BEST
Teachers. Teachers win big because they're patient, have a sense of humor, and have summers off so they can clean the house and stuff. -- Erin
Pizza guy: Knows how to make pizza, smells like pizza, and evening hours mean I don't have to share the TV at night. -- Laura
Small-time drug dealer: They're sweet and they always have tons of snacks, video game consoles and friends with entertaining nicknames. I like to tell my dad I'm dating an "entrepreneur." -- Julieanne
Media guy: They're creative but not the d-bag kind of artiste creative. And they usually make pretty good money -- a.k.a have real beds. -- Emily 
Non-Spandex-wearing bike messenger: They smell like sweat and the post office. They can fix things. They know where all the cheap happy hours are. They have hot friends who are equally sweaty/athletic/alcoholic. -- JulieClick here for the WORST professions to date
WORST
Drummer: Dating a drummer is like dating a guy with four other d-bag boyfriends -- his bandmates. That said, I often find them ridiculously attractive and stuff. Whoops. -- Julie
Anything with "banker" in the title. I prefer the douchebaggery of a drummer to the tooliness of a banker any day. And bankers aren't allowed to have beards. -- Erin
Media guy: No secrets! Your life is fodder for their stories. "Hey, I love that article you wrote about your screwy alcoholic girlfriend for Nerve ... WAIT A MINUTE!" -- Julieanne 
Bartender: They get hit on constantly, and they don't get off work until 4 a.m. Plus, I just always have the niggling feeling they might give me herpes. -- Emily 
Firefighters: They get free sex from everyone they meet and use 9/11 to justify alcoholism/committmentphobia/crying like a big fat baby. What are the best (and worst) professions you've dated? Tell us in the comments!
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Friday 25 September
By Rayna
I think dating someone in the Military should be on the worst list.
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Monday 28 September
By Vanessa
Welcome home sex is more fantastic than you will ever know.
Friday 02 October
By Keri
Amen! I married into it. I wouldn't give up my husband, but I wish I had known what I was getting into.
Friday 02 October
By rn21201
NO SHIT!
Thursday 08 October
By Rayna
Um...trust me I DO know what welcome home sex is like. I'm speaking from experience. I still stand by my comment. I've known some amazing guys in the military, however, the lifestyle is a bit much at times.
Friday 25 September
By Elle
Add producer to the worst section. Trust me, you don't really get more douche-baggy than producer.
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Monday 28 September
By samma
id like to widen the drummer post to musician in general, struggling especially. agree with the bandmates point, would like to add that while they are passionate and you may get a song written about you, the music always comes first. most usually have to work the bar/music scene, and networking and flirting comes with the territory. and you may get a song written about you (did i mention that?), which, after you break up, you will have to hear on local college radio stations for the next few months.
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Sunday 27 September
By sidunj
Pilots!! They are the worst!! I know, I am a flight attendant!!
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Monday 28 September
By Fats
Any job that hires nerds. Those nerdy men are very very freaky. :)
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Monday 28 September
By T
I agree about the firefighther thing....and other uniforms as well. A uniform is usually a power trip for a guy which equals cockiness, always being right, dominance and commitment phophia as well. I would say...run dont walk!
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Wednesday 07 October
By Heather
My future husband is a testament to the contrary. Why (SOME) firefighters are the best men to date...
1. Taking care of others requires compassion. Loads of compassion. They can be the most caring men you've ever met.
2. They have 2 out of 3 days off. Plenty of time to fix stuff around the house, and pick up after the kids while you're at work. Not to mention major savings on daycare and pointless visits to the ER.
3. That body!
4. When they come home in that uniform... Yum!
5. He learns to cook at work . You better believe he brings those skills home.
6. Pride. I can't describe the feeling that races through you when you hear that siren. Something only a firefighter's girl can understand.
7. He has skills you can't even imagine. Chances are, your man is far more talented than you think.
8. It's a lifestyle, not a "job." Yes, it can be really hard sometimes. But you have an extended family that is ALWAYS there when you need them.
But I will say, there are plenty of firefighters out there who do it for the "bragging rights", power or simply just to get laid.
Wednesday 30 September
By gypsi
Add truckers to the worst list. It's really hard to trust someone who carries their bed everywhere they go.
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Sunday 04 October
By jim
Where would YOU sleep if you were on the road for days at a time trying to make a living for your family?
Wednesday 30 September
By Anonymous
(chuckles) I knew some small time drug dealers, one of them ended up beating their girlfriend near to death, but hey if you say they make great boyfriends. This has got to be the worst list I've ever seen, I knew AOL's standards were falling but this is ridiculous.
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Thursday 01 October
By Brad
What about banker and a musician? Well, I'm a laid-off banker who has a BBA in finance and finishing up my MBA, and I've been playing guitar for 7 years. Some bankers are definitely douchebags, but I'd challenge anyone to find a douchebag-free profession. Even junior residential loan officers can rake in six-figures easy. Commercial loan officers make more and I know how much women love money.
I think any Human Resources job should be on there. They have no spine (won't send you an email to tell you if you're being considered), rude (call us to see if you got the job), and blatant hypocrisy. Media guys? Read "Confessions of an Ad Man" by David Ogilvy. Marketers and advertisers make a living through manipulation of the general public. Good idea, date a guy who's a master manipulator. Small-time drug dealers, haha. They buy from big-time drug dealers and big-timers usually have at least a 9mm in their waistband. Do the words "prison" or "morgue" mean anything? This list is incredibly assinine and myopic. Women who date based on an arbitrary rule, have fun with your cats. Why didn't I see "Fast Food Employee" on this list? Minimum wage is below poverty level, yet somehow a profession where a guy can make six or even seven-figures is on there instead. Bah.
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Saturday 03 October
By Helen
I like you.
Sunday 04 October
By Robi
Not every female cares about money, I was military for 21 years made my own thank you, went into harms way. Dodged bullets, chased drug runners and general bad guys. Lived through stuff you civilians will never quite get, and that's ok. Dated pilots, guys on ships, served on both myself. I know military guys I wouldn't date, but would trust with my life..I was in the Coast Guard.
Friday 09 October
By Michele
The only part of this comment that I was offended about was the mention of women's love of money. Not all women are concerned with wealth or superficiality. But, I can understand that you were defensive about the attack on your chosen profession.
Tuesday 13 October
By C.A.
Your post pretty much encapsulates why you made the list. Touting your money and trying to sound smart. You definitely sound defensive.
Saturday 31 October
By Brad's Dad
I admit your mother and I attended too many keg stands when she was pregnant with you, and on many occasions she got so S*%$#faced she lost her balance and crashed.
We regret this.