Steve is gearing up to tie the knot in Married At First Sight season 14, but fans are already hesitant to embrace the soon-to-be groom because of his complicated employment status. One of the first things newlyweds look for in their assigned spouses is someone financially dependable, and Steve's confusing career position has viewers unsure of the husband's potential to lead a successful marriage. From his employment history to rumors that he isn't working at all, here's why Married At First Sight fans are perplexed by Steve's career path.
Steve earned the nickname of "Mr. Free Spirit" in the Married At First Sight season 14 premiere, in which the relationship experts explained why they believe Steve is a perfect match for his prospective wife, Noi. While at a meal with his family, viewers understood why Steve would be a great fit for Noi. First off, both Steve and Noi have struggled to find the right person and are determined to finally settle down. Additionally, Steve shared that his large family means everything to him and he wants to get married so he can have children of his own. Steve's ambitious family-oriented goals fall in line with Noi's marital aspirations. Lastly, Steve's adventurous attitude makes him the exciting partner Noi requested experts corral for her.
Unfortunately, Steve's get-together with his family members also demonstrated the main reason why his marriage with Noi in Married At First Sight season 14 could be a train wreck. Steve shared that before he signed up for an arranged marriage, he was working in software sales at a large company. Regrettably, Steve was fired from the corporation during a mass lay-off that took place in late November 2020. Instead of searching for another job right away, Steve opted to migrate south for the winter and live in his car. While this is true to the free spirit Noi is looking for, Steve's family and Married At First Sight fans aren't sure that his unemployed status will appeal to his impending wife. Steve assured his family that he's a freelance worker and is preparing to continue his career, but viewers remained puzzled by the 38-year-old's current career goals.
In an effort to add clarity and not indicate that Steve's out of work entirely in Married At First Sight season 14, a Reddit user asked, "Why not just say 'I'm a former sales engineer at a large software company and now I'm a self-employed tech consultant?'" If Steve's working under his own conditions while in between jobs, fans think he could've presented his situation in a manner that wouldn't make him seem less attractive to a partner. Some viewers think that Steve explained his employment status poorly because he hasn't been focused on his career lately. A fan assessed, "The freelance part is a stretch. [Steve] seemed like he genuinely considered himself unemployed." Although viewers agree Steve's chances of embarking on a long-lasting marriage are stronger if he had a job, others think the experts prefer Steve's unemployed status to ensure drama in season 14.
Steve has all of the qualities Noi's looking for in a husband, but the Married At First Sight cast member's complicated employment situation makes him a controversial candidate for assigned marriage. While some viewers think Steve could've presented his freelance status in a more flattering manner, others think the husband should've found a job before applying for the dating show. Steve can only hope Noi is open to his convoluted career circumstance in Married At First Sight season 14.
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