Is Not Being in IT Really a Dealbreaker for Marriage?

Alright, this might sound dumb and borderline ridiculous, but when I was looking for a bride, one thing I kept running into was, “Oh, you’re not in IT?”

For context—I have a degree, took over my father’s business, work maybe 30 hours a week, and earn enough to comfortably afford a luxury car. Yet, I’ve been rejected just for not being in IT. One girl even said, “IT has its perks,” and I’m sitting here wondering… what perks exactly? What is it that IT guys can afford or do that I can’t?

Most people I asked only told me the bad stuff—job uncertainty, terrible work-life balance, office politics, and a boss who thinks he owns your soul. So, can someone please enlighten me? Because at this point, I feel like I missed out on some secret IT VIP club!