take on the subject. I read many of your articles and think you are in the right profession. One of the very best imho.
You may have a point about this being something blown out of proportion. I still think it’s a brilliant idea especially considering how already messed up the dating process is. Both the nerd and the people who love them know before hand what they’re signing up for. Any help sorting out the chuff from the corn goes a long way.
Who cares what stereotype image ignorant shallow people have of nerds?! Stereotypes benefit those that create them. It’s what nerds think of themselves that’s most important.
I think I’m in the right profession too… I love and enjoy what I do. “One of the very best”, hmmmm?!?!… I’ll let people like you blow my horn for me. Thanks, I appreciate every word.
I think nerds in general have a harder time in the dating world because of the nerd stereotype. They’ll appreciate any help they can get I’m sure.
My boyfriend is a tech savvy nerd, comfortable lifestyle, normal social life and great sex. I am his first significant relationship. No man has ever treated me so good
There are dating sites that cater specifically to geeks and nerds, so why not play matchmaker?
Nerds are mostly highly educated. Intellect and depth does it every time.
Interesting comment. You inspired my next post. Thanks!!!